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Macbeth ShakespeareQuestions and Answers
Act 1
Scene 1
1. What atmospheric conditions are described at the beginning of the scene, and how might
these conditions contribute to the overall mood?
2. What is the significance of the witches’ repeated question about when they will meet
again?
3. How does the second witch’s line "When the hurlyburly's done, / When the battle's lost
and won" create a sense of ambiguity or paradox?
4. What does the third witch mean by saying the meeting will be "ere the set of sun"?
5. What role does the mention of "heath" play in the scene, and why is it important for the
meeting with Macbeth?
6. How do the witches’ names, Graymalkin and Paddock, contribute to the supernatural and
eerie atmosphere of the scene?
7. What thematic concept is highlighted by the witches’ final chant, "Fair is foul, and foul
is fair: / Hover through the fog and filthy air"?
8. How does this opening scene establish the tone and foreshadow the events of the play?
Scene 2
1. How does Duncan describe the sergeant when he first encounters him?
2. What comparison does the sergeant use to describe the state of the battle?
3. What significant action did Macbeth take in the battle according to the sergeant?
4. How does Duncan react to the news of Macbeth's bravery?
5. What additional threat does the sergeant describe after the initial victory?
6. How does Duncan inquire about Macbeth and Banquo's response to the renewed threat?
7. What news does Ross bring to Duncan, and how does it affect the thane of Cawdor?
8. What is the final decision made by Duncan regarding the thane of Cawdor's title?
Scene 3
1. What did the First Witch do to the sailor’s wife in the scene?
2. How did the First Witch plan to travel to Aleppo?
3. What will happen to the sailor according to the First Witch’s spell?
4. What is the Third Witch’s reaction when Macbeth arrives?
5. What prophecy do the witches give to Macbeth?
6. How does Banquo react to the witches’ predictions?
7. What news do Ross and Angus bring to Macbeth?
8. How does Macbeth react to the news of becoming the Thane of Cawdor?
, Scene 4
1. What is Duncan inquiring about at the beginning of the scene?
2. How did the Cawdor Thane express his feelings before his death, according to Malcolm?
3. What does Duncan say about finding a person's true intentions?
4. How does Duncan express his gratitude towards Macbeth?
5. What honor does Duncan bestow upon Malcolm in this scene?
6. How does Macbeth plan to inform his wife of Duncan’s visit?
7. What is Macbeth’s reaction to Malcolm being named the Prince of Cumberland?
8. How does Duncan describe Banquo in his final speech of the scene
Scene 5
1. What news does Lady Macbeth receive in the letter she reads at the beginning of the
scene?
2. How does Lady Macbeth feel about Macbeth’s nature and his ability to achieve
greatness?
3. What does Lady Macbeth intend to do after learning that King Duncan is coming to their
castle?
4. How does Lady Macbeth call upon the spirits to aid her in her ambitions?
5. What is Macbeth’s reaction to Lady Macbeth’s plans?
6. How does Lady Macbeth instruct Macbeth to behave towards Duncan when he arrives?
7. What does Lady Macbeth plan to do regarding Duncan’s visit?
8. What does Lady Macbeth say about the future in relation to Duncan’s visit?
Scene 6
1. How does Duncan describe the castle as he arrives?
2. What does Banquo say about the martlet and what does it signify?
3. How does Lady Macbeth express her gratitude for Duncan's visit?
4. What is Duncan's initial reaction to Lady Macbeth's hospitality?
5. Why does Duncan mention the thane of Cawdor in this scene?
6. How does Lady Macbeth assure Duncan of her service and hospitality?
7. What does Duncan ask Lady Macbeth about the thane of Cawdor?
8. How does Duncan end the scene with respect to his hosts?
Scene 7
1. What is Macbeth's primary concern in the opening lines of this scene?
2. How does Macbeth describe the consequences of committing the murder of King Duncan?
3. What reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to proceed with the murder?
4. How does Lady Macbeth challenge Macbeth’s resolve to go through with the murder?
5. What imagery does Lady Macbeth use to convey her determination and to convince
Macbeth to commit the murder?
, 6. How does Lady Macbeth plan to ensure that Duncan’s guards will not be able to stop the
murder?
7. What does Macbeth express about his feelings towards the murder after Lady Macbeth's
persuasion?
8. What does Macbeth mean by "False face must hide what the false heart doth know"?
Act 2
Scene 1
1. What does Banquo notice about the time in the scene?
2. What does Macbeth request from Banquo after they meet?
3. What does Banquo dream about in the scene?
4. How does Macbeth describe the dagger he sees?
5. What are the "bloody business" and "wicked dreams" that Macbeth refers to?
6. What does Macbeth fear the earth might do as he approaches Duncan?
7. How does Macbeth plan to signal that the murder of Duncan is about to take place?
8. What is Macbeth’s final thought before he goes to commit the murder?
Scene 2
1. What effect did the drink that made the grooms drunk have on Lady Macbeth?
2. How does Lady Macbeth describe the sound of the owl and its significance?
3. Why did Lady Macbeth not kill Duncan herself?
4. What is Macbeth's reaction when he sees the blood on his hands?
5. What did Macbeth hear after he committed the murder, and how did it affect him?
6. What does Lady Macbeth instruct Macbeth to do with the daggers?
7. How does Lady Macbeth explain the necessity of smearing blood on the grooms?
8. What is Macbeth’s reaction to the knocking he hears at the end of the scene?
Scene 3
1. How does the Porter describe his job in relation to hell-gate?
2. What does the Porter say about the farmer who hanged himself?
3. Who does the Porter refer to as an "equivocator" and why?
4. What does the Porter imply about the English tailor who has come to the gate?
5. What does Macbeth say when he meets Macduff and Lennox?
6. What does Macduff discover upon entering Duncan's chamber?
7. How does Macbeth react to the news of Duncan's murder?
8. What are Malcolm and Donalbain's plans after learning about their father's murder?
Scene 4
1. What does the Old Man reflect on about the past seventy years?
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