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Macbeth Act III Test

Total questions: 102

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
What is the name of the witch leader/ goddess who was upset at what the witches had done?
a)
Polixenes
b)
Hecate
c)
Macdonwald
d)

Duncan

6.
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.
7.
What does Macbeth tell them to do about Banquo's son, Fleance?
a)
To embrace him and take care of him
b)
To let him escape because he's too young
c)
To kidnap him and hold him for ransom
d)
To kill him, too
8.

At the beginning of Act 3, what feeling does Banquo express about the witches' prophecies?

a)

a desire to hear more

b)

a wish that they not come true

c)

a fear that they have been disastrous for Scotland

d)

a hope that they prove true for him as they have for Macbeth

9.

What feeling does Banquo express about Macbeth?

a)

jealousy

b)

suspicion

c)

loyalty

d)

sadness

10.

Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day?

a)

Thieves

b)

Cooks

c)

Murderers

d)

Guards

11.

What news does Macbeth choose to not tell his wife after Banquo rides away from the castle?

a)

Banquo is coming to the banquet.

b)

Banquo is unaware of their evil plots thus far.

c)

Banquo is in alliance with them.

d)

He has a plan to kill Banquo.

12.

What does Macbeth think his wife will do after she hears of Banquo's murder?

a)

Applaud him

b)

Faint

c)

Cry

d)

Laugh

13.

Who kills Banquo?

a)

Macbeth

b)

Banquo's servants

c)

Hired murderers

d)

Macduff

14.

Who escapes the ambush on Banquo?

a)

His son Fleance

b)

His guards

c)

Macduff

d)

His servants

15.

What does Macbeth see at the banquet that no one else does?

a)

Banquo's ghost

b)

Blood in the wine

c)

The three witches

d)

A procession of devils

16.

Why is Hecate so upset?

a)

The witches made fun of her

b)

The witches didn't include her in their plans with Macbeth

c)

She is jealous of Macbeth

d)

She's not upset; she's just a witch

17.

What are Hecate's plans for Macbeth?

a)

She wants the witches to confuse and manipulate Macbeth more.

b)

She wants to witches to lead Macbeth to his undoing.

c)

She wants Macbeth to be happy

d)

She wants the witches to kill Macbeth with a dagger.

18.
At the beginning of Act 3, Banquo wonders about the following things EXCEPT:
a)
If he should protect his sons against Macbeth
b)
If Macbeth killed the King
c)
Whether his own sons will be king
19.
What does Macbeth mean when he says the witches placed on his head "a fruitless crown"?
a)
he will not receive good fortune as king
b)
he will be a king but have no children
c)
none of his children will be heir to the crown
20.
How does Macbeth try to convince the murderers to kill Banquo?
a)
Macbeth blames all of their misfortunes on Banquo
b)
Macbeth does not have to convince them because they are murderers
c)
Macbeth does not convince them, it is Lady Macbeth
21.
Who else must die according to Macbeth?
a)
Ross
b)
Fleance
c)
Lennox
d)
Malcom
22.
Does Lady Macbeth know about Macbeth's plot to murder Banquo?
a)
Yes
b)
No
23.
What is weird about the murder scene?
a)
It was very dark and nothing could be seen.
b)
Banquo decides to walk to the palace instead of ride up on horse.
c)
The two murderers are surprised when a third murder shows up.
24.
What shocks Macbeth in the middle of the banquet?
a)
Banquo's ghost
b)
Duncan's ghost
c)
Fleance's ghost
25.
What does Hecate predict of Macbeth?
a)
He will seek forgiveness of Malcom and Donalbain.
b)
He will die by his own stupidity and ambition.
c)
He will become overconfident convinced of his own security.
26.

Who goes riding before Macbeth's feast?

a)

Banquo

b)

Banquo and Fleance

c)

Banquo and Macbeth

d)

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

27.

For Banquo's children Macbeth says he has done what to his mind?

a)

filed

b)

ground

c)

upset

d)

perturbed

28.

What type of creatures does Macbeth NOT compare the murderers to?

a)

hounds

b)

mongrels

c)

wolves

d)

spaniels

29.

Macbeth's mind is full of what?

a)

Bad thoughts

b)

Scorpions

c)

Pins

d)

Poison

30.

How many murderers attempt to kill Banquo and Fleance?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

31.

