English 9Mr. BusickMacbethAct III Quiz

DIRECTIONS: Please answer each question in a complete sentence. If you do not, you will not receive full credit for your answer.

1. What two people does Macbeth want killed at the beginning of Act III?

2. What does he say to the murderers to convince them to do it?

3. Why does Macbeth want these two people killed? (Give two reasons.)

4. Where are the two people headed when the murderers approach them?

5. What are the outcomes of the attack? (Explain what happens with both people.)

6. How many murderers are there?

7. To what does Macbeth compare each of these persons he wants murdered? (HINT: He compares each to something different—be specific!)

8. Who enters the room where a feast is taking place and where does this “person” sit?

9. How does Macbeth react to this “person”?

10. What do the guests think about his reaction?

11. What excuse does Lady Macbeth use to cover for Macbeth’s actions?

12. Who declines an invitation to attend the feast?

13. Who is angry with the witches? Why?

14. Who is plotting to attack Macbeth? From whom is he seeking help?

15. Which character states that he realizes there are too many inconsistencies in Macbeth’s stories for him to be believable?

BOUNUS: Name one of Macbeth’s tragic flaws.