Vocab Test and Macbeth Act III- Act IV scene I

Why does Macbeth decide to murder Banquo?

• The witches predicted that Banquo's son would become king.

• He believes that Banquo wants to kill him and become king himself.

• He knows that Banquo wants King Duncan’s sons to become king.

• He knows that Banquo wants him to stand trial for killing King Duncan.

How does Macbeth persuade the two murderers to kill Banquo?

• He promises to make them officials in his court.

• He offers them a large amount of money.

• He guarantees that they will not be punished for the murder.

• He reminds them that Banquo has caused all their troubles.

Before the banquet, Macbeth becomes unhappy and distracted. Lady Macbeth says to him, “Gentle my lord, sleek o’er your rugged looks; / Be bright and jovial among your guests tonight.” What does she mean?

• Be careful. Your guests are angry and not to be trusted.

• Don’t look so gloomy. Be cheerful with your guests.

• You look very rugged. Go clean up before seeing your guests.

• Don’t be so rough with people. They are your guests, not your enemies.

The murderer appears at the banquet to report to Macbeth. He says that Banquo is dead but not his son Fleance. Macbeth says in an aside, “the worm that’s fled / Hath nature that in time will venom breed, / No teeth for th’ present.” What does Macbeth mean?

• Fleance is a weak person whom he does not fear.

• Fleance is not a danger to him now, but he will become one later.

• Fleance is an evil person but no one to fear.

• Fleance is a coward for not staying to defend his father.

How has Macbeth changed between the beginning of Act I and the end of Act III?

• He has gained the respect and loyalty of his friends.

• He no longer hesitates to use betrayal to achieve his ends.

• He no longer doubts his ability to rule justly.

• He no longer regrets having killed King Duncan.

Where has Macduff gone to ask for help?

• Ireland
• Scotland
• Switzerland
• England

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Macbeth’s guilt that causes him to imagine he sees Banquo’s ghost at the banquet is an example of

• External conflict

• Internal conflict

• Theme

• Irony

The judge ordered the remarks _____ from the court record.

• ascertained

• bequeathed

• expunged

• skulked

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CCSS.L.3.2F

When a scuffle broke out, the commissioner ordered the police to _____ the crowd.

• converge

• disperse

• expunge

• skulk

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

to find out

• ascertain

• bequeath

• disperse

• expunge