Essentials Study Guide: Macbeth Mini Test #2

Lady Macbeth helps plan the murder of Banquo and his son.

• True

• False

What does Banquo wonder about the witches' prophecy?

• If perhaps they were wrong and he might become king one day

• If his descendents will really become kings

How does Macbeth feel about Banquo?

• He fears that Banquo and his sons will cut short his reign.

• In his madness, he forgets who Banquo is.

What does Macbeth hire three men to do?

• Kill Banquo and his son

• Find the witches so he can talk to them again

Do the assassins succeed in killing Banquo and Fleance?

• Yes, they kill both of them.

• They kill Banquo, but Fleance escapes.

How does Macbeth feel about Fleance getting away unharmed?

• It leaves him vulnerable.

• It confirms his suspicion that the witches are lying to him.

What does Macbeth see when he enters the banquet?

• The bloody ghost of Duncan

• The bloody ghost of Banquo

How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth's odd behavior?

• She says not to worry because he's had strange visions since childhood.

• She says he is sleepwalking.

After the banquet ends, Macbeth says he will go tomorrow to see the witches.

• True

• False

Why does Macduff go to England?

• To ask King Edward for aid in fighting Macbeth

• To hide from Macbeth