| What is Banquo thinking about at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1? Cite specific lines to support your response. | -Banquo is suspicious about Macbeth-He is also buying into what the witches said |
| Who does Macbeth say is the only man in Scotland that he now fears? Why do you think he says this? (Act 3.1) | -He fears Banquo because he is suspicious of him and thinks he will figure it out-Banquo’s kids are supposed to be Kings |
| How does Macbeth convince the murderers to kill Banquo? Cite specific lines to support your answer. (Act 3.1) | -Macbeth says it for their own good, Banquo is the enemy, and he used his power to take away everything that they had-Macebth says, “Are pushovers that you will let him do this to you?”-Macbeth is doing what Lady Macbeth did to him- manipulating |
| Who else must the murderers kill, according to Macbeth? (Act 3.1) | Fleance |
| 5. When Macbeth says that “We have scorched the snake, not killed it” (line 15), to what is he referring? (Act 3.2) | -They are still trying to cover up their mistakes and his sons are still out there-What’s done is done- the murder, but if you only scorch a snake it will not be dead, but will be angry-Macbeth and Lady Macbeth thought they would have power but don’t have it yet because their work isn’t finished because they keep having to kill more people |
| How many murderers did Macbeth hire to kill Banquo? How many are present for the deed in Act 3, Scene 3? Why is this detail significant? | He hired 2, but there were three there.This is significant because there were only supposed to be two and that is suspicious. This could be bad for Macbeth because other people will know that he hired people to kill Banquo. |
| What does the murderer tell Macbeth in this scene? How does Macbeth react to this? (Act 3.4) | -they killed Banquo, had gashes all over him and buried him- Fleance escaped- He is happy Banquo is dead- Everything was perfect, but then Macbeth panics |
| Who is “sitting” in Macbeth’s chair when he goes back to the feast? (Act 3.4) | Macbeth sees a ghost, Banquo with blood all over his body |
| How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth’s behavior at the table? Cite specific lines from the scene to support your answer. (Act 3.4) | – She explains that he always has fits and he has had them since he was younger.- “If you note him you will extend his passion.” She says this because she realizes something is not right and that he can’t hide things very well, but she thinks it’s about Duncan |
| How does Lady Macbeth attempt to force Macbeth to regain his composure? Cite specific lines from the scene to support your answer. (Act 3.4) | -says are you a man and is telling him to get control if he is as bold as he says he is-calls him a wimp and to man up and acting like a child-the way you’re acting is not the way a man should act |
| Was Macduff at Macbeth’s feast? Why or why not? (Act 3.4) | No, because he doesn’t want anything that has to do with Macbeth |
| Where does Macbeth say he is going to go the day after the feast? Why is he going there? (Act 3.4) | – He says that he is going to see the weird sisters- Wants to know what else will happen and wants to know his future |
| How is Act 3.5 different from other acts in the play? (3.5) | – New Character Hecate – The witches are presented differently- People believe that Shakespeare did not write this scene |
| Who has been officially blamed for the death of Banquo? In other words, who did Macbeth say killed Banquo? (Act 3.6) | – Fleance because he fled right away- Because Malcolm and Donalbain killed Duncan, so sons kill the father |
| 15. Why does Macduff go to England? (Act 3.6) | – He does this to ask King Edward for help in forming an alliance and overthrow Macbeth- Malcolm and Donalbain are also in England |
| What does this quote mean?Better to be the people who are dead, sleep in affliction of dreams that shake them nightly, full of scorpions is my mind of life | Macbeth wonders if death is better because he is having bad dreams about the murders he has done |
| Why are these lines significant and what do they mean?By the worst means the worst. For mine own good,All causes shall give way. I am in bloodStepped in so far, that should I wade no moreReturning were as tedious as go’er. | – Significant because this is the climax or the turning point in Macbeth- Macbeth is going to do whatever it takes to get what he wants- impulsive- He realizes he can’t think about his actions or else he won’t do what has to be done |
| What does this quote mean?He shall spurn fate, scorn death, and bearHis hopes ‘bove wisdom grace, and fearAnd you all know securityIs mortals’ chiefest enemy | -Macbeth is over confident and think he is above wisdom, and greater than fate-over confidence is a man’s greatest enemy |
Macbeth Act 3 Quiz
July 9, 2019