The Tragedy of Macbeth/ Act 3

What does Banquo wonder about the witches' prophecy?

• If perhaps they were wrong and he might become king one day

• If there is any room for free will in the world or if all is fate

• If his descendants will really become kings

• If he could bribe or threaten them into changing the future

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How does Macbeth feel about Banquo?

• He fears that Banquo and his sons will cut short his reign.

• He believes Banquo to be a loyal friend.

• He thinks Banquo is planning on murdering him.

• In his madness, he forgets who Banquo is.

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What does Macbeth hire three men to do?

• Protect him from assassins

• Kill Macduff and his family

• Find the witches so he can talk to them again

• Kill Banquo and his son

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Does Lady Macbeth think this murder of Banquo and his son are necessary?

• No, but she'll help him if he does.

• Yes, she thinks the business won't be done until they are both dead.

• She's not sure and wants to err on the side of caution by killing them.

• She opposes it and threatens to stop Macbeth if he tries.

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Do the assassins succeed in killing Banquo and Fleance?

• Yes, they kill both of them.

• They kill Banquo but Fleance escapes.

• No, they both escape and vow revenge.

• They kill Fleance but Banquo escapes.

How does Macbeth feel about Fleance getting away unharmed?

• It confirms his suspicion that the witches are lying to him.

• It's fine because he can blame Banquo's murder on Fleance.

• It leaves him vulnerable 

• It's not such a big deal.

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What does Macbeth see when he enters the banquet?

• The bloody ghost of Banquo

• The bloody ghost of Duncan

• A giant falcon sitting on the windowsil 

• Duncan alive and well and eating at his table

How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth's odd behavior?

• She says he has been poisoned.

• She says he is sleepwalking.

• She says he suffered a shock during a fight to save Banquo from three murderers.

• She says not to worry because he's had strange visions since childhood.

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What does Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, plan for Macbeth?

• To lure him into a cavern and have the witches kill him with a potion

• To give him prophecies that say the opposite of the ones he first received

• To show him visions that will falsely make him feel secure

• To appeal to his conscience and make him fully understand his guilt

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Why does Macduff go to England?

• To ask King Edward for aid in fighting Macbeth

• To hide from Macbeth

• To betray and abandon his wife and children

• To talk to the Prince of Denmark