Macbeth Act 3 Scene 1

In Scene 1, Macbeth talks to Banquo to...

• see how much Banquo knows about Duncan's murder.

• find out if Banquo told anyone about the witches.

• find out what Banquo is doing for the rest of that day.

• warn him not to oppose his kingship.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Which of these is NOT a reason that Macbeth fears Banquo?

• Banquo's great wealth.

• Banquo's descendants will be kings.

• Banquo's loyalty to King Duncan.

• Banquo's knowledge of the prophecies.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

At the beginning of Act 3, what feeling does Banquo express about the witches' prophecies?

• a desire to hear more

• a wish that they not come true

• a fear that they have been disastrous for Scotland

• a hope that they prove true for him as they have for Macbeth

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What feeling does Banquo express about Macbeth?

• jealousy

• suspicion

• loyalty

• sadness

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• Thieves

• Cooks

• Murderers

• Guards

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What does Macbeth mean by 'to be thus is nothing but to be safely thus'?

• It is not enough to be king; he must kill Banquo

• He won't feel safe until he has killed again

• He doesn't want to be king anymore.

• It is not enough to be king; he must feel safe.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What technique is used in the line 'fruitless crown'?

• Simile

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Sibilance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of these is an explanation for the phrase 'fruitless crown'?

• Macbeth has no fruit

• Macbeth has no children

• Macbeth has no wife

• Macbeth feels his crown is imaginary

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Which of these best describes Macbeth's approach to this murder?

• He is more detached from it.

• He is more involved in it.

• He feels more guilt about it.

• He feels less guilt about it.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Macbeth feel about the prophecy that Banquo's sons will be king?

• He feels happy for his friend.

• He feels confused by the prophecy.

• He feels that the witches have tricked him.

• He feels resentful and bitter towards Banquo and his sons.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3