Macbeth Act 3 Quiz

Who is the first character to vocalize his fear in a soliloquy that Macbeth may have murdered Duncan?

• Angus

• Banquo

• Lennox

• Macduff

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Which word best describes the relationship between Banquo and Macbeth in 3.1?

• It’s romantic and sexy

• It’s smooth and creamy.

• It’s relaxed and chill.

• It’s tense and uncomfortable.

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How has Macbeth changed since Acts 1 and 2?

• His indecision is gone; he doesn’t consult his wife for advice for his new murders

• He has grown more passive and he relies on others to think for him.

• He has lost his courage, honor, and masculinity as Lady Macbeth predicted he would

• He sleeps too much, and his sleep indicates that he feels paranoid and guilty.

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Who skips the Macbeths’ banquet?

• Angus

• Lennox

• Macduff

• Ross

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What are both Macbeth and Malcolm preparing for that is revealed to the audience in 3.6?

• a birthday party

• a feast

• a meeting with the thanes

• a war

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“There the grown serpent lies; the worm that’s fled/ Hath nature that in time will venom breed.” In the above quote, Macbeth is:

• . happy to learn that Fleance is wounded and cannot be harmed.

• fearful that Fleance will prove a threat in the future

• fearful that Macduff will return to avenge his friend Banquo’s death.

• hopeful that he will live his life untouched by fate.

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The most significant consequence of Fleance’s escape is that he can now:

• avenge his father Banquo’s murder.

• expose King Duncan’s murderer.

• be a threat to Macbeth’s throne.

• lend support to Duncan’s exiled sons

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What does Macbeth mean when he says the witches placed on his head "a fruitless crown"?

• he will not receive good fortune as king
• he will be a king but have no children
• none of his children will be heir to the crown

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At the beginning of Act 3, Banquo wonders about the following things EXCEPT:

• If he should protect his sons against Macbeth
• If Macbeth killed the King
• Whether his own sons will be king

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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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