Macbeth Act 3

What feeling does Banquo express about Macbeth at the beginning of Act 3?

• jealousy

• suspicion

• loyalty

• sadness

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Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day?

• Thieves

• Cooks

• Murderers

• Guards

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What news does Macbeth choose to not tell his wife after Banquo rides away from the castle?

• Banquo is coming to the banquet.

• Banquo is unaware of their evil plots thus far.

• Banquo is in alliance with them.

• He has a plan to kill Banquo.

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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.

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What does Macbeth think his wife will do after she hears of Banquo's murder?

• Applaud him

• Faint

• Cry

• Laugh

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How does Macbeth try to convince the murderers to kill Banquo?

• Macbeth blames all of their misfortunes on Banquo
• Macbeth does not have to convince them because they are murderers
• Macbeth does not convince them, it is Lady Macbeth

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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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What is weird about the murder scene?

• It was very dark and nothing could be seen.
• Banquo decides to walk to the palace instead of ride up on horse.
• The two murderers are surprised when a third murder shows up.

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What is the outcome of Macbeth's planned murder of Banquo and Fleance?

• Banquo dies, but Fleance escapes

• Fleance dies, but Banquo escapes

• Both Banquo and Fleance die

• Both Banquo and Fleance get away

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