Question 1

Why is Banquo concerned about Macbeth's rise to power?

Accepted Answer

He suspects Macbeth played a role in Duncan's death.

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He is jealous of Macbeth.

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He fears for his own safety.

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He wants to be king himself.

Question 2

What does Banquo hope for his sons?

Accepted Answer

That they will become kings.

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That they will become powerful generals.

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That they will marry well.

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That they will inherit his lands.

Question 3

Where does Macbeth invite Banquo to be that evening?

Accepted Answer

At a feast.

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On a hunting trip.

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In his private chambers.

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At a council meeting.

Question 4

How does Macbeth describe Banquo in his soliloquy?

Accepted Answer

As a threat to his throne.

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As a brave warrior.

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As a wise counselor.

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As a loyal friend.

Question 5

What is Macbeth's main concern about Banquo's prophecy?

Accepted Answer

Banquo's sons will take his throne.

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Banquo knows too much.

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Banquo will seek revenge.

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Banquo will ally with England.

Question 6

How does Macbeth plan to deal with Banquo and Fleance?

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By hiring murderers to kill them.

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By sending them away on a dangerous mission.

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By imprisioning them.

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By poisoning them

Question 7

How does Macbeth convince the murderers to kill Banquo?

Accepted Answer

By questioning their manhood.

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By promising them wealth.

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By offering them lands.

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By threatening them.

Question 8

Who else does Macbeth instruct the murderers to kill?

Accepted Answer

Fleance.

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Lady Macbeth.

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Duncan's sons.

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Banquo's wife.

Question 9

What does Macbeth say he will do to ensure Banquo's death?

Accepted Answer

Make sure Banquo attends the feast.

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Personally oversee the murder.

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Provide the murderers with weapons.

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Make sure the murderers are well-rewarded.

Question 10

How does Macbeth feel after Banquo leaves the palace?

Accepted Answer

Anxious and fearful.

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Relieved and calm.

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Angry and vengeful.

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Sad and mournful.

Question 11

What does Macbeth reveal about his mental state in his soliloquy?

Accepted Answer

He is tormented by fears and doubts.

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He feels justified in his actions.

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He is at peace with his decisions.

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He is confident and fearless.

Question 12

What does Macbeth mean when he says, "To be thus is nothing; But to be safely thus"?

Accepted Answer

Being king is meaningless unless his position is secure.

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Power comes with many responsibilities.

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Safety is more important than power.

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He doesn't care about being king.

Question 13

How does Macbeth describe Banquo's nature?

Accepted Answer

Noble and virtuous.

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Ambitious and deceitful.

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Wise and cunning.

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Brave and daring.

Question 14

Why does Macbeth not want to personally kill Banquo?

Accepted Answer

He wants to remain unsuspected.

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He is afraid of getting caught.

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He wants to keep his hands clean.

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He respects Banquo too much.

Question 15

What does Macbeth mean when he refers to the "bloody cousins"?

Accepted Answer

Duncan's sons, Malcolm and Donalbain.

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The murderers he hired.

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Banquo and Fleance.

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His own family.

Question 16

What time of day does Macbeth plan to have Banquokilled?

Accepted Answer

In the evening.

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At dawn.

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Atmidnight

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At noon.

Question 17

Why does Macbeth see Banquo as a threat?

Accepted Answer

Thewitches prophesied that Banquo's descendants would be kings.

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Banquo has a large army.

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Banquo knows Macbeth killed Duncan.

Question 18

How does Macbeth's attitude towards murder changein this scene?

Accepted Answer

He is more ruthless and determined.

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He is more hesitant and fearful.

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He is regretful and sorrowful.

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He is indifferent and detached.

Question 19

What does Macbeth fear will happen if Banquo'sprophecy comes true?

Accepted Answer

His legacy will be ruined.

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Banquo will become more powerful

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He will be overthrown.

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He will lose his mind.

Question 20

Who is Macbeth referring to when he says,"Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown"?

Accepted Answer

Himself.

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Banquo.

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Duncan.

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Thewitches.

Question 21

What does Macbeth mean by "a barrenscepter"?

Accepted Answer

His lack of an heir.

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His weak authority.

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His inability to rule effectively.

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His doomed future.

Question 22

What is Macbeth's primary motivation for killingBanquo?

Accepted Answer

Fear of losing power.

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Hatred.

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Jealousy.

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Revenge.

Question 23

How does Macbeth's behavior contrast with Banquo'sin this scene?

Accepted Answer

Macbeth is paranoid, Banquo is calm.

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Macbeth is confident, Banquo is fearful.

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Macbeth is loyal, Banquo is traitorous.

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Macbeth is honest, Banquo is deceitful.

Question 24

What does Macbeth imply about Banquo's wisdom?

Accepted Answer

It is dangerous to Macbeth.

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It is lacking.

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It is beneficial to Macbeth.

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It is overrated.

Question 25

Who is the only person Macbeth trusts in this scene?

Accepted Answer

Himself.

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The murderers.

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Banquo.

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Lady Macbeth.

Question 26

What does Macbeth instruct the murderers to doafter killing Banquo and Fleance?

Accepted Answer

Return to him with proof.

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Hide the bodies.

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Flee the country.

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Take credit for the murder.

Question 27

How does Macbeth ensure the murderers' loyalty?

Accepted Answer

By appealing to their hatred for Banquo.

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By paying them well.

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By paying them well.

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By promising them titles.

