Macbeth Acts 3-5

Why does Macbeth decide to murder Banquo?

• The witches predicted that Banquo's son would become king.
• He believes that Banquo wants to kill him and become king himself.
• He knows that Banquo wants King Duncan’s sons to become king.
• He knows that Banquo wants him to stand trial for killing King Duncan.

Why does Macbeth begin to act so oddly at the banquet?

• He has had too much to drink.
• He has been unable to sleep.
• He has become sick.
• He sees the ghost of Banquo.

Where is Malcolm at the end of Act III?

• Scotland
• England
• Spain

At the end of Act III, Macbeth plans to visit the witches once more. What does he want to learn?

• What troubles are still in store for him.
• Why they did not tell him he would have to kill Banquo.
• Why they prophesied that he would be king.
• Where Macduff is hiding.

Where has Macduff gone to ask for help?

• Ireland
• Scotland
• Switzerland
• England

What is the name of the witch leader/ goddess who was upset at what the witches had done?

• Polixenes
• Hecate
• Macdonwald

Why aren't the murder plans (Banquo's) completely successful?

• Banquo tells the other noblemen of Macbeth's deeds before he dies. 
• Fleance (Banquo's son) escapes. 

What does Banquo tell Macbeth he will be doing before the feast?

• Riding his horse
• Singing
• Going to a play
• Shopping at the market

How many murderers show up to kill Banquo and Fleance?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What is the main purpose of Act IV?

• To foreshadow the death of Macduff's family
• To foreshadow the fall of Macbeth
• To foreshadow Malcolm's future
• To foreshadow the rise of Banquo's son, Fleance