VHD MB 3.2

Interpret this passage in Act 3 scene 2.

• They spent too much money on the murder, but she's glad that Banquo is about to be killed,

• Nothing is gained and they did everything to get the crown. She feels unsafe and realizes that the murder did not bring them any contentment.

• She regrets not having killed Donalbain and Malcolm, too
• She's enjoying the destruction of Scotland's joy

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Lady Macbeth's statement "what's done is done" (about Duncan's murder) is ironic because... Choose two

• she played a major role
• she is not as calm as she pretends
• Macbeth's claim to the throne is still shaky
• the consequences of Duncan's murder are just unfolding

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Which of these best describes Lady Macbeth at the beginning of Act III?

• She is ambitious to have more than the crown.

• She has achieved what she desires, but this hasn't brought joy or contentment.

• She is happy and satisfied with her life but is worried tha tMacbeth will ruin it.

• She is not satisfied and asks Macbeth to kill more people to secure the throne.

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What is Lady Macbeth's role in Macbeth's plan to kill Banquo and Fleance?

• It is her idea from the beginning just like killing King Duncan.

• She literally doesn't know anything about it.

• She tries to talk Macbeth out of it.

• She tries to get Macbeth to hire murderers this time so she is not involved.

• She tries to get Macbeth to hire murderers this time so he is not involved at all and has no blood on his hands.

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Macbeth said, "We have scorched the snake not kill'd it." What does that mean?

• We won the battle not the war

• We did the job we set out to do

• Bad things happen to bad people

• Beware of what's coming

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Why is Macbeth envious of the murdered King Duncan?

• Macbeth cannot sleep and King Duncan has eternal sleep

• King Duncan is still alive and hiding in Cuba

• Macbeth can sleep soundly while King Duncan cannot

• King Duncan had more friends than Macbeth

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Even though Macbeth has plotted Banquo's murder, what does he tell Lady Macbeth to do at the banquet tonight regarding Banquo?

• Just act nonchalant about everything.

• Pay special attention to Banquo and give him special favor with both looks and speech.

• Be very sure to ignore Banquo. We don't want others thinking we show favoritism.

• Be bright and jovial tonight.

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Lady Macbeth speaks of Banquo and Fleance to Macbeth by saying, "But in them nature's copy's not eterne." What does mean?

• They are just copies of each other.

• If you kill one it is as good as killing both of them.

• They won't live forever.

• They will never leave us alone!

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What is the "great bond / Which keeps me pale" that Macbeth wants cancelled and torn to pieces?

• The bond between he and Banquo as BFFs.

• The bond between he and Lady MB as husband and wife.

• The bond of Malcolm to the throne since he is Prince of Cumberland.

• The bond of father and son of Banquo and Fleance since Banquo's sons will rule one day.

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What does Macbeth think his wife will do after she hears of Banquo's murder?

• Applaud him

• Faint

• Cry

• Laugh

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