Macbeth Act III

What does Banquo suspect of Macbeth when he says that [Macbeth] play'd most foully for?"

• Macbeth was lucky with the prophecies

• Macbeth is lucky to be married to Lady Macbeth

• Macbeth has upset the natural order by allegedly murdering King Duncan

• Macbeth murdered the guards as well as Malcolm and Donalbain

Why is Macbeth so interested in the length of Banquo's "ride?"

• Macbeth wants Banquo to enjoy himself

• Macbeth plans to have Banquo murdered

• Macbeth hopes Banquo's horse gets plenty of exercise

• Macbeth would like to join Banquo

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Why does Macbeth ask if Fleance will be joining Banquo?

• Macbeth wants Fleance to join the banquet

• Macbeth likes Fleance's horse

• The prophecies predicted that the three would enjoy a nice horseback ride

• Macbeth wants to secure his crown by murdering Fleance

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How many murderers does Macbeth initially hire?

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• 1

• 2

• 3

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Macbeth angers the murderers by comparing them to what he believes to be low-level types of what animals?

• cats

• dogs

• monkeys

• birds

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Why does Macbeth say that he does not want to murder Banquo himself?

• They have too many common friends and he would be an immediate suspect

• Banquo reminds him of his brother

• They are bitter enemies and Macbeth thinks that Banquo might get the better of him

• They are best friends and Macbeth does not want to harm Fleance

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What is the difference between this murder plot and King Duncan's?

• Macbeth has hired servants/murderers

• Macbeth is doing it all by himself

• Lady Macbeth is not involved

• Lady Macbeth is to kill Banquo

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What does Macbeth mean when he states that they have "scorched the snake, not killed it.."

• The murder was a success and they have scorched anyone else's chance at usurping Macbeth

• The murderers did a fantastic job and nobody is suspicious that he committed the crime

• Banquo and Fleance both lived

• Murdering King Duncan was only the first part of the plan. The rest has been foiled since Malcolm and Donalbain have fled

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Why is Macbeth envious of the murdered King Duncan?

• Macbeth cannot sleep and King Duncan has eternal sleep

• King Duncan is still alive and hiding in Cuba

• Macbeth can sleep soundly while King Duncan cannot

• King Duncan had more friends than Macbeth

How many murderers are there present for the attempted assignation of Fleance and Banquo?

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• 1

• 2

• 3

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