Macbeth Act 3 Scene 4 - 4 Scene 1

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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Why does Macbeth begin to act so oddly at the banquet?

• He has had too much to drink.
• He has been unable to sleep.
• He has become sick.
• He sees the ghost of Banquo.

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How has Macbeth changed between the beginning of Act I and the end of Act III?

• He has gained the respect and loyalty of his friends.
• He no longer hesitates to use betrayal to achieve his ends.
• He no longer doubts his ability to rule justly.
• He no longer regrets having killed King Duncan.

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Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost because he was:

• plagued by guilt
• drunk
• tricked by the thanes
• poisoned by Fleance

How is Lady Macbeth is feeling about Duncan's death now?

• She's glad that Banquo is about to be killed
• She's unhappy and realizing that the murder wasn't making her content
• She regrets not having killed Donalbain and Malcolm, too
• She's enjoying the destruction of Scotland's joy

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What does Macbeth mean in the highlighted lines?

• I am covered in so much blood from Banquo's murder that I must wash before I am discovered.
• I have done so much wrong that taking it all back is just as difficult as moving forward and living with it.
• I have done so much wrong that I must start making the right choices to please God

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Who escapes the ambush on Banquo?

• His son Fleance

• His guards

• Macduff

• His servants

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In Act 4, who says, "Something wicked this way comes"?

• The witches

• Macbeth

• Lady Macbeth

• Malcolm

How many apparitions appear in front of Macbeth?

• one
• two 
• three
• four

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The first apparition warns Macbeth that...

• to beware Macduff

• to beware Siward

• to beware Malcolm

• to beware Lady Macbeth