Macbeth Act 3 Quiz

What does Banquo suspect at the beginning of the Act?

• That Macebth will not be a good king

• That Macbeth wants him dead

• That Macbeth killed Duncan for the throne

• That Macbeth is planning an invasion of England

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Why does Macbeth question Banquo about his plans for his riding expedition with Fleance?

• He hopes to join Banquo later

• He wants to advise him of the best route

• He wants to pass this information to the murderers he's hired

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Complete the quotation: "Upon my head they placed a _____ crown. And put a _______ scepter in my gripe."

• splendid...wonderous

• fruitless...barren

• Scottish...powerful

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Identify the speaker: "it is concluded. Banquo thy sould's flight/ if it find heaven, must find it tonight"

• Fleance

• Macbeth

• First Murderer

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What does the following quote from Lady Macbeth reveal? "Nought's had, all's spent,/ Where our desire is got without content"

• We're no better off, when what we desired has not brought us contentment

• Being queen is more work then she expected

• it's great to be queen

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Identify the speaker: "We have scorched the snake, not killed it"

• Lady Macbeth

• Macbeth

• Banquo

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Complete the quotation: "Our fears in _____ stick deep, and in his royalty of nature."

• Malcolm

• Macduff

• Banquo

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Why is Fleance's escape very troubling for Macbeth

• Fleance can identify the murderers

• his escape deepens Macbeth's insecurities because the witches has said Banquo's children would rule.

• Fleance might try to revenge himself on Macbeth

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To whom oes Macbeth say "never shake they gory locks at me"

• First Murderers

• Fleance

• Banquo's ghost

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How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth's unusual behavior to the Thanes during the Banquet Scene (Scene 4)?

• Illness/drunkenness

• stress

• Madness/insanity

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