MACBETH ACT IIIQUIZ

What is Macbeth's most likely reason for questioning Banquo about his plans for the day in the beginning of scene 1?

• He is suspicious that Banquo is conspiring against him with other nobles.

• He wants to know Banquo's whereabouts so the murderers can find him.

• He has heard rumors that Banquo does not plan to attend the banquet.

• He wants to speak to Banquo about the witches' prophecies.

What is the primary reason Macbeth feels he must murder Banquo? Choose the BEST response.

• The people would prefer to have Banquo as their king.

• He fears that Banquo will join with Malcolm and Macduff to overthrow him.

• He believes that Banquo's children will take over his throne.

• The prophecies for Banquo foresee happiness for him rather than guilt.

How does Macbeth convince the murderers to kill Banquo? Choose the line(s) from the play below that provide the reasoning he offers them:

• "Know / That it was he, in the times past, which held you / So under fortune, which you thought had been / Our innocent self."

• "Are you so gospeled / To pray for this good man and for his issue, / Whose heavy hand hath bowed you to the grave / And beggared yours forever?"

• "And thence it is, / That I to your assistance do make love, /Masking the business from the common eye For sundry weighty reasons."

• All of the above

Which of the following lines from Act 3 scene 2 best illustrate how Macbeth and Lady Macbeth feel about Duncan now that he is dead?

• "Better be with the dead, / Whom we, to gain our peace, have sent to peace, / Than on the torture of the mind to lie / In restless ecstasy."

• "But let the frame of things disjoint, both the worlds suffer, / Ere we will eat our meal in fear, and sleep In the affliction of these terrible dreams..."

• "There's comfort yet; they are assailable."

• "Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck, Till thou applaud the deed."

How does Lady Macbeth react to Macbeth's idea of killing Banquo?

• She thinks it is a good idea that will help keep them securely on the throne.

• She wants to help him with the planning so that he doesn't get caught.

• She doesn't want him to do it, telling him that Banquo will not live forever.

• She wonders if he wants to murder her as well.

Which of the following lines from scene 4 best illustrate how Macbeth feels about Fleance after learning he has escaped?

• "See, they encounter thee with their hearts' thanks. / Both sides are even."

• "There the grown serpent lies. The worm that's fled / Hath nature that in time will venom breed; No teeth for th' present."

• "Ay, and a bold one, that dare look on that which might appall the devil."

• "Take any shape but that, and my firm nerves Shall never tremble."

When Macbeth sees Banquo's ghost at the banquet, we can infer that:

• He is not sure if Banquo's is truly dead.

• He feels terrified that Banquo will get revenge from the grave.

• He feels paranoid and guilty for having his friend murdered.

• He is obsessed with the idea that Fleance will expose him for his crime.

During the banquet scene, Macbeth says to Lady Macbeth, "You make me strange / Even to the disposition that I owe. When now I think you can behold such sights, / And keep the natural ruby of your cheeks, / When mine is blanched with fear." These lines reveal that:

• Macbeth believes his wife to blame for his current predicament.

• Macbeth assumes that his wife can also see the ghost of Banquo.

• Macbeth believes his wife does not have human emotions.

• Macbeth feels threatened by his wife's boldness and beauty.

In scene 6, why does the lord claim that Macbeth is preparing for war?

• The witches have told Macbeth to prepare for war.

• Macbeth believes all of his thanes are traitors.

• Malcolm and Macduff are preparing to attack from England.

• Macbeth wants to conquer new territories to expand his power.

7. In scene 5, Hecate says, “This night I’ll spend / Unto a dismal and a fatal end.” What do these lines foreshadow?

• 1. Macbeth’s death

• 1. Macduff’s death

• 1. An end to the witches’ prophecies

• 1. The end of Macbeth’s reign over Scotland