Macbeth Act Three

Why does Banquo have hope that his prophecy will come true?

• He believes Fleance would make the best king

• Macbeth and Lady Macbeth cannot have children

• He believes Macbeth will make Fleance his heir

• Everything else that the witches said has come true

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Why does Macbeth most likely question Banquo about his journey in Scene 1?

• He wants to make sure Banquo will trust him.

• He hopes Lady Macbeth will support his plan.

• He needs the information to give to the murderers later.

• He has to plan the dinner for the evening at the castle.

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Which good quality does Macbeth say in Scene 1 he most fears in Banquo?

• Wise courage

• Physical strength

• Loyalty to friends

• Honesty in leadership

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Why do the two murderers agree to carry out Macbeth's plan in Scene 1?

• Difficult lives have made them violent men.

• They think they will kill Duncan's murderer.

• Macbeth has promised that they will rule.

• They want to impress Lady Macbeth.

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In Scene 2, lines 31-35 (page 107), what does Lady Macbeth admonish Lady Macbeth to do?

• Watch Banquo carefully to see what he knows.

• Act especially nicely and attentively to Banquo.

• Put posion in Banquo's food if he acts guilty.

• Question Banquo about his long journey.

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Which sentence best explains the events in Scene 3?

• Murderers confront Banquo and kill him but fail to kill Fleance.

• Banquo and Fleance confront and kill the murderers who attack them.

• Fleance confronts the murderers but fails to save himself or Banquo from death.

• Murderers kill Fleance but fail to kill his father, Banquo.

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What does the ghost at the dinner banquet in Scene 4 cause Macbeth to do?

• Accuse his wife of murdering Duncan

• Become ill with a childhood illness

• Become agitated and upset

• Question his guests' loyalty to Duncan

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In Scene 4, lines 133-142 (page 123), which excerpt best reveals the weakness in character that is Macbeth's tragic flaw?

• "I hear it by the way; but I will send. / There's not a one of them"

• "More shall they speak, for now I am bent to know / By the worst"

• "For mine own good, / All causes shall give way."

• "(and betimes I will) to the Weird sisters. / More shall they speak"

Which excerpt from Hecate's speech in Scene 5 foreshadows Macbeth's fatal downfall in this tragedy?

• "who, as others do, / Loves for his own ends, not for you"

• "This night I'll spend / Unto a dismal and a fatal end."

• "Have I not reason, beldams as you are, / Saucy and overbold"

• "My little spirit, see, / Sits in a foggy cloud and stays for me."

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Why is Macbeth preparing for war at the end of Act 3?

• Lennox is threatening to take his throne.

• All of his thanes are rebelling against him.

• He wants to conquer England for Scotland.

• Malcolm and Macduff are preparing to fight him.

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