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Macbeth Act 3 Quiz (Act III)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare · 5 multiple-choice questions with answers · about 4 min

A free Macbeth Act 3 quiz with answers and explanations. Use it as a reading check after Act III, a homework quiz or quick revision — it covers Act III only, so there are no spoilers for later acts.

Spoiler-safe: covers Act III only.

Skills tested: Inference, Character, Recall, Theme, Language · Difficulty: Standard, Easy, Challenge

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Macbeth Act 3 questions

The answers and an explanation for each question appear as you play, and on the answer-key page of the printout.

  1. Opening Act III alone on stage, what does Banquo suspect?
    That Fleance is in danger · That the witches have deceived him · That Malcolm murdered his father · That Macbeth gained the crown foully
  2. Why does Macbeth say he fears Banquo more than any other man?
    Banquo's heirs are promised the throne · Banquo saw him kill the two grooms · Banquo has gone to join Malcolm · Banquo commands the Scottish army
  3. What happens when the murderers ambush Banquo and Fleance?
    Both escape into the woods · Banquo dies and Fleance escapes · Fleance dies and Banquo escapes · Both are killed in the ambush
  4. After the ghost leaves the banquet, what does Macbeth conclude about murder?
    That the witches have betrayed him · That he must confess to the thanes · That blood always calls for more blood · That his wife no longer loves him
  5. Which image does Macbeth use for his own mind after ordering Banquo's death?
    A raven hoarse with croaking · A borrowed robe too large · A serpent under a flower · A mind full of scorpions
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Original questions written for Pagine. Quotations are from the public-domain text.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Macbeth Act 3 quiz free?

Yes. All 5 questions are free with answers and explanations. Play online with instant feedback, or print it as a test with an answer key — no sign-up needed.

What does the Macbeth Act 3 quiz cover?

Only Act III of Macbeth: what happens, why characters act as they do, and what it shows about the play's big ideas. It tests inference, character, recall, theme, language at standard, easy, challenge level.

Does it contain spoilers?

No. It only covers Act III, so it is safe to take as soon as you finish that part.

Can I use it with a class?

Yes. Print it with the answer key for a reading check, homework or revision lesson, or share the link so students can take it online.

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