Macbeth Act III Review Questions
Directions: Answer the following questions in your composition books for later
review.
1. In the opening scene of Act III, Macbeth talks aloud to himself. What does he say, plan or
think about?
2. Who does Macbeth fear and why? Explain.
3. How does Macbeth persuade the murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance? What reason
does he give for wanting to keep secret his connection with the murderers?
4. How has the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth changed? Explain.
5. In the banquet scene, what complaint does Macbeth make about murdered men? Is there
anything humorous or even ridiculous about his complaint? Why or why not?
6. What does Macbeth think about as he contemplated the murder of Banquo? Compare and
contrast Macbeth’s thoughts about Banquo’s murder with his thoughts before the murder
of King Duncan.
7. Summarize the events as they occurred in Act III in 7-10 sentences.
Macbeth Act III Review Questions
Directions: Answer the following questions in your composition books for
later review.
1. In the opening scene of Act III, Macbeth talks aloud to himself. What does he say,
plan or think about?
2. Who does Macbeth fear and why? Explain.
3. How does Macbeth persuade the murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance? What reason
does he give for wanting to keep secret his connection with the murderers?
4. How has the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth changed? Explain.
5. In the banquet scene, what complaint does Macbeth make about murdered men? Is
there anything humorous or even ridiculous about his complaint? Why or why not?
6. What does Macbeth think about as he contemplated the murder of Banquo? Compare
and contrast Macbeth’s thoughts about Banquo’s murder with his thoughts before the
murder of King Duncan.
7. Summarize the events as they occurred in Act III in 7-10 sentences.