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WorksheetsMacbeth (Act 3)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does Banquo wonder about the witches' prophecy?
If perhaps they were wrong and he might become king one day
If there is any room for free will in the world or if the future is ruled by fate
If his sons will really become kings
If he could bribe or threaten the witches into changing the future
How does Macbeth feel about Banquo?
He fears that Banquo and his sons will cut short his reign.
He believes Banquo to be a loyal friend.
He thinks Banquo is planning on murdering him.
In his madness, he forgets who Banquo is.
What does Macbeth hire three men to do?
Protect him from assassins
Kill Macduff and his family
Find the witches so he can talk to them again
Kill Banquo and his son
Does Lady Macbeth think this murder of Banquo and his son are necessary?
No, but she'll help him if he does.
Yes, she thinks the business won't be done until they are both dead.
She's not sure and wants to err on the side of caution by killing them.
She opposes it and threatens to stop Macbeth if he tries.
Do the assassins succeed in killing Banquo and Fleance?
Yes, they kill both of them.
They kill Banquo but Fleance escapes.
No, they both escape and vow revenge.
They kill Fleance but Banquo escapes.
How does Macbeth feel about Fleance getting away unharmed?
It confirms his suspicion that the witches are lying to him.
It's fine because he can blame Banquo's murder on Fleance.
It leaves him vulnerable.
It's not such a big deal.
What does Macbeth see when he enters the banquet?
The bloody ghost of Banquo
The bloody ghost of Duncan
A giant falcon sitting on the windowsill
Duncan alive and well and eating at his table
How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth's odd behavior?
She says he has been poisoned.
She says he is sleepwalking.
She says he suffered a shock during a fight to save Banquo from three murderers.
She says not to worry because he's had strange visions since childhood.
What does Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, plan for Macbeth?
To lure him into a cavern and have the witches kill him with a potion
To give him prophecies that say the opposite of the ones he first received
To show him visions that will falsely make him feel secure
To appeal to his conscience and make him fully understand his guilt
Why does Macduff go to England?
To ask King Edward for aid in fighting Macbeth
To hide from Macbeth
To betray and abandon his wife and children
To talk to the Prince of Denmark
