Macbeth, Act 3
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- Q13.1-3 - What does Banquo wonder about the witches’ prophecy?If he could bribe or threaten them into changing the futureIf his descendents will really become kingsIf there is any room for free will in the world or if all is fateIf perhaps they were wrong and he might become king one day30s
- Q23.1-3 - How does Macbeth feel about Banquo?He thinks Banquo is planning on murdering him.He believes Banquo to be a loyal friend.He fears that Banquo and his sons will cut short his reign.In his madness, he forgets who Banquo is.30s
- Q33.1-3 - What does Macbeth hire three men to do?Find the witches so he can talk to them againKill Macduff and his familyKill Banquo and his sonProtect him from assassins30s
- Q43.1-3 - Does Lady Macbeth think this murder of Banquo and his son are necessary?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.No, but she’ll help him if he does.30s
- Q53.1-3 - Do the assassins succeed in killing Banquo and Fleance?No, they both escape and vow revenge.Yes, they kill both of them.They kill Banquo but Fleance escapes.They kill Fleance but Banquo escapes.30s
- Q63.4-6 - How does Macbeth feel about Fleance getting away unharmed?It's not such a big deal.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.30s
- Q73.4-6 - What does Macbeth see when he enters the banquet?Duncan alive and well and eating at his tableThe bloody ghost of DuncanA giant falcon sitting on the windowsillThe bloody ghost of Banquo30s
- Q83.4-6 - How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth’s odd behavior?She says not to worry because he’s had strange visions since childhood.She says he suffered a shock during a fight to save Banquo from three murderers.She says he has been poisoned.She says he is sleepwalking.30s
- Q93.4-6 - What does Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, plan for Macbeth?To give him prophecies that say the opposite of the ones he first receivedTo lure him into a cavern and have the witches kill him with a potionTo appeal to his conscience and make him fully understand his guiltTo show him visions that will falsely make him feel secure30s
- Q103.4-6 - Why does Macduff go to England?To betray and abandon his wife and childrenTo ask King Edward for aid in fighting MacbethTo hide from MacbethTo talk to the Prince of Denmark30s