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 fears Banquo because he has a male heir.
Macbeth
In this scene how many murderers 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 telling her.
What does Banquo do before the feast? Who does he bring with him?
He goes horseback riding with his son.
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 husbands behavior?
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 it.
How does Macbeth react when he hears Fleance escaped?
With anxiety and fear.
Which character has missed two main events?
Macduff
Who are some people blaming for Banquo's death?
Fleance
What does Macbeth do about Banquo?
He hires murderers to kill him and his son.
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says "Things without all remedy. Should be without regard: what's done, is done"
There is nothing he can do about the 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 place.
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 this scene?
When Lady Macbeth is trying to convince him to go through with Duncan's murder.
Why does Macbeth envy Duncan?
He 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 they have done? How do we know?
Yes. He is preparing for war.