Scene 1
What does Banquo reveal in the opening solilquy of this scene?
He suspects that Macbeth killed Duncan.
Macbeth fears him because he has a male heir.
Banquo
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 Lady Macbeth in such terrible mental condition?
She is unable to sleep.
What does banquo do before the feast? Who does he bring with him?
He goes horseback riding with his son, Fleance.
What is the "deed 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. The kill Banquo, but Fleance escapes.
What does Lady Macbeth say to explain her husband's behavior?
She tells the others that Macbeth has an illness.
Who does Macbeth claim is responsible for Duncan's murder?
The two princes (Duncan's sons).
Why is Macbeth worried about Banquo?
The witches predicted Banquo's sons would be king and Macbeth is afraid Banquo suspects him of the murder of Duncan.
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 kill Banquo and Fleance.
Which character has now missed two main events?
MacDuff
Where did the two princes run away to after the murder of Duncan?
England (Malcolm) and Ireland (Donalbain).
What does MacBeth do about Banquo?
He hires murderers to kill him and his son.
What does Lady Macbeth means when she says, "what's done is done"?
There is nothing Macbeth can do about the murder of Duncan, so he shouldn't keep thinking about it.
What occurs at the castle on the night of Banquo's murder?
A celebration feast.
Why doesn't MacBeth join the nobles at the table? (In the play, not the movie)
Banquo's ghost is sitting in his place.
Where did Macduff go after the murder of Duncan?
Home to his castle in Fife.
When MacBeth is talking to the murderers, how does he convince them to assassinate Banquo and Fleance?
He convinces them that Banquo is their enemy and the reason they went to prison.
Why does Macbeth envy Duncan?
Duncan sleeps peacefully in death and doesn't have to fear anything anymore.
Who does Macbeth make a toast to during the banquet scene?
Banquo.
Who does Macbeth vow to go and see after the banquet?
The witches
What does Macbeth describe to Lady Macbeth that shows his paranoia and guilt? (an animal metaphor about his mind)
He says his mind is full of scorpions.