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Macbeth Act 3 Quiz
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Macbeth Act 3 Quiz

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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?

    <p>Growing paranoia and instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The consequences of his moral decline</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Desire for total power and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It causes him to become defensive and paranoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A lingering threat to Macbeth's throne</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The effect of guilt on the human psyche</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It isolates him and fosters suspicion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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