WorksheetsMacbeth Act 3 Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Who is the first character to vocalize his fear in a soliloquy that Macbeth may have murdered Duncan?
Angus
Banquo
Lennox
Macduff
Which word best describes the relationship between Banquo and Macbeth in 3.1?
It’s romantic and sexy
It’s smooth and creamy.
It’s relaxed and chill.
It’s tense and uncomfortable.
Which of the following is not one of the methods of logic that Macbeth uses to motivate the murderers to kill Banquo?
He questions their manhood.
He questions their position in society.
He says that Banquo is the source of their troubles
He says that Banquo killed Duncan.
How has Macbeth changed since Acts 1 and 2?
His indecision is gone; he doesn’t consult his wife for advice for his new murders
He has grown more passive and he relies on others to think for him.
He has lost his courage, honor, and masculinity as Lady Macbeth predicted he would
He sleeps too much, and his sleep indicates that he feels paranoid and guilty.
What metaphor or symbol does Macbeth use to characterize Banquo and Fleance in Act 3?
owl/raven
lambs
wolves
snake/worm
What does the light that Fleance carries away from the scene symbolize?
His light symbolizes knowledge.
His father’s fate is mysterious.
He leaves his evil dad in darkness.
He will restore hope in the future.
Who skips the Macbeths’ banquet?
Angus
Lennox
Macduff
Ross
What does Macbeth say to Lady Macbeth regarding his evil actions in 3.4?
He’s a novice in committing evil, but his evil actions will get easier as they continue.
He says that his actions aren’t evil but necessary. Others would commit the same actions.
He was forced to commit evil actions in order to ensure his survival and success.
His evil actions will soon come to a close.
What does Hecate means when she says that Macbeth “loves for his own ends” (3.5.13)?
He is in love with his beauty.
He is loyal to all.
He is selfishly loyal to himself.
He is satisfied with his power.
What are both Macbeth and Malcolm preparing for that is revealed to the audience in 3.6?
a birthday party
a feast
a meeting with the thanes
a war
“Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown/ And put a barren scepter in my gripe.” In these lines, Macbeth realizes that:
the role of king is a triumph for him
Lady Macbeth has just had a miscarriage.
the crown was made of brass and the jewels are fake.
he killed Duncan for Banquo’s childrens' benefit.
“There the grown serpent lies; the worm that’s fled/ Hath nature that in time will venom breed.” In the above quote, Macbeth is:
. happy to learn that Fleance is wounded and cannot be harmed.
fearful that Fleance will prove a threat in the future
fearful that Macduff will return to avenge his friend Banquo’s death.
hopeful that he will live his life untouched by fate.
The most significant consequence of Fleance’s escape is that he can now:
avenge his father Banquo’s murder.
expose King Duncan’s murderer.
be a threat to Macbeth’s throne.
lend support to Duncan’s exiled sons
The head witch Hecate says Macbeth will “spurn fate, scorn death, and bear/ His hope ‘bove wisdom, grace, and fear.” When he is told this, Macbeth becomes:
victorious
brave
overconfident
wise
