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• Who stumbles across Macbeth in the castle?

  Banquo and his son, Fleance
• What does Banquo want to discuss with Macbeth?

  The witch's crazy prophecy
• What does the floating dagger symbolize for Macbeth?

  His fear and guilt about murder
• Why does Macbeth feel awful about the idea of murder?

  He is haunted by guilt and fear
• What motivates Macbeth to go ahead with the murder plan?

  His desire to prove himself to Lady Macbeth
• Who does Macbeth murder in his sleep?

  King Duncan
• What does Macbeth hear after committing the murder?

  A ghostly voice cry out "sleep no more"
• What does Macbeth mean by "Macbeth does murder sleep"?

  He has destroyed his own peace of mind
• What does Lady Macbeth do after Duncan's murder?

  Frames the king's guards
• How does Lady Macbeth frame the guards?

  By leaving daggers and smearing blood
• Who arrives at the castle looking for Duncan?

  Macduff
• How does Macbeth act when McDuff arrives?

  He pretends to be normal and surprised
• What does McDuff discover in Duncan's chambers?

  That the King has been murdered
• What does Macbeth do to the guards?

  Kills them to hide the truth
• Why does Macduff find Macbeth's actions suspicious?

  He thinks it's dodgy Macbeth killed the guards
• What do Duncan's sons do after learning of his murder?

  They flee for their lives
• What happens after Duncan's sons flee?

  Word spreads that Macbeth will be king
• Who refuses to attend Macbeth's coronation?

  Macduff
• Why is Macduff suspicious of Macbeth?

  He doesn't believe Duncan was killed by guards