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WorksheetsMacbeth Act 3
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 32mins
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Class
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1.
Macbeth tells the murderers that if they kill Banquo...
a)
he will pay them in gold
b)
he will give them a high office
c)
he will consider them his friend
d)
he will own them a favor
2.
Macbeth says, "We have scorched the snake not kill'd it." means...
a)
we won the battle not the war
b)
we did the job we set out to do
c)
bad things happen to bad people
d)
beware of what's coming
3.
Who does Macbeth see at the banquet?
a)
the 3 witches
b)
King of Scotland
c)
Duncan's ghost
d)
Banquo's ghost
4.
In Scene 1, what does Banquo express a desire from the witches prophecies?
a)
a desire to hear more
b)
a wish they not be fulfilled
c)
fear they will be disastrous for Scotland
d)
that they prove true for him as for Macbeth
5.
In Scene 1, what feelings does Banquo express about Macbeth?
a)
envy
b)
suspicion
c)
loyalty
d)
sadness and worry
6.
Macbeth uses all of the following ways to motivate the murderers EXCEPT...
a)
threatening them
b)
appealing to their pride
c)
filling them with hatred
d)
showing his gratitude
7.
When Macbeth claims to see a ghost, Lady Macbeth reacts with...
a)
scorn
b)
horror
c)
amusement
d)
bewilderment
8.
At the end of Act 3, who emerges as Macbeth's new foil?
a)
Lennox
b)
Macduff
c)
Lady Macduff
d)
the murderer of Banquo
9.
Who has been Macbeth's foil in the first 3 acts?
a)
Banquo
b)
Duncan
c)
Lady Macbeth
d)
Macbeth himself
10.
Macbeth's resentment and fear of Banquo is due to his...
a)
"royalty of nature"
b)
"dauntless temper"
c)
"wisdom that doth guide his valor"
d)
prophecy he "father a line of kings"
11.
Lady Macbeth's statement "what's done is done" (about Duncan's murder) is ironic because...
a)
she played a major role
b)
she is not as calm as she pretends
c)
Macbeth's claim to the throne is still shaky
d)
the consequences of Duncan's murder are just unfolding
12.
The most significant consequence of Fleance's escape is that now...
a)
avenge his father's death
b)
expose Duncan's murderer
c)
fulfill the witches' prophecy
d)
lend support to Duncan's sons
13.
The royal feast ends abruptly as a result of...
a)
Banquo's absence
b)
Macduff's absence
c)
Macbeth's emotional state
d)
Lady Macbeth's emotional state
14.
Who was killed before the feast?
a)
Banquo
b)
Fleance
c)
Lady Macbeth
d)
Macduff
15.
Why did Macbeth have Banquo killed?
a)
He didn't want to be friends anymore
b)
Banquo liked his son better than Macbeth
c)
Macbeth thought Banquo might betray him as Duncan's murderer
d)
Lady Macbeth had never liked Banquo
16.
Banquo comes to the feast as a ghost to show Macbeth's guilt and increasing paranoia
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Act 3 opens with ___________ commenting that Macbeth now has everything the witches promised, but that how he achieved it is suspect.
a)
Lady Macbeth
b)
Duncan
c)
Banquo
d)
Macduff
18.
In Act 3 we see a change in the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. _____________ is more in control and ____________ is struggling with what they have done.
a)
Macbeth, Lady Macbeth
b)
Lady Macbeth, Macbeth
c)
Macbeth, Banquo
d)
Banquo, Lady Macbeth
19.
Why does Macbeth tell his wife to treat Banquo with honor and dignity at their banquet?
a)
She has been rude to most guests since she became queen
b)
He fears she will reveal their conspiracy to kill King Duncan
c)
He doesn't want her to know he's behind Banquo's imminent death
d)
She has been too harsh to Banquo, who deserves only respect
20.
Why is Macbeth upset when the murderers reveal that Fleance had not been killed?
a)
He had been insulted by Fleance and wanted his revenge
b)
He knows Fleance is a better fighter and will raise an army against him
c)
He worries that the prophecy of Banquo is coming true
d)
He is jealous that Banquo had a son while he had none
21.
Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost because he was:
a)
plagued by guilt
b)
drunk
c)
tricked by the thanes
d)
poisoned by Fleance
22.
Which statement is most true about Act 3 of Macbeth?
a)
Macbeth now takes the initiative to do evil deeds
b)
Lady Macbeth must still urge Macbeth to protect the throne
c)
Macbeth still shows nervousness about killing
d)
Lady Macbeth advises Macbeth to raise an army
23.
Why does Macbeth decide to murder Banquo?
a)
The witches predicted that Banquo's son would become king.
b)
He believes that Banquo wants to kill him and become king himself.
c)
He knows that Banquo wants King Duncan’s sons to become king.
d)
He knows that Banquo wants him to stand trial for killing King Duncan.
24.
How does Macbeth persuade the two murderers to kill Banquo?
a)
He promises to make them officials in his court.
b)
He offers them a large amount of money.
c)
He guarantees that they will not be punished for the murder.
d)
He reminds them that Banquo has caused all their troubles.
25.
Before the banquet, Macbeth becomes unhappy and distracted. Lady Macbeth says to him, “Gentle my lord, sleek o’er your rugged looks; / Be bright and jovial among your guests tonight.” What does she mean?
a)
Be careful. Your guests are angry and not to be trusted.
b)
Don’t look so gloomy. Be cheerful with your guests.
c)
You look very rugged. Go clean up before seeing your guests.
d)
Don’t be so rough with people. They are your guests, not your enemies.
26.
Why does Macbeth begin to act so oddly at the banquet?
a)
He has had too much to drink.
b)
He has been unable to sleep.
c)
He has become sick.
d)
He sees the ghost of Banquo.
27.
The murderer appears at the banquet to report to Macbeth. He says that Banquo is dead but not his son Fleance. Macbeth says in an aside, “the worm that’s fled / Hath nature that in time will venom breed, / No teeth for th’ present.” What does Macbeth mean?
a)
Fleance is a weak person whom he does not fear.
b)
Fleance is not a danger to him now, but he will become one later.
c)
Fleance is an evil person but no one to fear.
d)
Fleance is a coward for not staying to defend his father.
28.
At the end of Act III, Macbeth plans to visit the witches once more. What does he want to learn?
a)
What troubles are still in store for him.
b)
Why they did not tell him he would have to kill Banquo.
c)
Why they prophesied that he would be king.
d)
Where Macduff is hiding.
29.
How has Macbeth changed between the beginning of Act I and the end of Act III?
a)
He has gained the respect and loyalty of his friends.
b)
He no longer hesitates to use betrayal to achieve his ends.
c)
He no longer doubts his ability to rule justly.
d)
He no longer regrets having killed King Duncan.
30.
Where has Macduff gone to ask for help?
a)
Ireland
b)
Scotland
c)
Switzerland
d)
England
31.
Macbeth’s guilt that causes him to imagine he sees Banquo’s ghost at the banquet is an example of
a)
External conflict
b)
Internal conflict
c)
Theme
d)
Poetic license
32.
Why aren't the murder plans completely successful?
a)
Banquo tells the other noblemen of Macbeth's deeds before he dies.
b)
Fleance (Banquo's son) escapes.
33.
What does Macbeth "see" at the banquet?
a)
Banquo's ghost
b)
worms and serpents
34.
The day after the banquet, what two things does Macbeth plan to do?
a)
Talk to the witches and interrogate the servant who has been spying on Macduff.
b)
Talk to the witches and kill Macduff.
35.
What is the name of the witch leader/ goddess who was upset at what the witches had done?
a)
Polixenes
b)
Hecate
c)
Macdonwald
36.
What was the name of the theatre in London where most of Shakespeare's plays were originally performed?
a)
The Orpheum
b)
The Globe
37.
How many acts are there in this play (and in all of Shakespeare's plays)?
a)
Four
b)
Six
c)
Five
38.
Why is Lady Macbeth so eager to get rid of the guests during the banquet?
a)
She doesn't like them.
b)
She is scared that Macbeth will reveal too much.
39.
Where is Malcolm at the end of Act III?
a)
Scotland
b)
England
c)
Spain
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