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.
What does Macbeth mean when he says, "We have scotched the snake, not killed it."?
He has gotten rid of the first part of his threat to the throne (Duncan) but not the whole threat (Banquo/Fleance)
How many murderers end up attacking Banquo and Fleance?
Three
What does Macbeth's guilty conscience cause him to do at the banquet?
Hallucinate and see Banquo's Ghost.
Who is Hecate and why is she angry?
The other witches have meddled in Macbeth's affairs without telling her.
What does Banquo do before the feast? Who does he bring with him?
He goes horseback riding with his Fleance.
What is the "dreadful deed" that MacBeth refers to in this scene when he talks to Lady Macbeth?
His plan to have Banquo and Fleance murdered.
Do the murderers succeed in their plan?
No. They kill Banquo but Fleance escapes.
What does Lady Macbeth say to explain her husband's behavior and tell the guests to do to help him?
She tells the others that Macbeth has an illness since his youth and they should ignore him.
What does Hecate say she will do to Macbeth
Make him hallucinate more
Why is Macbeth worried about Banquo?
The witches predicted his son would be king and he is afraid Banquo might turn on him.
How does Macbeth react when he hears Fleance escaped?
Worries that the withes' prophecy about Banquo will still come true
Which character has missed two major events for Macbeth and what were the events?
MacDuff, he did not attend the coronation or the feast
Who does Lennox say are some people blaming for Banquo's death?
Fleance
What does Macbeth do about Banquo?
He hires murderers to kill him and his son.
Why does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, "Thing without remedy should be without regard, what's done is done." to Macbeth when he's worried about Duncan's murder?
There is nothing he can do about the murder so he shouldn't keep brooding about it.
What event is happening at the castle on the night of Banquo's murder?
A feast to celebrate Macbeth's coronation to be king
Why doesn't Macbeth join the other nobles and thanes at the table?
He sees Banquo's ghost is sitting in his place.
Why did Macduff go to England?
To get help from Malcolm and King Edward so they can overthrow Macbeth
When Macbeth is trying to convince the murderers to kill Banquo, it reminds us of this scene?
When Lady Macbeth is trying to convince him to go through with Duncan's murder
The fact the Macbeth is planning to murder Banquo shows his growing________________.
fear/anxiety/paranoia
Who does Macbeth ironically make a toast to during the banquet scene?
Banquo.
After the guests leave who does Macbeth vow to go see after the banquet and why?
The witches, to get more information about his future
What is Macduff's response to Macbeth when he is asked to come back to Scotland and what action does Macbeth take in response to Macduff's answer?
Macduff says NO, he will not return to Scotland and Macbeth prepares for war.