WorksheetsMacbeth Act III Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
What does Banquo suspect of Macbeth when he says that [Macbeth] play'd most foully for?"
Macbeth was lucky with the prophecies
Macbeth is lucky to be married to Lady Macbeth
Macbeth has upset the natural order by allegedly murdering King Duncan
Macbeth murdered the guards as well as Malcolm and Donalbain
Why is Macbeth so interested in the length of Banquo's "ride?"
Macbeth wants Banquo to enjoy himself
Macbeth plans to have Banquo murdered
Macbeth hopes Banquo's horse gets plenty of exercise
Macbeth would like to join Banquo
Why does Macbeth ask if Fleance will be joining Banquo?
Macbeth wants Fleance to join the banquet
Macbeth likes Fleance's horse
The prophecies predicted that the three would enjoy a nice horseback ride
Macbeth wants to secure his crown by murdering Fleance
How many murderers does Macbeth initially hire?
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Macbeth angers the murderers by comparing them to what he believes to be low-level types of what animals?
cats
dogs
monkeys
birds
Why does Macbeth say that he does not want to murder Banquo himself?
They have too many common friends and he would be an immediate suspect
Banquo reminds him of his brother
They are bitter enemies and Macbeth thinks that Banquo might get the better of him
They are best friends and Macbeth does not want to harm Fleance
What is the difference between this murder plot and King Duncan's?
Macbeth has hired servants/murderers
Macbeth is doing it all by himself
Lady Macbeth is not involved
Lady Macbeth is to kill Banquo
What does Macbeth mean when he states that they have "scorched the snake, not killed it.."
The murder was a success and they have scorched anyone else's chance at usurping Macbeth
The murderers did kill Banquo, but Fleeance escaped.
Banquo and Fleance both lived
Murdering King Duncan was only the first part of the plan. The rest has been foiled since Malcolm and Donalbain have fled
Why is Macbeth envious of the murdered King Duncan?
Macbeth cannot sleep and King Duncan has eternal sleep
King Duncan is still alive and hiding in Cuba
Macbeth can sleep soundly while King Duncan cannot
King Duncan had more friends than Macbeth
How many murderers are there present for the attempted assignation of Fleance and Banquo?
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Who or what appears at the banquet?
A baby's arm holding an apple
An old man fashioning a canoe out with an axe
King Duncan's ghost
Banquo's ghost
Who said the following: "Then comes my fit again. I had else been perfect, Whole as the marble, founded as the rock,"
Lady Macbeth
Ross
Macbeth
Banquo's Ghost
At the beginning of the banquet, with what is Macbeth pre-occupied?
Discussing the murder of Banquo
Making a toast to Banquo
Fearing the return of Malcolm
Wondering where is Macduff
Who are the only two lords to speak during the banquet?
Contieth and Macduff
Ross and Lennox
Lennox and Lenon
Siyward and Seyton
What is Macbeth's response when Lennox shows him an empty chair at their table?
"The table's full."
"I don't like those chairs"
He faints
"I am not hungry any more..."
What does Lady Macbeth claim about Macbeth before having the guests leave?
They are out of food
Macbeth is ill
Macbeth has become too drunk
It is too late and they all must depart
Who said it: "You lack the season of all natures, sleep."
Macbeth
Lennox
Lady Macbeth
Ross
Who is the most powerful witch?
First Witch
Hellena
Hadena
Hecate
What does Lennox find out in the final scene of Act III?
Macduff has traveled to Scotland to meet with King Edward (and Malcolm)
Malcolm and Donalbain are still suspects for King Duncan's murder
Macbeth is innocent
Macbeth has the support of the entire kingdom of Scotland
What is the purpose of Act III, Scene VI?
It prepares the reader for an upcoming battle
It introduces a new main character, Lord
It shows that the unnatural is wearing down
It prepares the reader for a dance-off between Macduff and Macbeth