Banquo tells Fleance to do what before he is killed?

a)

Escape

b)

Run

c)

Flee

d)

Fly

32.

How many 'trenched gashes' does the murderer say Banquo has in his head?

a)

Ten

b)

Twenty

c)

Thirty

d)

Three

33.

When Banquo's ghost first appears, and Macbeth starts ranting, Lady Macbeth asks him what question?

a)

What is wrong?

b)

Are you a man?

c)

Are you OK?

d)

Is it Banquo?

34.

Which of the following creatures does Macbeth NOT compare himself to?

a)

A Russian bear

b)

A Nemean lion

c)

The Hyrcan tiger

d)

An armed rhinoceros

35.

Macbeth is trying to imply that he is like what mythic hero?

a)

Hercules

b)

Orpheus

c)

Triton

d)

Zeus

36.

Which lord tries to sound out his friends about Macbeth's behaviour and where Macduff has gone?

a)

Ross

b)

Lennox

c)

Angus

d)

Mentieth

37.
What does Banquo mean when he says, "I must become a borrower of the night"?
a)
He doesn't know if he can continue being Macbeth's friend.
b)
He plans on stealing money from Macbeth at night.
c)
He must meet Macbeth to borrow money from him.
d)
He will ride all night.
38.
What is meant by, "Let every man be master of this time"?
a)
you must learn to enjoy freedom
b)
you must learn a new skill
c)
you have time to yourself
d)
you have to control your actions
39.
Why does Macbeth know he must kill Banquo?
a)
A good man is a threat to him.
b)
He knows Macbeth killed Donalbain.
c)
He is tired of his disloyalty.
d)
He worries Banquo will kill him. first.
40.
Macbeth tells the murderers that if they kill Banquo...
a)
he will pay them in gold
b)
he will give them a high office
c)
he will consider them his friend
d)
he will own them a favor
41.
Macbeth says, "We have scorched the snake not kill'd it." means...
a)
we won the battle not the war
b)
we did the job we set out to do
c)
bad things happen to bad people
d)
beware of what's coming
42.
Who does Macbeth see at the banquet?
a)
the 3 witches
b)
King of Scotland
c)
Duncan's ghost
d)
Banquo's ghost
43.
In Scene 1, what does Banquo express a desire from the witches prophecies?
a)
a desire to hear more
b)
a wish they not be fulfilled
c)
fear they will be disastrous for Scotland
d)
that they prove true for him as for Macbeth
44.
In Scene 1, what feelings does Banquo express about Macbeth?
a)
envy
b)
suspicion
c)
loyalty
d)
sadness and worry
45.
Since Duncan's death, Macbeth's statements and behavior suggest...
a)
deceived
b)
smugly satisfied
c)
uneasy and fearful
d)
indecisive and hesitant
46.
Macbeth uses all of the following ways to motivate the murderers EXCEPT...
a)
threatening them
b)
appealing to their pride
c)
filling them with hatred
d)
showing his gratitude
47.
When Macbeth claims to see a ghost, Lady Macbeth reacts with...
a)
scorn
b)
horror
c)
amusement
d)
bewilderment
48.
Macbeth's resentment and fear of Banquo is due to his...
a)
"royalty of nature"
b)
"dauntless temper"
c)
"wisdom that doth guide his valor"
d)
prophecy he "father a line of kings"
49.
Lady Macbeth's statement "what's done is done" (about Duncan's murder) is ironic because...
a)
she played a major role
b)
she is not as calm as she pretends
c)
Macbeth's claim to the throne is still shaky
d)
the consequences of Duncan's murder are just unfolding
50.
The most significant consequence of Fleance's escape is that now...
a)
avenge his father's death
b)
expose Duncan's murderer
c)
fulfill the witches' prophecy
d)
lend support to Duncan's sons
51.
The royal feast ends abruptly as a result of...
a)
Banquo's absence
b)
Macduff's absence
c)
Macbeth's emotional state
d)
Lady Macbeth's emotional state
52.
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.
53.
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.
54.
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.
55.
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
56.
Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost because he was:
a)
plagued by guilt
b)
drunk
c)
tricked by the thanes
d)
poisoned by Fleance
57.
What word best describes Scotland during Macbeth's reign?
a)
peaceful
b)
flourishing
c)
depressed
d)
religious
58.

Who kills Banquo?

a)

Macbeth

b)

Banquo's servants

c)

Hired murderers

d)

Macduff

59.

