Macbeth's Banquet: Themes and Reactions

The transcript depicts a royal gathering where greetings and toasts are exchanged. The absence of Banquo is noted, leading to Macbeth's disturbance by ghostly visions. Despite the unsettling events, a toast is made in Banquo's honor. Macbeth defies the ghostly presence, and ominous realizations unfold, reflecting on the state of the country as a den of thieves.

What is the initial tone set by the greetings among the king, queen, and noble lords?

• Respectful and hierarchical

• Indifferent and apathetic

• Casual and informal

• Hostile and aggressive

What does the queen agree to do at the beginning of the banquet?

• Dance with the guests

• Offer a toast

• Sing a song

• Leave the banquet

What is the main wish expressed in the toasts made during the banquet?

• For wealth and prosperity

• For power and control

• For love to reign and hate to end

• For peace and quiet

What does Macbeth notice on a guest's face that changes the atmosphere?

• A smile

• Blood

• A tear

• A scar

Whose fate is revealed during the banquet, causing a shift in mood?

• Macbeth's

• Banquo's

• The queen's

• The king's

What is Macbeth's reaction to Banquo's absence?

• He is disturbed

• He is relieved

• He is indifferent

• He is amused

What does Macbeth see that causes him to react with fear and anger?

• A painting

• A shadow

• Banquo's ghost

• A mirror

How do the guests react to Macbeth's behavior during the banquet?

• They are supportive

• They are indifferent

• They are concerned

• They are entertained

What does the queen do to try to calm the situation at the banquet?

• She sings a song

• She scolds Macbeth

• She offers another toast

• She leaves the room

What does Macbeth challenge during his confrontation with the ghost?

• The guests

• The king

• The ghost

• The queen