Macbeth- Act 3 and 4 Quiz

Why does Macbeth want Banquo and Fleance dead?

• He knows they suspect him. He is furious that he has done all the work to become king, and Banquo’s descendants will benefit.

• He thinks they suspect him, and that they may try and kill Lady Macbeth in retaliation.

• He is afraid they will try to bring Malcom and Donalbain back and make one of them king instead.

• He has gone crazy and wants to kill anyone associated with Duncan.

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Who (what) did Macbeth see at the banquet table?

• The three witches laughing at him

• Banquo’s ghost

• Blood from the daggers in his wine cup

• The image of Duncan’s beating heart

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How does Lady Macbeth cover for Macbeth at the banquet?

• She tells the guests he often has fits. When he really gets out of hand, she sends the guest home.

• She pretends to be ill and convinces him to go to their chambers. She asks Macduff to entertain the guests.

• She says he is still grieving for Duncan. She gives him wine to quiet him, and she hosts the banquet.

• She laughs and says he is in high spirits. She encourages the others to make merry with her and Macbeth.

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Macbeth says, “I am in blood Stepped in so far that should I wade no more, Returning were as tedious as go o’er”. What does he mean?

• He is sorry for what he has done and will give up the throne.

• He is committed to his course of action whatever he has to do.

• He is still alive and intends to stay that way.

• He does not want to return to see the room where he killed Duncan.

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What does Hecate want the witches to do?

• Put a spell on Macbeth to make him invincible.

• Leave the country before Macbeth bothers them again.

• Give Macbeth some visions to give him false hopes for his safety, so he will continue on his path of construction.

• Haunt Macbeth’s dreams so that he realizes the evil things he has done.

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What does Lennox think about Macbeth, Fleance, and Duncan’s sons?

• They are all in on the plot together.

• Macbeth is a murderer, the others are innocent.

• Macbeth is innocent, Fleance killed Banquo, and Banquo killed Duncan.

• Macbeth is good, Fleance killed Banquo, and Duncan’s sons killed him.

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What is Macbeth’s attitude towards the witches this time around?

• He is demanding, trying to take charge.

• He is scared and full of remorse.

• He is kind and considerate, trying to get them to help him.

• He is rude, saying he has no further need for them.

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Match the four things the witches showed and what each one represents.,

"An armed head"

• Banquo’s descendants would be kings

• Macbeth should beware of Macduff

• He should not be vanquished until Birnam Wood would come to Dunsinane

• He would not be harmed by anyone “born of woman”

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Match the four things the witches showed and what each one represents.

" A bloodied child"

• Banquo’s descendants would be kings

• Macbeth should beware of Macduff

• He should not be vanquished until Birnam Wood would come to Dunsinane

• He would not be harmed by anyone “born of woman”

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Match the four things the witches showed and what each one represents.

"A crowned child with a tree in its hand"

• Banquo’s descendants would be kings

• Macbeth should beware of Macduff

• He should not be vanquished until Birnam Wood would come to Dunsinane

• He would not be harmed by anyone “born of woman”

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