Banquo and the chivalric code | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

What is the witches' prophecy for Banquo?
- Banquo will become Thane of Fife.
- Banquo will become Thane of Cawdor.
- Banquo will become king.
- Banquo's son will become Thane of Cawdor.
- Banquo's son will become king. ✓
Which of the statements below best describes Macbeth's initial reaction to the witches' prophecies?
- Macbeth is disgusted by their prophecies.
- Macbeth is intrigued by their prophecies. ✓
- Macbeth is afraid of their prophecies.
- Macbeth is extremely excited by their prophecies.
When Banquo says the witches are 'instruments of darkness', what language device is Shakespeare using?
- 'Metaphor' ✓
An aside is a stage direction, but what does it mean?
- It tells the actor which side of the stage to stand on.
- It is intentional and deliberate speech for the audiences' ears only. ✓
- The actor should be off-stage, only their voice should be heard.
- A monologue where a character explains their internal thoughts and feelings.
Match the character to the fate they suffer.
- King Duncan
  
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  is killed in his sleep by Macbeth. ✓
- Banquo
  
  ⇔
  
  is murdered by assassins, on the instruction of Macbeth. ✓
- Fleance, Banquo's son,
  
  ⇔
  
  escapes from the murderers. ✓
- Macbeth
  
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  is murdered in a violent battle by Macduff. ✓
Select the two best inferences about the significance of Banquo's ghost
- Banquo's ghost represents Macbeth's guilt. ✓
- Banquo's ghost shows Banquo will never forgive Macbeth.
- Banquo's ghost further isolates Macbeth from his wife. ✓
- Banquo's ghost is a reminder that the supernatural is real.