Macbeth - Plot

Who is the King of Scotland at the beginning of Macbeth?

King Duncan.

What title does Macbeth receive after defeating the rebels?

Thane of Cawdor.

What three predictions do the witches make about Macbeth?

Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor and future King of Scotland.

What do the witches predict about Banquo's descendants?

They will become kings.

Why does Macbeth murder Duncan?

To fulfil the prophecy and become king.

Who discovers Duncan's body?

Macduff.

Who becomes king after Duncan's murder?

Macbeth.

Why does Macbeth arrange Banquo's murder?

He fears Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne.

Who escapes the murderers sent to kill Banquo?

Fleance, Banquo's son.

What does Macbeth see at the banquet?

Banquo's ghost.

Why does Macbeth order the murder of Macduff's family?

Macduff has fled to England and Macbeth views him as a threat.

What causes Lady Macbeth's mental deterioration?

Her overwhelming guilt over Duncan's murder.

How does Birnam Wood appear to move towards Dunsinane?

Malcolm's soldiers carry branches as camouflage.

How is the prophecy about no man of woman born fulfilled?

Macduff was delivered by Caesarean birth.

Who kills Macbeth and becomes king afterwards?

Macduff kills Macbeth; Malcolm becomes king.