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Macbeth Act 3 Scene 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why does Macbeth know he must kill Banquo?

a)

Banquo is seen as a threat to Macbeth's kingship

b)

Banquo wants to marry Lady Macbeth

c)

Fleance has told Macbeth to do it

d)

Macbeth is mad at Banquo because he stole his horse

2.

In Act 3 Scene 1, Macbeth talks to Banquo to...

a)

see how much Banquo knows about Duncan's murder.

b)

find out if Banquo told anyone about the witches.

c)

find out what Banquo is doing for the rest of that day.

d)

warn him not to oppose his kingship.

3.

Which of these is NOT a reason that Macbeth fears Banquo?

a)

Banquo's great wealth.

b)

Banquo's descendants will be kings.

c)

Banquo's loyalty to King Duncan.

d)

Banquo's knowledge of the prophecies.

4.

How many murderers are sent to kill Banquo?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

2

d)

5

5.

What event does Macbeth invite Banquo to?

a)

a battle

b)

a feast

c)

a wedding

d)

a show

6.

Macbeth queries whether Fleance will be joining Banquo on his afternoon ride?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

Macbeth tricks the murderers into killing Banquo - he claims that Banquo's responsible for ruining their lives?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

Macbeth says "Both of you know Banquo was your enemy."

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

What is main storyline in Act 3 Scene 1?

a)

Macbeth starts a new business

b)

Macbeth plots to kill Banquo and Fleance

c)

Macbeth plots to kill Lady Macbeth

d)

Lady Macbeth plans a holiday

10.

Why does Shakespeare use a rhyming couplet within Macbeth's final speech?

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