Welcome to our blog post ISC Macbeth Workbook Answers : Act 3, Scene 3 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 :
The two murderers hired by Macbeth meet at sunset. They are joined by a third murderer, who, Macbeth had sent as a witness. The murderers take their position outside the castle where Banquo is expected to arrive. The moment Banquo and his son Fleance alight from their horses on the path leading to the castle the murderers set upon them and slay Banquo. Fleance manages to escape in the darkness. The fleeing of Banquo from the scene adds to the suspense and Macbeth suffers from great distress as he has not been successful in killing the heir of Banquo who was a threat to him in attaining the crown of Scotland. The murder of Banquo is a crisis in Macbeth’s fortune.
Workbook MCQs :
1. rer: “But who did bid thee join with us?”
2. Why did the Third murderer join the other two murderers?
a. To ensure that the murder is carried out
b. To warn Banquo
c. To attack the two murderers
d. To ensure Banquo’s safety
Answer :- a. To ensure that the murder is carried out
3. How does the second murderer assure his companion not to fear about the third murderer joining them?
a. That his report of what work they are assigned to do tallies with the instructions given to them by Macbeth
b. That his red eyes portray him to be a murderer
c. That he has the same grievances against Banquo as they have
d. That he carries a dagger too
Answer :- a. That his report of what work they are assigned to do tallies with the instructions given to them by Macbeth
4. What does the third murderer hear?
a. horses approaching
b. Banquo’s voice
c. Fleance’s voice
d. the neighing of the horses
Answer :- b. Banquo’s voice
5. What does the first murderer says?
a. the eastern horizon still shines faintly
b. the western horizon still shines faintly
c. the sky is full of stars
d. the sky is overcast with clouds
Answer :- b. the western horizon still shines faintly
6. What does the second murderer say?
a. the guests have all left
b. the rest of the guests who are expected at the supper are already in the court
c. the guests are all seated waiting for Banquo
d. Macbeth has given orders to kill all the guests
Answer :- b. the rest of the guests who are expected at the supper are already in the court
7. What does Banquo instruct the servant to do?
a. To lead the way
b. To give them a light
c. To lead the horses away
d. To inform Macbeth that they have arrived
Answer :- b. To give them a light
8. How far do Banquo and Fleance have to walk to the palace?
a. a mile to the palace.
b. a few steps to the palace.
c. half a mile to the palace.
d. a kilometer to the palace.
Answer :- a. a mile to the palace.
9. What does Banquo tell Fleance?
a. It is likely to rain.
b. It is likely that they will be attacked.
c. It is likely that Macbeth has cancelled the Banquet.
d. It is likely that they are late.
Answer :- a. It is likely to rain.
10. With what do Banquo and Fleance enter?
a. a torch
b. a candle
c. a lantern
d. a lamp
Answer :- a. a torch
11. What do the others do while the First Murderer puts out the light?
a. attack Banquo
b. attack both Banquo and Fleance
c. attack Fleance
d. help Fleance to flee
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12. After the death of Banquo what happens to Fleance?
a. Fleance escapes
b. Fleance dies too
c. Fleance attacks the murderers
d. Fleance surrenders to the murderers
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13. What does Banquo tell Fleance before dying?
1. to fly away
2. not to surrender to the murderers
3. to take revenge
4. to attend the Banquet and pretend that nothing has happened
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 3 and 4
d. 2 and 4
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14. What kind of an act does Banquo considers this attack to be ?
a. An act of treachery
b. An act of cruelty
c. An act of revenge
d. An act of jealousy
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15. What are the last words of Banquo to Fleance before he dies?
a. “Thou may’st revenge-Oslave”
b. “Thou may’st not take revenge-O slave”
C. “Thou may’st fly away”
d. “Thou may’st become King”
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16. What does the third Murderer want to know?
a. Who did strike out the light?
b. Who allowed Fleance to escape?
c. Who killed Banquo?
d. Which direction did Fleance flee?
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17. Why was the third Murderer sent by Macbeth?
a. to help the other two Murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance
b. to ensure that Banquo and his son are killed
c. spy on the two murderers
d. to kill the two murderers after the have killed Banquo and Fleance
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18. Why does the second murderer regret not killing Fleance?
a. They have lost the larger part of the reward
b. They may be punished by Macbeth
c. Killed by Macbeth
d. They are not suitable for the job
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19. What does Banquo consider this act of assault to be?
a. Treachery
b. Patriotism
c. Patricide
d. Fulfilment of the prophecy of the witches
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20. What does the first Murderer decide that they should do immediately?
a. they should go immediately and report to Macbeth what they have done
b. they should runaway
c. they should not report anything to Macbeth lest he might have them killed
d. they should lie to Macbeth that they have killed Banquo and Fleance
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Contextual Questions :
(I) The Third Murderer has joined the other two Murderers because Macbeth wants to ensure that both Banquo and his son are killed.
