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What drives Macbeth to arrange the murder of Banquo and Fleance?

His desire to eliminate all threats to his reign

Pressure from Lady Macbeth to secure their power

Fear of a prophecy regarding Banquo's descendants (correct)

A belief that Banquo holds a secret against him

How does the appearance of Banquo's ghost affect Macbeth during the banquet?

It inspires admiration from the other guests

It strengthens his resolve to continue his tyrannical reign

It leads to his erratic behavior and raises suspicion (correct)

It causes him to reveal his plans to the nobles

What significant event occurs that ensures Banquo's lineage continues?

Fleance escapes from the murderers (correct)

Banquo defeats Macbeth in a duel

Macbeth rescues Fleance from the murderers

Macbeth decides to leave the throne to Fleance

What emotional state does Macbeth demonstrate throughout Act 3?

Growing paranoia and instability (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Banquo's ghost symbolize in the context of Macbeth's character progression?

The consequences of his moral decline (B) Signup and view all the answers

What motivates Macbeth's decision to kill Banquo and Fleance?

Desire for total power and control (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the appearance of Banquo's ghost at the banquet influence Macbeth's behavior?

It causes him to become defensive and paranoid (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the escape of Fleance symbolize in the context of Banquo's murder?

A lingering threat to Macbeth's throne (A) Signup and view all the answers

What key theme is illustrated by Macbeth's hallucination of Banquo's ghost?

The effect of guilt on the human psyche (A) Signup and view all the answers

What effect does Macbeth's increasingly paranoid behavior have on his relationship with the nobles?

It isolates him and fosters suspicion (A) Signup and view all the answers