Macbeth Act III Review

In Act III, Scene 1, Macbeth says to Banquo, "Here is our chief guest! Don't miss our feast." He knows he has ordered Banquo and Fleance's murders and acts as though he desires Banquo's presence at the feast. However, he is being deceptive. Of which is this an example?

• foul is fair

• fair is foul

• the elephant in the room

• a dramatic irony

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In Act III, Scene 3, what happens to Fleance?

• He is injured by Macbeth's murderers.

• He is murdered by Macbeth's murderers.

• He is captured and imprisoned.

• He escapes Macbeth's murderers.

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In Act III, Macbeth perceives Banquo as a threat. Which of the following is NOT a reason that he feels threatened by his friend.

• Banquo's sons are a threat to Macbeth's role as king.

• Banquo has much more power and standing with the other thanes than Macbeth does.

• Banquo heard the original prophecies and knows Macbeth may have acted on them.

• Macbeth thinks Banquo is more deserving of king because he is more moral.

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In Act III, Scene 1, how does Macbeth convince the murderers to take the job of slaughtering Banquo and Fleance?

• He tells them Banquo is responsible for all of their troubles.

• He tells them that Banquo has committed treason against him.

• He tells them that Banquo most likely murdered Duncan.

• He tells them that Banquo is conspiring with Norway to overthrow him.

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In Act III, Scene 2, Lady Macbeth states, "Naught's had, all's spent, where our desire is got without content. Tis safer to be that which we destroy than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy." Which statement DOES NOT explain the meaning of her words?

• She has realized that her desire to be queen did not bring her contentment.

• It does not seem as if she has gained anything, and all seems to be lost to her.

• Her desires are to destroy all that brings traitors joy, such as traitors like Macduff.

• She thinks it is better to be a victim in a crime rather than the perpetrator of a crime;

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In Act III, the audience finds out at the end of the act that Macduff has gone where?

• Ireland

• Norway

• Denmark

• England

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Also in Act III, a lord and Lennox discuss that Macduff is "in disgrace" with Macbeth. Pick the choice that is NOT TRUE about why he is in trouble with Macbeth.

• He has fled Scotland in order to find Malcolm.

• He has missed the feast.

• He has been talking negatively about Macbeth.

• He has refused to be a part of Macbeth's army.

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In Act III, Scene 3, another murderer enters the scene. What is the probable explanation for this?

• He has heard that Banquo is the reason for his misfortunes.

• He has always been part of the plot but just was not in the meeting with Macbeth.

• He shows on the scene to help the others because Macbeth wants to make sure the murders are carried out.

• He is not a murderer; he is a spy from England.

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In Act III, Scene 4, Banquo shows up at the banquet. Which BEST describes his appearance?

• He is a bloody ghost making an appearance at Macbeth's feast.

• He is an angry thane coming to confront his king about the ordered assassination.

• He is wounded after the attack and desperately in need of medical care.

• He is dressed in his best attire and ready to eat dinner, to Macbeth's surprise.

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In Act III, Scene 4, why is Macbeth most likely seeing Banquo?

• Banquo is a manifestation of Macbeth's guilty conscience.

• Banquo's appearance is a supernatural occurrence as a result of his violent death.

• Banquo is mockingly attending the feast as he was ordered to do at the beginning of Act III; he attends only as he is able to attend: as a ghost.

• All are possible explanations.

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