Macbeth Act III Reading Comprehension Assessment

Banquo:

• had his throat cut and 20 gashes in the head

• sees a ghost

• Is the first to claim that Macbeth is not well during the banquet

• is Lord of Northumberland

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Fleance:

• escaped after his father's murder

• sees a ghost

• Suspects Macbeth is responsible for the murder of Duncan

• left to England to ask for military help against Macbeth

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Macduff:

• is in England with Malcolm

• is the rightful heir to the Scottish throne

• escaped after his father's murder

• is Macbeth's partner in crime

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Malcolm:

• is the rightful heir to the Scottish throne

• is the current King of England

• is headed to Ireland to hide from his dad's killers

• is Macbeth's close friend and advisor

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Lady Macbeth wants the banquet guests to think that Macbeth's odd behavior is the result of: 

• a lack of sleep

• a recurring illness

• worry over Banquo

• food poisoning

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When Macbeth first meets with the murderers, how many murderers are there?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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How many murderers show up to kill Banquo and Fleance?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• None

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True or False: Lady Macbeth came up with the plan for Banquo's murder.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is NOT a reason that encourages Macbeth to have Banquo killed?

• Macbeth wants to preserve his own legacy

• Banquo is intelligent

• He fears Banquo’s bravery

• Banquo is jealous of Macbeth’s kingship

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Which of the following does Macbeth NOT mention when trying to convince the murderers to kill Banquo?

• He reminds them that Banquo has wronged them

• He promises that he will make them Thanes

• He says that they have a low social status and are meant for the job

• He says that he can’t kill Banquo himself because they have mutual friends

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