Question: Why can Banquo be considered a threat to Macbeth?

Answer: The witches said Banquo’s sons will be king, but Macbeth wants his sons and himself to be king.

Question: What are Macbeth’s motives for murdering Banquo?

Answer: -Macbeth wants his sons to be king

-Banquo knows of the prophecies

-Banquo is a better man than he

Question: How many men does Macbeth first employ for Banquo’s murder?

Answer: 2

Question: How does Macbeth convince these men to murder Banquo?

Answer: Gives them motive by saying Banquo stripped the property and wronged them.

Question: Whom else besides Banquo does Macbeth want to be killed?

Answer: Fleance (Banquo’s son)

Question: Is Macbeth still consulting Lady Macbeth concerning the murder? Why or why not?

Answer: No, because he wants to keep her in ignorance and out of the murder.

Question: How is Lady Macbeth’s character changing?

Answer: -She is calm and isn’t as concerned about the murders. She expresses regret about the murders.

Question: How many murderers appear on the scene?

Answer: 3

Question: Who may the third murderer be?

Answer: It’s a mystery.

Question: Who escapes the hands of the murderers?

Answer: Fleance