Act 3 - Plot summary

Question 1

Scene 1

Answer 1

Macbeth worries that if the witches’ prophecies continue to come true, Banquo’s children will overthrow him and take the throne. Macbeth hires murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance.

Question 2

Scene 2

Answer 2

Macbeth advises Lady Macbeth to be kind to Banquo at the evening’s feast, so that Banquo might be lured into a false sense of security.

Question 3

Scene 3

Answer 3

The murderers ambush Banquo and Fleance at night. Banquo is killed, but Fleance escapes.

Question 4

Scene 4

Answer 4

At a royal feast, Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost and becomes so frightened that Lady Macbeth clears everyone else from the room. Macbeth needs to talk to the witches again to learn more about his future.

Question 5

Scene 5

Answer 5

The witches meet Hecate, who tells them to fill Macbeth with a false sense of security when he comes to see them.

Question 6

Scene 6

Answer 6

Lennox learns that Macduff has gone to England to meet with Duncan’s son Malcolm and to as the King of England for help.