Macbeth Act 3

At the beginning of Act 3, Banquo wonders about the following things EXCEPT:

• If he should protect his sons against Macbeth
• If Macbeth killed the King
• Whether his own sons will be king

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What does Macbeth mean when he says the witches placed on his head "a fruitless crown"?

• he will not receive good fortune as king
• he will be a king but have no children
• none of his children will be heir to the crown

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How does Macbeth try to convince the murderers to kill Banquo?

• Macbeth blames all of their misfortunes on Banquo
• Macbeth does not have to convince them because they are murderers
• Macbeth does not convince them, it is Lady Macbeth

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Who else must die according to Macbeth?

• Ross
• Fleance
• Lennox
• Malcom

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Does Lady Macbeth know about Macbeth's plot to murder Banquo?

• Yes
• No

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What is weird about the murder scene?

• It was very dark and nothing could be seen.
• Banquo decides to walk to the palace instead of ride up on horse.
• The two murderers are surprised when a third murder shows up.

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What shocks Macbeth in the middle of the banquet?

• Banquo's ghost
• Duncan's ghost
• Fleance's ghost

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Who says this: "It will have blood, they say: blood will have blood."

• Macbeth
• Lady Macbeth

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What does Hecate predict of Macbeth?

• He will seek forgiveness of Malcom and Donalbain.
• He will die by his own stupidity and ambition.
• He will become overconfident convinced of his own security.

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Which literary device is used throughout Lennox's dialogue in the last scene?

• rhyme
• irony
• extended metaphor

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