1. Macbeth: Act 3, scene 1
lines 15-18: When Banquo says he is dutybound to serve his king, is his tone warm or cold?
lines 29-32: What kinds of stories might Malcolm and Donalbain be telling?
lines 70-71: Why does Macbeth feel that he needs to fight fate?
lines : Why is the death of Fleance so important?

2. Act 3, scene 2
5) lines 8-12: Does Lady Macbeth follow her own advice about forgetting Duncan’s murder? Explain. 6) lines 29-35: Explain the dramatic irony in Macbeth’s speech (dealing with Banquo’s attendance of the feast).

3. Act 3, scene 3
7) line 16: Explain the double meaning of “Let it come down!”.

4. Act 3, scene 4
8) lines 22-26: Analyze Macbeth’s aside- what is he saying? 9) lines 54-59: Why does Lady Macbeth make up a story to tell the guests? 10) lines : Why do you think Macbeth is suddenly so concerned about Macduff?

5. Act 3, scene 5
11) lines 32-33: Paraphrase Hecate’s generalization about people. Explain if you think this statement is true of people in general or simply in regard to Macbeth.

6. Act 3, scene 6
12) lines 25-38: Where has Macduff gone and what is he trying to do? What is Macbeth also preparing for?