Who escapes the ambush on Banquo?

a)

Fleance

b)

His guards

c)

Macduff

d)

His servants

60.

In 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.

61.

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.

62.

Which of these best describes Lady Macbeth at the beginning of Act III?

a)

She is ambitious to have more than the crown.

b)

She has achieved what she desires, but this hasn't brought joy or contentment.

c)

She is happy and satisfied with her life but is worried tha tMacbeth will ruin it.

d)

She is not satisfied and asks Macbeth to kill more people to secure the throne.

63.

What do the murderers report to Macbeth about their missions?

a)

Both Banquo and Fleance were killed.

b)

Both Banquo and Fleance escaped.

c)

The murderers didn't follow through with their plan.

d)

Banquo was killed but Fleance escaped.

64.

How does Lady Macbeth try to explain Macbeth's behavior at the banquet?

a)

She explains that it is an illness he has always had.

b)

She says it results from the pressures of kingship.

c)

She explains that it is a puzzle he designed to amuse the guests.

d)

She says it is a form of madness that he inherited from his father.

65.

What do Lennox and the Lord talk about at the end of Act III?

a)

how people/nobility are becoming suspicious of Macbeth

b)

where Malcolm and Donalbain went

c)

The horses eating each other

d)

the witches' prophecy

66.

Who is Hecate?

a)

Macbeth's mistress

b)

Macduff's wife

c)

The witches' leader

d)

A villager

67.
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.
68.
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.
69.
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
70.
Macbeth uses all of the following ways to motivate the murderers EXCEPT...
a)
threatening them
b)
appealing to their pride
c)
filling them with hatred
d)
showing his gratitude
71.
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.
72.
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.
73.
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.
74.

How is Lady Macbeth feeling about Duncan's death now?

a)
She's glad that Banquo is about to be killed
b)
She's unhappy and realizing that the murder wasn't making her content
c)
She regrets not having killed Donalbain and Malcolm, too
d)
She's enjoying the destruction of Scotland's joy
75.
Lady Macbeth's statement "what's done is done" (about Duncan's murder) is ironic because...
a)
she played a major role
b)
she is not as calm as she pretends
c)
Macbeth's claim to the throne is still shaky
d)
the consequences of Duncan's murder are just unfolding
76.
What does Macbeth mean in the highlighted lines?
a)
I am covered in so much blood from Banquo's murder that I must wash before I am discovered.
b)
I have done so much wrong that taking it all back is just as difficult as moving forward and living with it.
c)
I have done so much wrong that I must start making the right choices to please God
77.

Why is Hecate so upset?

a)

The witches made fun of her

b)

The witches didn't include her in their plans with Macbeth

c)

She is jealous of Macbeth

d)

She's not upset; she's just a witch

78.

Why does Macbeth want to kill Banquo and Fleance?

a)

Macbeth is concerned that Banquo will become king.

b)

Macbeth feels that his throne is threatened.

c)

Macbeth doesn't want to kill Banquo.

d)

Banquo threatens to kill Macbeth.

79.

Why did Macbeth use the murderers instead of "doing the deed" (killing Banquo and Fleance) himself?

a)

Macbeth wants to put on an act at the funeral, so no one will connect him to all the murders at the castle.

b)

Banquo is mean to Macbeth after Duncan was murdered.

c)

The murderers owed Macbeth one kill because Macbeth made the murderers attendants in his court.

d)

Macbeth does not want his friends to suspect him of murdering Banquo.

80.

True or False: Lady Macbeth is suspicious of Macbeth's plan for Banquo and Fleance.

a)

TRUE: Lady Macbeth put Macbeth up to killing Banquo and Fleance.

b)

FALSE: Macbeth reassures Lady Macbeth that she doesn't need to know about his plans.

81.

How did the murderers fail at their mission to kill Banquo and Fleance?

a)

Fleance was able to flee before he was murdered.

b)

Banquo fought back and stabbed the first murderer.

c)

The first murderer accidentally slashed the second murderer in the shoulder.

d)

The murderers revealed their plans to Banquo before the deed.

82.

Why does Macbeth behave strangely at the banquet?

a)

Lady Macbeth is dancing with the witch's broom.

b)

He begins to see Banquo's ghost sitting next to him.

c)

He is nervous because he knows that Fleance escaped from the murderers.

d)

Lady Macbeth is eating blood stew.