(II) The other Two Murderers are surprised to see the Third Murderer because they were not told anything about this.
(III) The Second Murderer assures the other that they need not question the credibility of the Third Murderer because his account of what is to be done agrees with the job given to them.
(IV) The First Murderer knows that the traveller is hurrying to reach his destination because he still will have to walk about a mile.
(V) According to the First Murderer the traveller who has been late will spur his horse because the rest of the guests have arrived at the palace and he is late.
(VI) Since Macbeth is a play the horses are left somewhere and Banquo and Fleance walk a mile because Answer :- For Full Answers Get The Workbook Answers PDF – View
(VII) On hearing the horses coming the Second Murderer is sure that it is Banquo approaching because Answer :- For Full Answers Get The Workbook Answers PDF – View
(VIII) The Third Murderer is confident that Banquo and Fleance will walk to the palace gate because Answer :- For Full Answers Get The Workbook Answers PDF – View
(IX) The First Murderer strikes out the light because Answer :- For Full Answers Get The Workbook Answers PDF – View
(X) Banquo shouts out to his son Fleance to fly, fly, fly because Answer :- For Full Answers Get The Workbook Answers PDF – View
Question Answers :
(I) Banquo is truly a victim of the witches. Justify. Write your answer in a short paragraph of about 100-150 words.
Answer :- Banquo neither begged any favour from the witches nor he hated them as unreal beings. But when he heard them making predictions about Macbeth, he asked them casually to speak about him also. The witches predicted that he will not be a king but the father of kings. In case of Macbeth the predictions were fulfilled but he took it to his heart that
the crown which he has acquired would not pass down to his descendent but would go to Banquo’s descendents. He felt so upset that he decided to get Banquo murdered which was not difficult for him. So we can justifiably say that Banquo become a victim of witches. Had they not made the prediction, Banquo would have lived.
(II) “Ride you this afternoon?” Who asks this question? Why does he ask this question? What aspect of the speaker’s character is depicted from this question. Write your answer in a short paragraph of about 100-150 words.
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(III) (a) Discuss the role of Banquo in the tragedy of Macbeth. Write your answer in about 200-250 words.
Answer :- Banquo plays a crucial yet tragic role in Macbeth as both a foil to Macbeth and an unwitting catalyst for his downfall. Like Macbeth, Banquo is a brave general who fights loyally for King Duncan and hears the witches’ prophecies. However, their responses to the predictions differ dramatically—while Macbeth succumbs to ambition, Banquo remains skeptical and virtuous, warning that “the instruments of darkness tell us truths… to betray us.”
Banquo becomes the main source of Macbeth’s insecurity after the witches foretell that his descendants will rule Scotland (“Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none”). This prophecy haunts Macbeth, driving him to murder his once-trusted friend to secure his throne. Banquo’s trusting nature becomes his fatal flaw—he fails to suspect Macbeth’s treachery until it’s too late.
Even in death, Banquo’s significance endures: His ghost torments Macbeth, symbolizing the king’s guilt and crumbling sanity. His son Fleance’s escape ensures the prophecy’s fulfillment, showing that fate cannot be cheated through violence.
Ultimately, Banquo represents moral integrity in contrast to Macbeth’s corruption. His murder marks the point where Macbeth’s tyranny becomes irreversible, sealing his tragic fate.
(b) What is Macbeth’s estimate of Banquo’s character? Write your answer in about 200-250 words.
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Essay Question :
Q. What steps does Macbeth take to ensure that Banquo and Fleance are killed by the murderers?
Answer :- Macbeth employs two murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance. He meticulously plans their murder after eliciting all the relevant information from Banquo, whether the latter intends to ride that afternoon, how far does he intend to ride, and, whether his son Fleance will accompany him? All these questions are asked by Macbeth to Banquo in a very casual manner in the course of his conversation which makes Banquo not to suspect Macbeth’s evil intentions in the least. For Full Answers Get The Workbook Answers PDF – View
