Macbeth: Key Events and Prophecies

In Act 3, Scene 3 of Macbeth, hired murderers prepare to ambush Banquo and Fleance on a dark road. As Banquo and his son arrive and dismount, they are attacked. Banquo is killed, but his dying words urge Fleance to escape and avenge him. One murderer extinguishes the torch, allowing Fleance to flee in the darkness. The murderers then set off to inform Macbeth. Despite Macbeth's efforts to prevent Banquo's prophecy, Fleance's escape keeps the prophecy alive, suggesting that the witches' prophecies may be beyond Macbeth's control.

What time of day does Act 3 Scene 3 of Macbeth take place?

• Morning

• Noon

• Midnight

• Dusk

Who are the murderers planning to ambush?

• Duncan and Malcolm

• Banquo and Fleance

• Ross and Lennox

• Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

What does Banquo urge Fleance to do as he is dying?

• Fly and avenge his death

• Run away and forget everything

• Stay and fight

• Seek help from Macbeth

What happens to the torch during the attack?

• It is taken by Fleance

• It remains lit throughout the attack

• It is used to set fire to the surroundings

• It is extinguished by one of the murderers

What does Fleance's escape signify in terms of the prophecy?

• The prophecy is irrelevant

• The prophecy is fulfilled immediately

• The prophecy remains possible

• The prophecy is completely nullified