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- 1. Multiple ChoiceBANQUO: Thou has it now: King, Cawdor, Glamis, all, as the weird women promised, and I fear thou play'dst most foully for 't. (pg 310, lines 1-3)
What is Banquo thinking in the above line?He fears the witches, even if they were right.He suspects that Macbeth may have done wrong to become kingHe is glad that his best friend was lucky enough to be king.He is glad that his best friend was lucky enough to be king.He hopes that Macbeth will die soon so he can become king - 2. Multiple Choice
Which best summarizes Banquo's main point in this soliloquy?Macbeth only became king because of his great speaking ability; I have no hope to become king.Macbeth will kill me before my son becomes king; I must be careful and watch him.The witches were right about Macbeth (even if he cheated to get the crown); surely they must be right about me, too.The witches are only trying to lure me with hope; I will go speak with them to make sure they're truthful. - 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Macbeth want Banquo killed in Act 3?The witches had advised him to do it.He feared Banquo's descendants would be kingsLady Macbeth urged him to do it.Banquo was raising an army against him
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Macbeth say he can't kill Banquo himself?He has many friends who also want to kill BanquoHe doesn't want to risk his and Banquo's friends finding out.He knows Banquo is a better fighter than he isHe knows he won't have the courage to do it himself
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Macbeth tell them to do about Banquo's son, Fleance?To embrace him and take care of himTo let him escape because he's too youngTo kidnap him and hold him for ransomTo kill him, too
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow is Lady Macbeth is feeling about Duncan's death now?She's glad that Banquo is about to be killedShe's unhappy and realizing that the murder wasn't making her contentShe regrets not having killed Donalbain and Malcolm, tooShe's enjoying the destruction of Scotland's joy
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Macbeth tell his wife to treat Banquo with honor and dignity at their banquet?She has been rude to most guests since she became queenHe fears she will reveal their conspiracy to kill King DuncanHe doesn't want her to know he's behind Banquo's imminent deathShe has been too harsh to Banquo, who deserves only respect
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Macbeth upset when the murderers reveal that Fleance had not been killed?He had been insulted by Fleance and wanted his revengeHe knows Fleance is a better fighter and will raise an army against himHe worries that the prophecy of Banquo is coming trueHe is jealous that Banquo had a son while he had none
- 9. Multiple ChoiceMacbeth sees Banquo’s ghost because he was:plagued by guiltdrunktricked by the thanespoisoned by Fleance
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is NOT one of Lady Macbeth's reactions to Macbeth's behavior during the banquet?She reprimands her husband for acting so cowardlyShe tells the lords that her husband is not sane enough to be kingShe makes excuses to the guests that he has these outbursts occasionallyShe tells the lords to leave and stop questioning him
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Macbeth mean in the highlighted lines?I am covered in so much blood from Banquo's murder that I must wash before I am discovered.I have done so much wrong that taking it all back is just as difficult as moving forward and living with it.I have done so much wrong that I must start making the right choices to please God
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat word best describes Scotland during Macbeth's reign?peacefulflourishingdepressedreligious
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is most true about Act 3 of Macbeth?Macbeth now takes the initiative to do evil deedsLady Macbeth must still urge Macbeth to protect the throneMacbeth still shows nervousness about killingLady Macbeth advises Macbeth to raise an army
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWho says, "I fear, Thou played'st most foully for't" in his opening speech from Act III?BanquoMacbethLady Macbeth
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat two things about Banquo are bothering Macbeth?Macbeth thinks Banquo is a wise, good man and he knows that Banquo's heirs will one day take the throne.Banquo has tried to overthrow Macbeth and Macbeth knows that Banquo's heirs will one day take the throne.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Macbeth so interested in discovering Banquo's plans for the evening?He wanted to make sure Banquo came to his banquet.He was planning Banquo's murder.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceOf what is Macbeth trying to convince the murderers when they first meet?That Macduff needs to be killed.That Banquo has made their lives miserable.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceHow does Macbeth feel about the murdered Duncan at the beginning of the act?He envies how peaceful he must feel.He claims that "what's done is done.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhy aren't the murder plans completely successful?Macbeth's deeds before he dies.Fleance (Banquo's son) escapes.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat literary term is being used in the following lines: "There the grown serpent lies. The worm that's fled/ Hath nature that in time will venom breed..."?SimileMetaphorParadox
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Macbeth "see" at the banquet?Banquo's ghostworms and serpents
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe day after the banquet, what two things does Macbeth plan to do?Talk to the witches and interrogate the servant who has been spying on Macduff.Talk to the witches and kill Macduff.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the witch leader/ goddess who was upset at what the witches had done?PolixenesHecateMacdonwaldHekap
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of the theatre in London where most of Shakespeare's plays were originally performed?The OrpheumThe Globe
- 25. Multiple ChoiceHow many acts are there in this play (and in all of Shakespeare's plays)?3456
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Lady Macbeth so eager to get rid of the guests during the banquet?She doesn't like them.She is scared that Macbeth will reveal too much.The food has gone bad.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWho is hoping "that a swift blessing/ May soon return to this our suffering country/ Under a hand accursed"?Lady MacbethDonalbainLennoxMacduff
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhere is Malcolm at the end of Act III?ScotlandEnglandSpainIreland
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