Macbeth Acts 3-5 Review

Why does Macbeth decide to murder Banquo?

• He wants to prevent Banquo's descendants from becoming kings.

• He finds out Banquo is plotting against him.

• He is trying to cover up the murder of Duncan.

• He can no longer control his murderous rage.

How does Macbeth plan to murder Banquo (and Fleance)?

• He gets Banquo drunk, then stabs him in his sleep.

• He plans to ask the witches to put a spell on Banquo.

• He hires 3 murderers to jump Banquo on his way to Macbeth's house.

• He plans to kill Banquo on the battlefield.

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What imagery can be seen during the murder of Banquo?

• good v. evil

• day v. night

• winter v. summer

• light v. dark

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What does Banquo's ghost symbolize in the play?

• Macbeth's loss of control/sanity

• Macbeth's lack of guilt

• Macbeth's coming downfall

• Macbeth's resentment toward Lady Macbeth

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Who is Hecate?

• A Scottish nobleman

• Macduff's wife

• The goddess of witchcraft

• A soldier in Macduff's army

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What story has Macbeth given the other lords about Banquo's murder?

• Banquo died of natural causes.

• Fleance killed his father.

• Banquo's guards murdered him.

• Macduff murdered Banquo to get back at Macbeth.

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Why does Macduff flee to England?

• To seek Malcolm and King Edward's help to overthrow Macbeth.

• To escape Scotland because Macbeth is planning to murder him.

• To find a safe place to protect his wife and children from Macbeth

• To find Fleance and get the truth about Banquo's murder

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Match the apparition to the correct prophecy: The warrior's head

• Macbeth won't lose in battle until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane.

• Macbeth can only be killed by someone not born of woman.

• Beware Macduff

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Match the apparition to the correct prophecy: The crowned child holding a tree

• Macbeth won't lose in battle until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane.

• Macbeth can only be killed by someone not born of woman.

• Beware Macduff

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Match the apparition to the correct prophecy: The bloody child

• Macbeth won't lose in battle until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane.

• Macbeth can only be killed by someone not born of woman.

• Beware Macduff

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