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    Macbeth Acts 1-5 Questions

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    The document provides a summary of key events and questions from each act of Shakespeare's Macbeth. It outlines the major plot points including the witches' prophecies that spur Macbeth's ambition, his killing of King Duncan and Banquo, his descent into paranoia and tyranny, the fulfillment of the prophecies which lead to his downfall, and Malcolm being named the rightful king at the end.

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    The document provides a summary of key events and questions from each act of Shakespeare's Macbeth. It outlines the major plot points including the witches' prophecies that spur Macbeth's ambition, his killing of King Duncan and Banquo, his descent into paranoia and tyranny, the fulfillment of the prophecies which lead to his downfall, and Malcolm being named the rightful king at the end.

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    Macbeth Acts 1-5 Questions

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    The document provides a summary of key events and questions from each act of Shakespeare's Macbeth. It outlines the major plot points including the witches' prophecies that spur Macbeth's ambition, his killing of King Duncan and Banquo, his descent into paranoia and tyranny, the fulfillment of the prophecies which lead to his downfall, and Malcolm being named the rightful king at the end.

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    Macbeth Act 1

    1. What are the witches planning at the beginning of the act? 2. What does the Captain report about the battle to Duncan? 3. What title is given to Macbeth for bravery in the battle? 4. What happened to the original Thane of Cawdor and why did he lose his title? 5. How do the witches greet Macbeth after the battle? 6. What do the witches mean when they say, 'Lesser than Macbeth, and greater. Not so happy, yet much happier. Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none'? 7. What news is brought by Ross and Angus? 8. What happens that causes Macbeth to recalculate his ease of becoming king? 9. What has Lady Macbeth schemed to do to the King? 10. Why does the King come to Macbeth's castle? 11. How sure is Lady Macbeth that this plot will succeed? Act 2 1. What does Macbeth ask of Banquo at the beginning of Act 2? 2. What is Macbeth doing in his soliloquy? 3. How guilty does Macbeth feel after committing the murder? 4. What does Macbeth wish the knocking could do? 5. What is the first reaction to the Kings death and whos is it? 6. What does Macbeth do to the supposed murderers and why? 7. What symbolism does Lady Macbeths fainting have and how is it ironic? 8. Why do Malcolm and Donaldbain decide to flee? Act 3 1. Why does Macbeth have Banquo killed? 2. Why does Macbeth hire murderers to kill Banquo?

    3. How does Macbeth feel with his newfound power? 4. What happens when the murders try to kill Banquo and his son? 5. What does the ghost of Banquo do to Macbeths paranoia? 6. How does Lady Macbeth make her husband feel better after seeing the ghost? Act 4 1. What are the witches doing at the beginning of this act? 2. What three things does Macbeth learn from the witches and apparitions and how does he react to them? 3. How does Macbeth react to Macduffs departure? 4. How does Macduff react to the news that his family has been slaughtered? 5. What action is taken by Macduff and Malcolm? Act 5 1. What does the doctor see and hear? 2. Why wont the doctor or the gentlewoman tell anyone what they have seen or heard? 3. What is Macbeths current psychological condition? 4. How is the prophecy of Birnam Wood moving to Dunsinane Hill fulfilled? 5. Why doesnt Macbeth put his armor on when he goes out to do battle? 6. What is said that frightens Macbeth before he is killed by Macduff? 7. Who decides who becomes king and whom does he choose?

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