Why did Macbeth want Banquo killed in Act 3?

He feared Banquo's sons would be kings

The witches had advised him to do it.

Lady Macbeth urged him to do it.

Banquo was raising an army against him

Macbeth's resentment and fear of Banquo is due to his...

prophecy he "father a line of kings"

"wisdom that doth guide his valor"

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

She's unhappy and realizing that the murder wasn't making her happy

She's glad that Banquo is about to be killed

She regrets not having killed Donalbain and Malcolm, too

She's enjoying the destruction of Scotland's joy

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

He worries that the prophecy of Banquo is coming true

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 is jealous that Banquo had a son while he had none

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.

When Macbeth says “Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown / And put a barren scepter in my gripe . . .” he means

He will be prosecuted for his crimes.

He and Lady Macbeth have many children.

What uneasiness does Macbeth reveal in scene ii?

living in fear and unable to sleep

thoughts that Lady Macbeth knows his plan to kill Banquo

What plan do the witches have for Macbeth

confuse him by making him feel overconfident

confuse him by complementing him

confuse him by telling him Fleance won't be King

confuse him by refusing to answer his questions

Which statement is most true about Act 3 of Macbeth?

Macbeth now takes the initiative to do evil deeds

Lady Macbeth must still urge Macbeth to protect the throne

Macbeth still shows nervousness about killing

Lady Macbeth advises Macbeth to raise an army

Macbeth Act 3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who says, "I fear, Thou played'st most foully for't" in his opening speech from Act III?

Banquo

Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who does Macbeth plan to murder in scene i?

Macduff

Banquo and Fleance

Duncan

Ross

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In Scene 1, what does Banquo express a desire from the witches prophecies?

a desire to hear more

a wish they not be fulfilled

fear they will be disastrous for Scotland

that they prove true for him as for Macbeth

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Since Duncan's death, Macbeth's statements and behavior suggest...

deceived

smugly satisfied

uneasy and fearful

indecisive and hesitant

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

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Macbeth Act 3

Who says, "I fear, Thou played'st most foully for't" in his opening speech from Act III?

Who does Macbeth plan to murder in scene i?

In Scene 1, what does Banquo express a desire from the witches prophecies?

Since Duncan's death, Macbeth's statements and behavior suggest...

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

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?

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

Who does Macbeth see at the banquet?

Why did Macbeth want Banquo killed in Act 3?

When Macbeth claims to see a ghost, Lady Macbeth reacts with...

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Who says, "I fear, Thou played'st most foully for't" in his opening speech from Act III?

Who does Macbeth plan to murder in scene i?

In Scene 1, what does Banquo express a desire from the witches prophecies?

Since Duncan's death, Macbeth's statements and behavior suggest...

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

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?

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

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Why did Macbeth want Banquo killed in Act 3?

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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?