Welcome to our blog post ISC Macbeth Workbook Answers : Act 3, Scene 3Â of William Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, “Macbeth.” As dedicated learners and educators, we recognize the importance of unraveling the nuances of Shakespearean literature, which is why we’ve curated this comprehensive guide specifically tailored to the ISC curriculum.
Within this blog, we’ll explore Act 3, Scene 3, utilizing the meticulously crafted workbook provided by Morning Star publishers. Our objective is to not only present multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and detailed answers but also to foster a deeper comprehension of the play’s themes, characters, and linguistic complexities.
While our responses are structured based on the workbook, we encourage students to use this resource as a springboard for their own exploration. Shakespeare’s works offer rich layers of interpretation, inviting individual analysis. Therefore, feel empowered to adapt and personalize our insights to suit your unique learning style and needs.
Whether you’re striving for academic excellence or simply eager to unravel the depths of “Macbeth,” join us on this enlightening journey through Act 3, Scene 3. Let’s embark on an adventure where Shakespeare’s words transcend time, captivating minds across generations.
Table of Contents
Workbook Summary :
Murderers Lie in Wait : The scene takes place outside Macbeth’s palace in park. Macbeth hires two assassins for the murder of Banquo. Macbeth convinces the murderers that Banquo is their enemy. He provides them with information regarding Banquo’s movements just before the murder. Earlier, he has sent a third murderer to assist them as well as to give them their orders.
The murderers are waiting for their victims : Banquo and Fleance. A third murderer is joining the first two hired assassins. He tells them he has been sent by Macbeth to join them. After hearing from the third man that he has been sent by Macbeth himself, the first murderer asks the newcomer to be with them.
Mission Half-Accomplished : Banquo and Fleance are seen by the murderers who are waiting for them. They attack Banquo and stab him. Banquo realises that the attack has been planned by someone. So he instructs his son to save his own life by running away from the place :
O, treachery!
Fly, good Fleance, fly, fly, fly!
Thou mayst revenge-O slave!
By escaping from the murderers, Fleance has some chance to avenge the death of Banquo.
Workbook MCQs :
1. Who is ‘you’ referred to in the first line of this scene?
(a) A soldier
(b) The third murderer
(c) Aspy
(d) None of the above.
Answer :- (b) The third murderer
2. Who is the ‘subject of our watch’ as stated by the first murderer?
(a) Banquo and Fleance
(b) Banquo and Ross
(c) Ross and Lennox
(d) None of the above.
Answer :- (a) Banquo and Fleance
3. What is meant by There’s but one done;”?
(a) Only first murderer is required
(b) The third murderer is killed
(c) Only one person is killed
(d) The murderers are killed.
Answer :- (c) Only one person is killed
4. Which trait of Macbeth’s rule is highlighted in this scene?
(a) His tyrannical rule
(b) His democratic rule
(c) His autocratic rule
(d) His benevolent rule.
Answer :- ( For Full Answers Get The Workbook Answers PDF – View )
Complete The Sentences :
- Macbeth ‘needs not our mistrust’ because he is already suspicious and wary enough without the need for additional mistrust.
- Macbeth sent a third murderer behind two because ( For Full Answers Get The Workbook Answers PDF – View )
