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Cards (31)

  • Who has been coronated King in Act 3?
    Macbeth
  • What does Banquo suspect about Macbeth?
    He suspects Macbeth killed Duncan
  • What does Banquo's soliloquy reveal about his character?
    He is tempted by the witches' prophecy
  • What does Macbeth invite Banquo to do?
    Return for a feast in the evening
  • How does Macbeth feel about Banquo?
    He fears Banquo
  • What does Macbeth's anger towards Banquo signify?
    His fear of losing power
  • Who does Macbeth summon to carry out his plans?
    Two murderers
  • What key line expresses Macbeth's frustration?
    Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown
  • What do the crown and scepter symbolize for Macbeth?
    Monarch's power and authority
  • How does Macbeth's ambition manifest in this act?
    He plots to murder Banquo
  • How does Lady Macbeth feel in Act 3 Scene 2?
    Unsatisfied with her position
  • What does Macbeth mean by "my mind is full of scorpions"?
    He feels threatened and anxious
  • What does the shift in Macbeth's language indicate?
    He is taking control of decisions
  • What imagery does Macbeth use in this scene?
    Darkness and hellish creatures
  • How does Macbeth's ambition compare to Lady Macbeth's?
    He now exhibits more ruthless ambition
  • Who do the murderers wait for in Act 3 Scene 3?
    Banquo and Fleance
  • What happens to Banquo during the attack?
    He is killed
  • What does Banquo's cry for revenge signify?
    His desire for justice
  • What does Macbeth do when he hears of Banquo's death?
    He is furious about Fleance's escape
  • What does the ghost of Banquo represent for Macbeth?
    His guilt and fear
  • How does Lady Macbeth react to Macbeth's outbursts?
    She attempts to calm him
  • What does Macbeth plan to do after the banquet?
    Return to the weird sisters
  • What does Macbeth mean by "I am in blood stepped in so far"?
    He feels trapped by his actions
  • How does Shakespeare explore the theme of violence in this act?
    Macbeth's humanity diminishes as he becomes tyrannical
  • Who meets with the witches in Act 3 Scene 5?
    Hecate
  • What is Hecate's reaction to the witches' actions?
    She is angry with them
  • What does Hecate instruct the witches to do?
    Summon visions to confuse Macbeth
  • What do Lennox and the Lord discuss in Act 3 Scene 6?
    The state of the Kingdom
  • Who is blamed for Banquo's murder?
    Fleance
  • What does the Lord reveal about Macduff?
    He has left Scotland for England
  • What hope do Lennox and the Lord express at the end of the act?
    That peace may return to their country