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Macbeth Act III

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why does Macbeth decide to murder Banquo?
a)
The witches predicted that Banquo's son would become king.
b)
He believes that Banquo wants to kill him and become king himself.
c)
He knows that Banquo wants King Duncan’s sons to become king.
d)
He knows that Banquo wants him to stand trial for killing King Duncan.
2.
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.
3.
Before the banquet, Macbeth becomes unhappy and distracted. Lady Macbeth says to him, “Gentle my lord, sleek o’er your rugged looks; / Be bright and jovial among your guests tonight.” What does she mean?
a)
Be careful. Your guests are angry and not to be trusted.
b)
Don’t look so gloomy. Be cheerful with your guests.
c)
You look very rugged. Go clean up before seeing your guests.
d)
Don’t be so rough with people. They are your guests, not your enemies.
4.
Why does Macbeth begin to act so oddly at the banquet?
a)
He has had too much to drink.
b)
He has been unable to sleep.
c)
He has become sick.
d)
He sees the ghost of Banquo.
5.
The murderer appears at the banquet to report to Macbeth. He says that Banquo is dead but not his son Fleance. Macbeth says in an aside, “the worm that’s fled / Hath nature that in time will venom breed, / No teeth for th’ present.” What does Macbeth mean?
a)
Fleance is a weak person whom he does not fear.
b)
Fleance is not a danger to him now, but he will become one later.
c)
Fleance is an evil person but no one to fear.
d)
Fleance is a coward for not staying to defend his father.
6.
At the end of Act III, Macbeth plans to visit the witches once more. What does he want to learn?
a)
What troubles are still in store for him.
b)
Why they did not tell him he would have to kill Banquo.
c)
Why they prophesied that he would be king.
d)
Where Macduff is hiding.
7.
How has Macbeth changed between the beginning of Act I and the end of Act III?
a)
He has gained the respect and loyalty of his friends.
b)
He no longer hesitates to use betrayal to achieve his ends.
c)
He no longer doubts his ability to rule justly.
d)
He no longer regrets having killed King Duncan.
8.
When Macbeth says “Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown / And put a barren scepter in my gripe . . .” he means
a)
He will be prosecuted for his crimes.
b)
He and Lady Macbeth have many children.
c)
He has no male children.
d)
He has no right to be king.
9.
Where has Macduff gone to ask for help?
a)
Ireland
b)
Scotland
c)
Switzerland
d)
England
10.
Macbeth’s guilt that causes him to imagine he sees Banquo’s ghost at the banquet is an example of
a)
External conflict
b)
Internal conflict
c)
Theme
d)
Poetic license
11.

What does Banquo reveal in his aside at the beginning of Act III?

a)

He plans to kill Macbeth and take the throne.

b)

He suspects Macbeth killed Duncan to become king.

c)

He was planning to kill Duncan.

d)

He is going to betray Macbeth and support Malcolm.

12.

Who does Macbeth hire men to kill in Scene I?

Select all that apply:

a)

Banquo

b)

Macduff

c)

Fleance

d)

Lennox

13.

What does Lady Macbeth mean in the following quote from Scene ii ?

"Naught’s had, all’s spent,

Where our desire is got without content."

a)

Nothing is gained and everything is spent if you got what you wanted and still can't be happy.

b)

We lost everything we had by spending it wastefully. Now no one is happy.

c)

If you have to risk everything to get one thing, it's not worth it.

14.

What part of Macbeth's plan fails in Scene iii ?

a)

Macduff gets away.

b)

Lady Macbeth discovers the secret.

c)

Fleance gets away.

d)

Banquo escapes.

15.

Why doesn't Macbeth sit at the table when he is asked to?

a)

He sees the murderer he hired come in.

b)

He sees Duncan's ghost in his seat.

c)

He sees Lady Macbeth leave.

d)

He sees Banquo's ghost in his seat.

16.

What reason does Lady Macbeth give to the dinner guests for her husband's behavior?

a)

He is tired.

b)

He has had to much to drink.

c)

He is still mourning Duncan's death.

d)

He has a mental affliction.

17.

Who does Macbeth drink to at the banquet?

a)

Banquo

b)

Lady Macbeth

c)

The late Duncan

d)

Lennox

18.

Who is scolding the witches at the beginning of Scene v ?

a)

Macbeth

b)

Banquo

c)

Hades

d)

Hecate

19.

"He shall spurn fate, scorn death, and bear

His hopes 'bove wisdom, grace, and fear.

And you all know, security

Is mortals' chiefest enemy."


What does security most closely mean?

a)

Safety

b)

Certainty

c)

Confidence

d)

Clarity

20.

Why is Hecate angry with the witches?

a)

They told Macbeth his prophecy without consulting her.

b)

Macbeth insulted her, but the witches helped him anyway.

c)

One of the witches messed up the spell they were performing.

d)

The witches were supposed to protect Duncan.

