Macbeth proposes to Banquo in scene 1:“If you shall cleave to my consent, when ’tis, It shall make honor for you.” Which of the following choices best paraphrases his proposal?

In response to Macbeth’s proposal, Banquo says: “So I lose none / In seeking to augment it, but still keep / My bosom franchised and allegiance clear.” He means that:

Which of the following responses best describe Macbeth’s mental state during his “dagger” soliloquy?

Which of the following choices best describe Lady Macbeth’s mood at the opening of scene 2, the murder scene?

After the murder in scene 2, Macbeth says, “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood / Clean from my hand?”What does the blood most likely symbolize?

Whom does the porter pretend to let into “hell” at the beginning of Scene 3?

In scene 3, Macbeth tries to explain why he killed the guards, saying, “Who can be wise, amazed, temp'rate, and furious, / Loyal and neutral, in a moment? No man. / Th' expedition of my violent love / Outrun the pauser, reason.” He means:

Banquo establishes himself as an antagonist when he:

According to scene 4, why are the king’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, considered suspects?

What object does Macbeth hallucinate after killing the King?

What is Macbeth’s most likely reason for questioning Banquo about his plans for the day in the beginning of scene 1?

What is the primary reason Macbeth feels he must murder Banquo? Choose the BEST response.

How does Macbeth convince the murderers to kill Banquo? Choose the line(s) from the play below that provide the reasoning he offers them:

Which of the following lines from Act 3 scene 2 best illustrate how Macbeth and Lady Macbeth feel about Duncan now that he is dead?

How does Lady Macbeth react to Macbeth’s idea of killing Banquo?

When Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost at the banquet, we can infer that:

In scene 5, Hecate says, “This night I’ll spend / Unto a dismal and a fatal end.” What do these lines foreshadow?

In scene 6, why does the lord claim that Macbeth is preparing for war?