Scene 1
What does Banquo reveal in the opening solilquy of this scene?
The witches predictions came true and he suspects that Macbeth had something to do with it.
In his attempt to kill Banquo and Fleance, how many people does Macbeth kill?
3 = Banquo and the 2 murders.
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 and Fleance ride away on horseback.
What is the plan 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 husband's behaviour?
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.
How does Macbeth react when he hears Fleance escaped?
Some anxiety and fear, but he can deal with it later.
Which character has missed both of Macbeth's main events?
Macduff
Who are some people blaming for Banquo's death?
Fleance
What does Macbeth decide to do about his Banquo problem?
He hires murderers to kill him and Fleance.
What does Lady Macbeth means when she says "Things without 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. A murder can't be undone.
What occurs at the castle on the night of Banquo's murder?
A feast.
During the banquet, why doesn't Macbeth join the nobles who are seated at the table?
Banquo's ghost is sitting in his place.
Why did Macduff go to England?
To get help so Macbeth can be overthrown.
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 toast during the banquet scene?
Banquo.
After the banquet, who does Macbeth decide that he needs to see?
the witches
Does Macbeth know what Macduff is doing? How do we know this?
Yes: He is preparing for war, and he kills Macduff's family to get revenge.