Macbeth is a tragedy play by William Shakespeare, first performed in 1606. It tells the story of a Scottish general named Macbeth who receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become king of Scotland. Driven by his ambition and encouraged by his wife, Lady Macbeth, Macbeth murders King Duncan and becomes king himself. However, his guilt and paranoia lead him to commit more murders in order to maintain his power, ultimately leading to his downfall and death.

The play explores themes of ambition, guilt, power, fate, and the supernatural. It is considered one of Shakespeare’s greatest works and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other forms of media.

1. What does the doctor say Lady Macbeth needs? Answer: The doctor says Lady Macbeth needs spiritual, not physical, treatment.
2. Why does Macbeth feel invincible? Answer: Macbeth feels invincible because he believes that the witches’ prophecies cannot be overcome by any man born of a woman.
3. What does Macbeth want the doctor to do for Lady Macbeth? Answer: Macbeth wants the doctor to cure Lady Macbeth of her sleepwalking and other strange behaviors.
4. What does Macbeth say about the soldiers who are approaching the castle? Answer: Macbeth says that the soldiers are “a forest” and that he cannot see the individual soldiers because there are so many of them.
5. What does Macbeth say about life in his famous “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow” soliloquy? Answer: Macbeth says that life is a meaningless and futile existence.
6. How does Macbeth react when he learns that Lady Macbeth has died? Answer: Macbeth expresses indifference to the news of Lady Macbeth’s death, saying that it was inevitable and that life is just a “brief candle.”
7. Who leads the opposing army against Macbeth? Answer: Malcolm, the son of King Duncan, leads the opposing army against Macbeth.
8. Who kills Young Siward in battle? Answer: Macbeth kills Young Siward in battle.
9. Who does Macbeth see in his hallucination? Answer: Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo in his hallucination.
10. What does Lady Macbeth do in her sleepwalking scene? Answer: Lady Macbeth sleepwalks and tries to wash imaginary bloodstains off her hands.
11. What is Macbeth’s reaction when he is told that Birnam Wood is moving towards Dunsinane? Answer: Macbeth is shocked and realizes that the witches’ prophecy is coming true.
12. How does Macbeth die? Answer: Macbeth is killed by Macduff in a sword fight.
13. Who becomes king after Macbeth’s death? Answer: Malcolm becomes king after Macbeth’s death.
14. What does Malcolm say about himself when he becomes king? Answer: Malcolm says that he will rule justly and restore order to Scotland.
15. Who says “Out, damned spot! Out, I say!”? Answer: Lady Macbeth says “Out, damned spot! Out, I say!” in her sleepwalking scene.
16. What does Macbeth say when he sees Birnam Wood moving towards Dunsinane? Answer: Macbeth says “I ‘gin to be aweary of the sun” and realizes that his time is up.
17. What does Macduff reveal about his birth? Answer: Macduff reveals that he was born by Caesarean section and therefore was not technically “born of a woman” as the witches’ prophecy said.
18. Who kills Macbeth’s wife? Answer: Lady Macbeth dies by suicide offstage.
19. What does Macbeth say about the meaning of life in his famous “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow” soliloquy? Answer: Macbeth says that life is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
20. What does Macbeth do when he realizes that he is about to die? Answer: Macbeth fights to the death and accepts his fate.
21. What is the final outcome of the play? Answer: Macbeth is defeated, Malcolm becomes king, and order is restored to Scotland.
22. Who says “All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand”? Answer: Lady Macbeth says “All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand” in her sleepwalking scene.
23. What does Macbeth say to the doctor about his wife’s condition? Answer: Macbeth tells the doctor that Lady Macbeth’s condition is beyond his power to cure.
24. Who says “Double, double toil and trouble”? Answer: The witches say “Double, double toil and trouble” in Act 4, Scene 1.
25. Who does Macbeth kill before the final battle? Answer: Macbeth kills Young Siward before the final battle.
26. What does Macbeth mean when he says “I have almost forgot the taste of fears”? Answer: Macbeth means that he has become so accustomed to killing and violence that he no longer feels fear.
27. Who says “Out, out, brief candle!”? Answer: Macbeth says “Out, out, brief candle!” in his soliloquy after learning of Lady Macbeth’s death.
28. Who does Macduff bring with him to help defeat Macbeth? Answer: Macduff brings an army with him to help defeat Macbeth.
29. Who first brings news of Birnam Wood’s movement to Macbeth? Answer: A messenger brings news of Birnam Wood’s movement to Macbeth.
30. Who says “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”? Answer: The witches say “Fair is foul, and foul is fair” in Act 1, Scene 1.
31. What does Macbeth see at the banquet that terrifies him? Answer: Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo at the banquet.
32. Who says “All hail, Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor”? Answer: The first witch says “All hail, Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor” in Act 1, Scene 3.
33. Who is crowned king at the end of the play? Answer: Malcolm is crowned king at the end of the play.
34. Who says “I bear a charmed life”? Answer: Macbeth says “I bear a charmed life” in Act 5, Scene 8.
35. Who kills Macbeth’s family? Answer: Macbeth’s family is not directly killed on stage, but it is implied that they are killed by Macbeth’s enemies.
36. Who says “By the pricking of my thumbs, / Something wicked this way comes”? Answer: The second witch says “By the pricking of my thumbs, / Something wicked this way comes” in Act 4, Scene 1.
37. Who tells Macduff that his family has been killed? Answer: Ross tells Macduff that his family has been killed.
38. Who is Banquo’s son? Answer: Fleance is Banquo’s son.
39. Who says “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood / Clean from my hand?”? Answer: Macbeth says “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood / Clean from my hand?” in Act 2, Scene 2.
40. Who says “A little water clears us of this deed”? Answer: Lady Macbeth says “A little water clears us of this deed” in Act 2, Scene 2.
41. Who says “Is this a dagger which I see before me, / The handle toward my hand?”? Answer: Macbeth says “Is this a dagger which I see before me, / The handle toward my hand?” in Act 2, Scene 1.
42. Who says “By the name of truth, / Are ye fantastical, or that indeed / Which outwardly ye show?”? Answer: Banquo says “By the name of truth, / Are ye fantastical, or that indeed / Which outwardly ye show?” in Act 1, Scene 3.
43. Who says “None of woman born / Shall harm Macbeth”? Answer: The second apparition says “None of woman born / Shall harm Macbeth” in Act 4, Scene 1.
44. Who kills Macbeth? Answer: Macduff kills Macbeth.
45. Who says “Out, damned spot!”? Answer: Lady Macbeth says “Out, damned spot!” in her sleepwalking scene.
46. Who says “Macbeth shall never vanquished be until / Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill / Shall come against him”? Answer: The third apparition says “Macbeth shall never vanquished be until / Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill / Shall come against him” in Act 4, Scene 1.
47. Who says “Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player / That struts and frets his hour upon the stage / And then is heard no more”? Answer: Macbeth says “Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player / That struts and frets his hour upon the stage / And then is heard no more” in Act 5, Scene 5.
48. Who says “By the pricking of my thumbs, / Something wicked this way comes”? Answer: The second witch says “By the pricking of my thumbs, / Something wicked this way comes” in Act 4, Scene 1.
49. Who does Macbeth kill in the final battle? Answer: Macbeth kills Young Siward, but is ultimately killed by Macduff.
50. Who says “What’s done cannot be undone”? Answer: Lady Macbeth says “What’s done cannot be undone” in her sleepwalking scene.