Question

In his soliloquy in Act III Scene i of the play, Macbeth, which one of the following does Macbeth refer to as a reason for fearing Banquo?

(P) Banquo is close to Lady Macbeth.

(Q) Banquo is royal in nature.

(R) Banquo’s descendants will become kings.

(S) Banquo is a poor advisor.

Options

• Only (P) and (Q)

• Only (Q) and (R)

• Only (R) and (S)

• Only (P) and (S)

Answer 1

Only (Q) and (R)

Explanation:

In Act III, Scene i of Macbeth, Macbeth fears Banquo because Banquo is royal in nature and, according to the witches’ prophecy, Banquo’s descendants will become kings. Macbeth worries that he has gained the crown only to pass it on to Banquo’s sons.