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Macbeth Act III Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does Banquo head off to do at the beginning of Act III?

a)

He goes riding

b)

He goes hunting

c)

He goes shopping

d)

He goes drinking

2.

Which of the following images symbolizes the fact that Macbeth is not destined to have sons inherit his throne?

a)

A fruitless crown

b)

A footless throne

c)

A towerless castle

d)

A dull dagger

3.

When convincing the murderers to kill Banquo, Macbeth uses an extended metaphor comparing them to

a)

dogs

b)

rats

c)

fish

d)

worms

4.

Macbeth tells the murderers that it is equally essential that they kill

a)

Fleance

b)

Malcolm

c)

Ross

d)

Macduff

5.

Who hesitates at the idea of killing Banquo when it comes up between them?

a)

Lady Macbeth

b)

Macbeth

6.

Which of the following expressions does Macbeth use to indicate that Banquo may seek his revenge?

a)

Blood will have blood

b)

Bone will have bone

c)

Hearts will have hearts

d)

Death will have death

7.

Which of the following mythical figure makes an appearance in Act III?

a)

Hecate

b)

Circe

c)

Persephone

d)

Demeter

8.

Who does Lennox suggest may have killed Banquo?

a)

Fleance

b)

Macbeth

c)

Lady Macbeth

d)

The Witches

9.

Where is Malcolm hiding out?

a)

The English court

b)

The French court

c)

A cave in the forest

d)

The basement of the palace

10.

Lennox calls Macbeth a

a)

Tyrant

b)

Worth king

c)

Madman

d)

Saint

11.
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.