Scene 1
What does Banquo reveal in the opening soliloquy of this scene?
The witches' predictions came true and he suspects that Macbeth had something to do with it
He doesn't like that Banquo's son (Fleance) will be a king
Macbeth
In this scene how many murders are there?
3
What does Macbeth's conscience cause him to do at the banquet?
See and talk to Banquo's Ghost
Why is Hecate angry?
The other witches have meddled in Macbeth's affairs without her knowledge, getting her approval
What does Banquo do before the feast? Who does he bring with him?
He goes horseback riding with his son (Fleance)
What is the dead of dreadful note that Macbeth refers to in this scene?
His plan to have Banquo and Fleance murdered
Do the murders succeed in their plan?
No. They kill Banquo but Fleance escapes
What does Lady Macbeth say to explain her husband's behavior at the feast?
She tells the others that Macbeth has an illness
What will the witches do when they see Macbeth tomorrow?
Ensure his ultimate demise by making him overconfident
Why is Macbeth worried about Banquo?
The witches predicted his son would be king and he is afraid Banquo might turn on him.
What does MacBeth mean when he says to his wife to be "innocent of his knowledge"?
It is better if she doesn't know about his plan to kill Banquo and his son (Fleance)
How does Macbeth react when he hears Fleance escaped?
With anxiety and fear
Which character has missed two main events?
MacDuff
Who is being blamed for Banquo's death?
His son, Fleance
What does Macbeth do about Banquo?
He hires murderers to kill him and his son (Fleance)
What does Lady MacBeth mean when she says, "A thing without remedy should be without regard, what's done is done"?
There is nothing Macbeth can do about King Duncan's murder so he shouldn't keep brooding about it
What occurs at the castle on the night of Banquo's murder?
A feast
Why doesn't Macbeth join the nobles at the table?
Banquo's ghost is sitting in his chair
Why did Macduff go to England?
To get help so they can overthrow Macbeth
When Macbeth is talking to the murderers it reminds us of what previous scene?
When Lady Macbeth is trying to convince Macbeth to go through with Duncan's murder
Why does Macbeth envy Duncan?
He doesn't have to fear treason anymore, he is at peace
Who does Macbeth make a toast to during the banquet scene?
Banquo
Who does Macbeth vow to go see after the banquet?
The witches
Does Macbeth know what Macduff has done? How do we know?
Yes, he is preparing for war