Macbeth: Act III

What does Banquo reveal in his aside at the beginning of Act III?

• He plans to kill Macbeth and take the throne.

• He suspects Macbeth killed Duncan to become king.

• He was planning to kill Duncan.

• He is going to betray Macbeth and support Malcolm.

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Who does Macbeth hire men to kill in Scene I?

Select all that apply:

• Banquo

• Macduff

• Fleance

• Lennox

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Why does Macbeth want Banquo dead? Select all that apply:

• The prophesy stated Banquo would be father to kings.

• Banquo is a "loose end." He has reason to suspect Macbeth.

• Macbeth knows Banquo was loyal to Duncan, and is secretly helping Malcolm.

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What does Macbeth mean in the following lines?

"Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown

And put a barren scepter in my grip."

• I have no real claim to the throne, and can easily be overthrown.

• My wife no longer loves me, making everything I did for her pointless.

• I have no heirs, therefore I have no lineage to pass my power to.

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Who knows about the plans to kill Banquo and Fleance?

Select all that apply:

• Macbeth

• Lady Macbeth

• Three Murderers

• Lennox

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What does Lady Macbeth mean in the following quote from Scene ii ?

"Naught’s had, all’s spent,

Where our desire is got without content."

• Nothing is gained and everything is spent if you got what you wanted and still can't be happy.

• We lost everything we had by spending it wastefully. Now no one is happy.

• If you have to risk everything to get one thing, it's not worth it.

What part of Macbeth's plan fails in Scene iii ?

• Macduff gets away.

• Lady Macbeth discovers the secret.

• Fleance gets away.

• Banquo escapes.

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Why doesn't Macbeth sit at the table when he is asked to?

• He sees the murderer he hired come in.

• He sees Duncan's ghost in his seat.

• He sees Lady Macbeth leave.

• He sees Banquo's ghost in his seat.

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What can you infer from the following quote in Scene iv ?

"Thou canst not say I did it. Never shake

Thy gory locks at me."

• Lady Macbeth is unhappy with Macbeth.

• Macbeth is struggling with guilt from his actions.

• Banquo is blaming Macbeth for Duncan's murder.

• Lennox is blaming Macbeth for Banquo's absence.

What reason does Lady Macbeth give to the dinner guests for her husband's behavior?

• He is tired.

• He has had to much to drink.

• He is still mourning Duncan's death.

• He has a mental affliction.

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