83.

Why is Hecate displeased with the witches?

a)

The witches made Macbeth go mad before he was able to fully become king.

b)

The witches did not do anything to protect Banquo and Fleance from the murderers attack.

c)

The witches disobeyed Hecate by giving Macbeth prophecies without her permission.

d)

The three witches used the wrong spell on Macbeth which caused him to go mad.

84.

Who does Lennox blame for Banquo's murder?

a)

Fleance

b)

Lady Macbeth

c)

Macbeth

d)

Malcolm

85.

Act 3 ends with

a)

Lennox telling Macduff to return to Scotland.

b)

Macbeth finding Duncon in England.

c)

Lady Macbeth getting medical attention for Macbeth.

d)

the lord and Lennox being suspicious of Macbeth.

86.

What feeling does Banquo express about Macbeth?

a)

jealousy

b)

suspicion

c)

loyalty

d)

sadness

87.

Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day?

a)

Thieves

b)

Cooks

c)

Murderers

d)

Guards

88.

What news does Macbeth choose to not tell his wife after Banquo rides away from the castle?

a)

Banquo is coming to the banquet.

b)

Banquo is unaware of their evil plots thus far.

c)

Banquo is in alliance with them.

d)

He has a plan to kill Banquo.

89.

What does Macbeth see at the banquet that no one else does?

a)

Banquo's ghost

b)

Blood in the wine

c)

The three witches

d)

A procession of devils

90.

What are Hecate's plans for Macbeth?

a)

She wants the witches to confuse and manipulate Macbeth more.

b)

She wants to witches to lead Macbeth to his undoing.

c)

She wants Macbeth to be happy

d)

She wants the witches to kill Macbeth with a dagger.

91.
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.
92.

How is Lady Macbeth feeling about Duncan's death now?

a)
She's glad that Banquo is about to be killed
b)
She's unhappy and realizing that the murder wasn't making her content
c)
She regrets not having killed Donalbain and Malcolm, too
d)
She's enjoying the destruction of Scotland's joy
93.
Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost because he was:
a)
plagued by guilt
b)
drunk
c)
tricked by the thanes
d)
poisoned by Fleance
94.
What does Macbeth mean in the highlighted lines?
a)
I am covered in so much blood from Banquo's murder that I must wash before I am discovered.
b)
I have done so much wrong that taking it all back is just as difficult as moving forward and living with it.
c)
I have done so much wrong that I must start making the right choices to please God
95.
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.
96.
Where has Macduff gone to ask for help?
a)
Ireland
b)
Scotland
c)
Switzerland
d)
England
97.

What is happening in this scene?

a)

Macbeth and Banquo are discussing the flames of kingship

b)

Macbeth is hallucinating Banquo at the banquet

c)

Macbeth is hallucinating Duncan at the banquet

d)

Macbeth is talking the a murderer about killing Banquo

98.

What is happening in this scene?

a)

Macbeth and Banquo are discussing the flames of kingship

b)

Macbeth is hallucinating Banquo at the banquet

c)

Macbeth is hallucinating Duncan at the banquet

d)

Macbeth is talking the a murderer about killing Banquo

99.

What is happening in this scene?

a)

Macbeth is asking advice from Hecate about being king

b)

Macbeth is hiring murders to kill Duncan

c)

Macbeth is hiring murders to kill Banquo

d)

Macbeth is receiving news that Banquo is dead

100.

What is happening in this scene?

a)

Macbeth is asking advice from Hecate about being king

b)

Macbeth is hiring murders to kill Duncan

c)

Macbeth is hiring murders to kill Banquo

d)

Macbeth is receiving news that Banquo is dead

101.

What is happening in this scene?

a)

Macbeth is crowned king, but Banquo is suspicious of him

b)

Macbeth is crowned king, but Banquo is plotting to assassinate Macbeth

c)

Banquo is planning on running away while Macbeth is crowned king

d)

Malcolm is watching Macbeth crowned king before he escapes to England

102.

What is happening in this scene?

a)

Macbeth is crowned king, but Banquo is suspicious of him

b)

Macbeth is crowned king, but Banquo is plotting to assassinate Macbeth

c)

Banquo is planning on running away while Macbeth is crowned king

d)

Malcolm is watching Macbeth crowned king before he escapes to England

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