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Macbeth Act III Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does Banquo suspect of Macbeth when he says that [Macbeth] play'd most foully for?"

a)

Macbeth was lucky with the prophecies

b)

Macbeth is lucky to be married to Lady Macbeth

c)

Macbeth has upset the natural order by allegedly murdering King Duncan

d)

Macbeth murdered the guards as well as Malcolm and Donalbain

2.

Why is Macbeth so interested in the length of Banquo's "ride?"

a)

Macbeth wants Banquo to enjoy himself

b)

Macbeth plans to have Banquo murdered

c)

Macbeth hopes Banquo's horse gets plenty of exercise

d)

Macbeth would like to join Banquo

3.

Why does Macbeth ask if Fleance will be joining Banquo?

a)

Macbeth wants Fleance to join the banquet

b)

Macbeth likes Fleance's horse

c)

The prophecies predicted that the three would enjoy a nice horseback ride

d)

Macbeth wants to secure his crown by murdering Fleance

4.

How many murderers does Macbeth initially hire?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

5.

Macbeth angers the murderers by comparing them to what he believes to be low-level types of what animals?

a)

cats

b)

dogs

c)

monkeys

d)

birds

6.

Why does Macbeth say that he does not want to murder Banquo himself?

a)

They have too many common friends and he would be an immediate suspect

b)

Banquo reminds him of his brother

c)

They are bitter enemies and Macbeth thinks that Banquo might get the better of him

d)

They are best friends and Macbeth does not want to harm Fleance

7.

What is the difference between this murder plot and King Duncan's?

a)

Macbeth has hired servants/murderers

b)

Macbeth is doing it all by himself

c)

Lady Macbeth is not involved

d)

Lady Macbeth is to kill Banquo

8.

What does Macbeth mean when he states that they have "scorched the snake, not killed it.."

a)

The murder was a success and they have scorched anyone else's chance at usurping Macbeth

b)

The murderers did kill Banquo, but Fleeance escaped.

c)

Banquo and Fleance both lived

d)

Murdering King Duncan was only the first part of the plan. The rest has been foiled since Malcolm and Donalbain have fled

9.

Why is Macbeth envious of the murdered King Duncan?

a)

Macbeth cannot sleep and King Duncan has eternal sleep

b)

King Duncan is still alive and hiding in Cuba

c)

Macbeth can sleep soundly while King Duncan cannot

d)

King Duncan had more friends than Macbeth

10.

How many murderers are there present for the attempted assignation of Fleance and Banquo?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

11.

Who or what appears at the banquet?

a)

A baby's arm holding an apple

b)

An old man fashioning a canoe out with an axe

c)

King Duncan's ghost

d)

Banquo's ghost

12.

Who said the following: "Then comes my fit again. I had else been perfect, Whole as the marble, founded as the rock,"

a)

Lady Macbeth

b)

Ross

c)

Macbeth

d)

Banquo's Ghost

13.

At the beginning of the banquet, with what is Macbeth pre-occupied?

a)

Discussing the murder of Banquo

b)

Making a toast to Banquo

c)

Fearing the return of Malcolm

d)

Wondering where is Macduff

14.

Who are the only two lords to speak during the banquet?

a)

Contieth and Macduff

b)

Ross and Lennox

c)

Lennox and Lenon

d)

Siyward and Seyton

15.

What is Macbeth's response when Lennox shows him an empty chair at their table?

a)

"The table's full."

b)

"I don't like those chairs"

c)

He faints

d)

"I am not hungry any more..."

16.

What does Lady Macbeth claim about Macbeth before having the guests leave?

a)

They are out of food

b)

Macbeth is ill

c)

Macbeth has become too drunk

d)

It is too late and they all must depart

17.

Who said it: "You lack the season of all natures, sleep."

a)

Macbeth

b)

Lennox

c)

Lady Macbeth

d)

Ross

18.

Who is the most powerful witch?

a)

First Witch

b)

Hellena

c)

Hadena

d)

Hecate

19.

What does Lennox find out in the final scene of Act III?

a)

Macduff has traveled to Scotland to meet with King Edward (and Malcolm)

b)

Malcolm and Donalbain are still suspects for King Duncan's murder

c)

Macbeth is innocent

d)

Macbeth has the support of the entire kingdom of Scotland

20.

What is the purpose of Act III, Scene VI?

a)

It prepares the reader for an upcoming battle

b)

It introduces a new main character, Lord

c)

It shows that the unnatural is wearing down

d)

It prepares the reader for a dance-off between Macduff and Macbeth