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Who kills Macbeth?
Who kills Macbeth?
Macduff
How many men reign as king of Scotland?
How many men reign as king of Scotland?
3
Whom does Lady Macbeth frame for the murder of Duncan?
Whom does Lady Macbeth frame for the murder of Duncan?
Duncan's drunken chamberlains
Who kills Banquo?
Who kills Banquo?
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How does Lady Macbeth die?
How does Lady Macbeth die?
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Who discovers Duncan's body?
Who discovers Duncan's body?
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Whom does Macbeth see sitting in his chair at the banquet?
Whom does Macbeth see sitting in his chair at the banquet?
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What vision does Macbeth have before he kills Duncan?
What vision does Macbeth have before he kills Duncan?
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With whom are the Scots at war at the beginning of the play?
With whom are the Scots at war at the beginning of the play?
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Which nation's army invades Scotland at the end of the play?
Which nation's army invades Scotland at the end of the play?
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Who is the goddess of witchcraft in the play?
Who is the goddess of witchcraft in the play?
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Who kills Donalbain?
Who kills Donalbain?
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What happens to Lady Macbeth before she dies?
What happens to Lady Macbeth before she dies?
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Who kills Young Siward?
Who kills Young Siward?
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Where are Scottish kings crowned?
Where are Scottish kings crowned?
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Why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth despite the witches' prophecy?
Why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth despite the witches' prophecy?
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Where is Duncan killed?
Where is Duncan killed?
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Who flees Scotland to join Malcolm in England?
Who flees Scotland to join Malcolm in England?
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What was the weather like the night Duncan was murdered?
What was the weather like the night Duncan was murdered?
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Who kills Lady Macbeth?
Who kills Lady Macbeth?
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Who flees Scotland immediately after Duncan's death?
Who flees Scotland immediately after Duncan's death?
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Who jokes that he works at 'hell gate'?
Who jokes that he works at 'hell gate'?
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What title is Macbeth first given in Act 1?
What title is Macbeth first given in Act 1?
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Who tells Macduff that his family has been killed?
Who tells Macduff that his family has been killed?
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How does Birnam Wood come to Dunsinane?
How does Birnam Wood come to Dunsinane?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Events
- Macduff kills Macbeth, fulfilling the prophecy and avenging his family.
- Three men reign as kings of Scotland throughout the play.
- Lady Macbeth frames Duncan’s drunken chamberlains for his murder to divert suspicion.
- Banquo is killed by a group of murderers hired by Macbeth to eliminate threats to his power.
- Lady Macbeth's death occurs offstage, leaving her fate ambiguous but marked by guilt.
Plot Developments
- Donalbain discovers Duncan's body, triggering a chain of events leading to chaos in Scotland.
- At the banquet, Macbeth sees Banquo's ghost, highlighting his guilt and mental unraveling.
- Prior to killing Duncan, Macbeth has a vision of a gloating dagger leading him to Duncan’s chamber.
Conflicts and Military Struggles
- The Scots are at war with Denmark at the play's beginning.
- England invades Scotland at the end of the play to overthrow Macbeth's tyranny.
Supernatural Elements
- Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, represents the dark forces influencing Macbeth’s actions.
- Macbeth's ability to kill Macduff despite the witches' prophecy is due to Macduff being born by cesarean section.
Locations and Symbols
- Duncan is killed in his bedchamber at Macbeth's castle, marking a pivotal betrayal.
- Scottish kings are crowned at Scone, a symbol of legitimate rule and authority.
- The weather on the night of Duncan’s murder is stormy and violent, mirroring the chaos of the act.
Aftermath and Consequences
- Macduff flees to England to join Malcolm after Duncan's murder, seeking justice and support.
- Lady Macbeth sleepwalks before her death, indicating her profound guilt and mental disturbance.
- Malcolm and Donalbain flee Scotland immediately after Duncan’s death to secure their safety.
Notable Quotes and Humor
- The porter provides comic relief by joking about working at "hell gate," juxtaposing the dark themes of the play with moments of levity.
- The title "Thane of Cawdor" is awarded to Macbeth in Act 1, foreshadowing his rise and tragic downfall.
- Ross delivers the grim news of Macduff's family's murder, underscoring the play's themes of loss and revenge.
Key Props and Thematic Elements
- Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane when Malcolm's army hides behind cut-off tree branches, fulfilling another of the witches' prophecies in a strategic twist.
- Lady Macbeth’s own demise signifies the destructive power of guilt and ambition, as she effectively kills herself through her inability to cope with her actions.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential characters and pivotal events in Shakespeare's renowned play, Macbeth. Explore the themes of ambition, guilt, and supernatural elements that drive the plot as the characters navigate their fates in Scotland. Test your knowledge on key conflicts and outcomes that define this tragic story.