Question 28

What does Macbeth mean by "It is concluded.Banquo, thy soul's flight, if it find heaven, must find it out tonight"?

Accepted Answer

Banquo will die tonight and find out if he goes to heaven.

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Banquo willbe saved by divine intervention.

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Banquo's soul will haunt him forever.

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He is undecided about killing Banquo.

Question 29

What does Macbeth hope to achieve by killingBanquo and Fleance?

Accepted Answer

A secure throne.

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Power and wealth.

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Peace of mind.

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Revenge for past wrongs.

Question 30

Why does Macbeth not confide in Lady Macbeth about his plans?

Accepted Answer

He wants to protect her from guilt.

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He doesn't need her approval.

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He wants to surprise her.

Question 31

How does Macbeth view his own safety in relationto Banquo?

Accepted Answer

He feels constantly threatened.

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He feels indifferent to Banquo.

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He feels Banquo is his greatest ally.

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He feels secure and invincible.

Question 32

What does Macbeth's soliloquy reveal about hischaracter development?

Accepted Answer

He is becoming more ruthless and paranoid.

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He is becoming more compassionate.

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He is becoming more fearful and indecisive.

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He is becoming more honorable and just.

Question 33

What is the significance of Macbeth referring tohis crown as "fruitless"?

Accepted Answer

It signifies his lack of descendants to inherit the throne.

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It signifies his lack of power.

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It signifies his inability to rule effectively.

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It signifies his inevitable downfall.

Question 34

How does Banquo's suspicion affect Macbeth's actions?

Accepted Answer

It drives Macbeth to have Banquo killed.

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It makes Macbeth trust Banquo more.

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It causesMacbeth to flee the country.

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It leads Macbeth to confide in Banquo.

Question 35

What does Macbeth mean by "For Banquo's issue have I filed my mind"?

Accepted Answer

He has troubled himself for Banquo's descendants.

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He has committed crimes for Banquo's sake.

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He is angry at Banquo's family.

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He regrets not having children.

Question 36

How does Macbeth manipulate the murderers into killing Banquo?

Accepted Answer

By making them believe Banquo is their enemy.

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By threatening their lives.

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By offering them a large sum of money.

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By promising them positions of power.

Question 37

What is Banquo's reaction to Macbeth's invitationto the feast?

Accepted Answer

He is suspicious but agrees to come.

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Heis excited and eager to attend.

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He refuses to attend.

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He doesn't respond.

Question 38

Why does Macbeth refer to Banquo's "royalty of nature"?

Accepted Answer

To highlight Banquo's threat to his throne.

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To praise Banquo's noble qualities.

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To mock Banquo's ambition.

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To express admiration for Banquo.

Question 39

What is the mood of Act III, Scene 1?

Accepted Answer

Tense and foreboding.

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Melancholic andsorrowful.

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Calm and peaceful.

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Joyful and celebratory.

Question 40

What does Macbeth mean by "our fears inBanquo stick deep"?

Accepted Answer

He deeply fears Banquo's potential actions.

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He believes Banquo fears him.

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He thinks Banquo's fears are unfounded.

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He is afraid of becoming like Banquo.

Question 41

How does Banquo's demeanor affect Macbeth's plans?

Accepted Answer

Banquo's suspicion spurs Macbeth into action.

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Banquo's trust makes Macbeth reconsider.

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Banquo's calmness makes Macbeth hesitate.

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Banquo's friendliness reassures Macbeth.

Question 42

What reason does Macbeth give the murderers for killing Banquo?

Accepted Answer

Banquo's has wronged them in the past.

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Banquo's has stolen from them.

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Banquo's is ploting against Macbeth.

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Banquo is a traitor.

Question 43

What does Macbeth imply when he says, "Thereis none but he / Whose being I do fear"?

Accepted Answer

He fears no one but Banquo.

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Hefears Fleance more than Banquo.

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He fears only himself.

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He fears everyone around him.

Question 44

Why does Macbeth feel insecure about his kingship?

Accepted Answer

He has no heirs to continue his lineage.

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He lacks support from the nobles.

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He is haunted by Duncan's ghost.

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He is afraid of thewitches' prophecies.

Question 45

What does Macbeth's soliloquy reveal about hisfeelings towards the witches' prophecies?

Accepted Answer

He fears they will come true for Banquo.

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He is indifferent to them.

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He is obsessed with their fulfillment.

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He believes they are false.

Question 46

How does Macbeth plan to ensure his own safety?

Accepted Answer

By killing all his rivals.

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By hiding in his castle.

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By increasing his military power.

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By making alliances with other nobles.

Question 47

How does Macbeth justify his actions to himself?

Accepted Answer

By thinking he has no other choice.

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By blaming others for his problems.

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By believing he is fulfilling his destiny.

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By convincing himself it's for the greater good.

Question 48

What does Macbeth mean by "Banquo, thy soul'sflight, if it find heaven, must find it out tonight"?

Accepted Answer

He is determined to kill Banquo tonight.

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He hopes Banquo goes to heaven.

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He is unsure of Banquo's fate.

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He is praying for Banquo's soul.

Question 49

How does the scene contribute to the overall theme of the play?

Accepted Answer

It highlights the consequences of unchecked ambition.

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It depicts the power of fate.

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It explores the theme of friendship.

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It shows the importance of loyalty.

Question 50

Which character is responsible for arranging Banquo's murder?

Accepted Answer

Macbeth

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Lady Macbeth

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The witches

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Macduff

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