Scene 1
What does Banquo reveal in the opening solilquy of this scene?
He suspects that Macbeth had something to do with the murder of the king.
Fears Banquo because he has a male heir.
Macbeth
In these scenes how many murderers appear, and how many murders occur?
Three murderers (including one unnamed third murderer) and one murder victim (Banquo)
What does MacBeths conscience cause him to think he sees at the banquet?
Banquo's ghost.
Why is Hecate angry?
The other witches have meddled in Macbeth's affairs without telling her.
What does Banquo do the day of the feast? Who does he bring with him?
He goes horseback riding with his son.
What is the "deed of dreadful note" that MacBeth refers to in this scene?
His plan to have Banquo and Fleance murdered.
DO the murderers succeed in Macbeth's plan?
No. They kill Banquo but Fleance escapes.
What does Lady MacBeth say to explain her husband's strange behavior at the banquet?
She tells the others that Macbeth has an illness.
What will the witches do when they see Macbeth tomorrow?
Ensure his ultimate demise (failure) by making him overconfident.
Why is Macbeth worried about Banquo?
The witches predicted that Banquo's sons would be kings, and he is afraid Banquo might turn on him because Banquo is noble and patriotic.
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 about the plan to murder Banquo and Fleance.
How does Macbeth react when he hears Fleance escaped?
With anxiety and fear
Wich character has missed two main events so far?
Macduff
Who are some people blaming for Banquo's death?
Fleance
What does Macbeth decide to do about Banquo?
He hires two murderers to kill Banquo and his son.
What does Lady Macbeth means when she says "Thing without remedy should be without regard, what's done is done."?
There is nothing Macbeth can do now about the murder of King Duncan, 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 Macbeth's place.
Why does Macduff go to England?
To raise troops and join with Malcolm so they can overthrow Macbeth
When Macbeth is talking to the murderers and justifying why Banquo must die, it reminds us of which previous conversation?
When Lady Macbeth is trying to convince Macbeth to go through with Duncan's murder in Act 2.
Why does Macbeth envy Duncan?
Duncan is dead and doesn't have to fear treason anymore.
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 and the princes have done? How do we know?
Yes. He is preparing for war.