Who arrives at Macbeths castle at the beginning of Act 2?
King Duncan.
What does Lady Macbeth suggest they do when the king arrives at Macbeths castle?
They should murder him.
How does Lady Macbeth convince Macbeth to go ahead with the murder?
She persuaded him by talking him into it and he reluctantly agreed.
What does Lady Macbeth do to the guards?
She sedates with spiked wine.
Who murders Duncan and when?
Macbeth in Duncans sleep.
What happens after Macbeth kills Duncan?
He feels guilty.
What does Lady Macbeth do when Macbeth feels guilty?
She scolds him for being a coward.
How does Lady Macbeth hide the murder?
She frames the guards by putting the dagger, covered in the Kings blood, near the guards.
Who unexpectedly turn up to the castle gates after the murder?
Macduff.
What do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth do when Macduff shows up?
They frantically run about and put on an act to pretend that the guards did it.
Who escapes the castle after the murder?
Malcolm and Donalbain (King Duncans sons).