21.
Macbeth’s guilt that causes him to imagine he sees Banquo’s ghost at the banquet is an example of
a)
External conflict
b)
Internal conflict
c)
Theme
d)
Poetic license
22.
Which best summarizes Banquo's main point in this soliloquy?
a)
Macbeth only became king because of his great speaking ability; I have no hope to become king.
b)
Macbeth will kill me before my son becomes king; I must be careful and watch him.
c)
The witches were right about Macbeth (even if he cheated to get the crown); surely they must be right about me, too.
d)
The witches are only trying to lure me with hope; I will go speak with them to make sure they're truthful.
23.
Why does Macbeth say he can't kill Banquo himself?
a)
He has many friends who also want to kill Banquo
b)
He doesn't want to risk his and Banquo's friends finding out.
c)
He knows Banquo is a better fighter than he is
d)
He knows he won't have the courage to do it himself
24.
Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost because he was:
a)
plagued by guilt
b)
drunk
c)
tricked by the thanes
d)
poisoned by Fleance
25.
At the beginning of Act 3, scene 1, Banquo thinks aloud about 
a)
the prophecies
b)
Macbeth's potential corruption
c)
That his sons and grandsons will become kings
d)
all of the above
26.
Macbeth invites Banquo to 
a)
a private dinner.
b)
go hunting.
c)
to talk "further about what hath been chanced." 
d)
"a solemn supper"
27.
Macbeth muses about his relationship with Banquo.  In doing so, he thinks about two prominent leaders from ancient Rome, comparing Banquo to the great Roman Emperor ______ and himself to _______.
a)
Julius Caesar, Mark Antony
b)
Brutus, Cassius
c)
Mark Antony, Octavius Julius
d)
Octavius (Caesar Augustus), Mark Antony
28.
Macbeth says "We hear our bloody cousins are bestowed / in England and Ireland, not confessing / their cruel parricide."  These two sons of the slain King Duncan are 
a)
Malcolm and Donalbain
b)
Malcolm and Donalbain Jr. 
c)
Macduff and MacSherman
d)
Malcom and Ross
29.
Who is the snake in the following line spoken by Macbeth; "We have scorched the snake, not killed it."  
a)
Banquo's bloodline (descendants)
b)
 Banquo's blood
c)
Duncan's sons (the princes)
d)
the prophecy conveyed by the witches
30.
Which of the following themes is not found in Macbeth?
a)
sleeplessness
b)
women are weak
c)
unnaturalness
d)
appearances can be deceiving
31.
Who is Macbeth talking to when he says "Both of you know Banquo was your enemy."
a)
the guards
b)
the murderers
c)
the murderer
d)
Malcolm and Donalbain
32.
Macbeth realizes that he has murdered the "gracious Duncan," ruined his chance at inner peace, at ever having a good night's sleep again, and even damned his soul to Hell all for
a)
nothing
b)
Banquo's sons.
c)
his "dearest partner of greatness."
d)
the witches.  
33.
What happens to Fleance?
a)
He is adopted by the Macbeths.  
b)
He escapes a murder attempt on his life
c)
He runs away to take Macbeth's side.  
d)
He organizes a movement to overthrow King Macbeth.  
34.
Why is Fleance's fate important?
a)
It makes Macbeth feel more relaxed.  
b)
Fleance will confront the Macbeths.  
c)
Fleance is part of the prophecy.  
d)
It keeps the reader guessing as to who Fleance really is. 
35.
How has the relationship between the Macbeths changed from Acts 1 and 2 to Act 3?
a)
Macbeth has begun to assume more power.  
b)
Lady Macbeth consistently makes it clear to everyone that she has the real power.  
c)
Macbeth distrusts his wife and tells everyone this.  
d)
Lady Macbeth plots against her husband.  
36.
In the final scene of Act 3, Lennox and the Lords think
a)
that Macbeth is a better king than Duncan.
b)
that Macbeth is a better king than Malcolm would be. 
c)
that they wish Macduff was king.
d)
that Macbeth is possibly corrupt. 
37.

Define POSTERITY

a)

Future generations of people

b)

denoting an act of killing

c)

nothing

d)

cheerful

38.

Define CIDE

a)

future generations

b)

nothing

c)

jovial

d)

denoting an act of killing

39.

Define NAUGHT

a)

cheerful

b)

nothing

c)

a source of inspiration

d)

amusement

40.

Define JOVIAL

a)

cheerful

b)

an inspiration

c)

difficult to control or predict

d)

denoting an act of killing

41.

Define MUSE

a)

cheerful

b)

to whiten or become pale

c)

an inspiration

d)

future generations

42.

Define MIRTH

a)

amusement

b)

an inspiration

c)

whiten or become pale

d)

nothing

43.

Define BLANCH

a)

difficult to control or predict

b)

nothing

c)

cheerful

d)

whiten or become pale

44.

Define WAYWARD

a)

difficult to control or predict

b)

future generations

c)

cheerful

d)

amusement

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