Banquo Flashcards

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Who is Banquo in ‘Macbeth’?

A

Banquo is a nobleman and a friend of Macbeth, who becomes a key figure in the play.

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True or False: Banquo is the first character to mention the witches in ‘Macbeth’.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Banquo’s quote, ‘If you can look into the seeds of time, and say which grain will grow and which will not,’ refers to the _____ of the witches.

A

prophecies

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What does Banquo imply when he says, ‘There’s husbandry in heaven; Their candles are all out’?

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He suggests that the darkness of night reflects the unnatural events happening in Scotland.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following quotes is attributed to Banquo? A) ‘Out, out brief candle!’ B) ‘Thou hast it now.’ C) ‘Is this a dagger I see before me?’

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B) ‘Thou hast it now.’

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