Macbeth Act 3

BANQUO:  Thou has it now:  King, Cawdor, Glamis, all, as the weird women promised, and I fear thou play'dst most foully for 't. (pg 310, lines 1-3) 

What is Banquo thinking in the above line?

• He fears the witches, even if they were right.
• He suspects that Macbeth may have done wrong to become king
• He is glad that his best friend was lucky enough to be king.He is glad that his best friend was lucky enough to be king.
• He hopes that Macbeth will die soon so he can become king

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Which best summarizes Banquo's main point in this soliloquy?

• Macbeth only became king because of his great speaking ability; I have no hope to become king.
• Macbeth will kill me before my son becomes king; I must be careful and watch him.
• The witches were right about Macbeth (even if he cheated to get the crown); surely they must be right about me, too.
• The witches are only trying to lure me with hope; I will go speak with them to make sure they're truthful.

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Why did Macbeth want Banquo killed in Act 3?

• The witches had advised him to do it.
• He feared Banquo's descendants would be kings
• Lady Macbeth urged him to do it.
• Banquo was raising an army against him

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Why does Macbeth say he can't kill Banquo himself?

• He has many friends who also want to kill Banquo
• He doesn't want to risk his and Banquo's friends finding out.
• He knows Banquo is a better fighter than he is
• He knows he won't have the courage to do it himself

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What does Macbeth tell them to do about Banquo's son, Fleance?

• To embrace him and take care of him
• To let him escape because he's too young
• To kidnap him and hold him for ransom
• To kill him, too

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How is Lady Macbeth is feeling about Duncan's death now?

• She's glad that Banquo is about to be killed
• She's unhappy and realizing that the murder wasn't making her content
• She regrets not having killed Donalbain and Malcolm, too
• She's enjoying the destruction of Scotland's joy

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Why does Macbeth tell his wife to treat Banquo with honor and dignity at their banquet?

• She has been rude to most guests since she became queen
• He fears she will reveal their conspiracy to kill King Duncan
• He doesn't want her to know he's behind Banquo's imminent death
• She has been too harsh to Banquo, who deserves only respect

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Why is Macbeth upset when the murderers reveal that Fleance had not been killed?

• He had been insulted by Fleance and wanted his revenge
• He knows Fleance is a better fighter and will raise an army against him
• He worries that the prophecy of Banquo is coming true
• He is jealous that Banquo had a son while he had none

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Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost because he was:

• plagued by guilt
• drunk
• tricked by the thanes
• poisoned by Fleance

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What is NOT one of Lady Macbeth's reactions to Macbeth's behavior during the banquet?

• She reprimands her husband for acting so cowardly
• She tells the lords that her husband is not sane enough to be king
• She makes excuses to the guests that he has these outbursts occasionally
• She tells the lords to leave and stop questioning him

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