Who does Macbeth defeat in a battle in the beginning of the play?
Norwegian rebels
What are the Witches' first prophecies at the beginning of the play?
Macbeth will become the Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth will become King, Banquo's sons will become Kings
What title does Macbeth get after he fights bravely against the Norwegian rebels?
Thane of Cawdor
Who does King Duncan announce as his Heir to the throne?
His son, Malcolm
What does Macbeth realise when he is given title of Thane of Cawdor?
The Witches' first prophecy came true, so perhaps the others will too
How does Lady Macbeth find out about the Witches' prophecies coming true?
He writes her a letter
What are Lady Macbeth's fears after she reads the letter?
Macbeth is not ruthless enough to kill to become King
Why does Duncan go to the Macbeth's in Dunsinane?
To honour Macbeth after he fought bravely against the Norwegian rebels
What does Macbeth have a vision of that convinces him to kill the King?
A dagger
How does King Duncan die?
He is murdered in his sleep by Macbeth
How does Lady Macbeth frame the guards for Duncan's murder?
She gets the guards drunk, covers them in blood and leaves the dagger with them
Why do Duncan's sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, flee to England and Ireland?
To protect themselves from whoever killed their father
Who is crowned King after Duncan is killed?
Macbeth
Why does Macbeth send an assassin to kill Banquo and his son, Fleance?
The Witches' prophecy said that Banquo's son would be King, so Macbeth is protecting his crown
How does Banquo die?
He is killed by assassins sent by Macbeth to kill him, his son escapes
