Act II Review
Who is the king that Macbeth murders?
King Duncan
Who does Macbeth fear will threaten his kingship?
Macbeth fears that Banquo and his sons will threaten his kingship.
What happens to Banquo?
Banquo is killed by the murderers.
During the Banquet, what does Macbeth see?
He sees the ghost of Banquo
Who is Fleance?
Fleance is Banquo's son.
What does the porter jokingly say he is guarding?
The porter jokingly says he is guarding the gates of hell.
What does Macbeth plan to do about Banquo?
Macbeth plans to have Banquo murdered.
Who escapes during the murder attempt?
Fleance escapes during the murder attempt.
What does Lady Macbeth say to calm the guests?
She suggests that Macbeth has had such visions before and should be ignored.
Who is Hecate?
The goddess of witchcraft, the boss of the witches
Why does Lady Macbeth smear the guards (grooms) with blood?
She wants the guards to be blamed for the king’s death.
What does Macbeth ask the murderers to do?
Macbeth asks the murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance.
How does Macbeth describe his mind to Lady Macbeth?
He says his mind is "full of scorpions."
What is the role of Hecate?
She is the boss and she admonishes the other witches for the prophecy to Macbeth
Who are Malcolm and Donalbain?
Malcolm and Donalbain are the sons of King Duncan.
Who is the first to discover King Duncan's murder?
Macduff is the first to discover King Duncan's murder.
Why does Macbeth feel threatened by Banquo?
Macbeth feels threatened because the witches prophesied that Banquo's descendants (sons) would be kings.
What is the significance of Fleance escaping?
It adds to Macbeth's paranoia about the witches' prophecies.
What does the ghost of Banquo symbolize?
The ghost symbolizes guilt and the consequences of Macbeth's actions.
Who are the murderers?
The murderers are hired by Macbeth to kill Banquo and Fleance.
What does Macbeth imagine before killing King Duncan?
Macbeth imagines that he sees a dagger in front of his eyes.
Who is present in the royal palace at the beginning of Act 3?
Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, and the court.
What does Macbeth say to convince the murderers to kill Banquo?
He tells them Banquo is their enemy who is responsible for their misfortunes.
What does Macbeth mean by "blood will have blood"?
He means that his violent actions will lead to more violence and consequences.
What character appears to terrorize Macbeth
The Ghost of Banquo