GCSE - Gcse English Literature - Macbeth - Understanding The Text Solution

Q.1.

How does Duncan, King of Scotland, reward Macbeth's role in the battle against Sweno?

Q.2.

From whom does Macbeth first learn he shall be the new Thane of Cawdor?

Q.3.

Lady Macbeth learns of the witches' prophecy in a letter from her husband. What does she decide to do in response?

Q.4.

In Act Two, Scene Two, Lady Macbeth says, "My hands are of your colour." Why do the hands of Lady Macbeth come to resemble those of her husband?

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Her hands are covered with blood when she helps to murder the King
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Her hands are covered with blood when she plants the bloody daggers on the grooms as incriminating evidence
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Her hands are covered with blood when she murders the grooms
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Macbeth does not participate in the murders; therefore Lady Macbeth's bloody hands do not resemble her husband's

Q.5.

Malcolm and Donalbain flee Macbeth's home after their father's murder. What is the effect of this action?

Q.6.

What does Macbeth instruct the murderers to do?

Q.7.

Why does Macbeth see Banquo as a rival?

Q.8.

How does the prophecy that he shall not be defeated until 'Great Birnam Wood come to high Dunsinane Hill' make Macbeth feel?

Q.9.

What appears to cause Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking?

Q.10.

How does Birnam Wood come to Dunsinane?

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'Birnam Wood' is the code name of the attacking army
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The prophecy is false: Birnam Wood does not come to Dunsinane, but Macbeth is defeated nevertheless
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The attacking soldiers carry tree branches
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The wood is magical and can shift positions