Macbeth: A Novel Quiz

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Why does Macbeth walk into the Norse Riders hideout in broad daylight? (from Chapters 13 - 19 )

He wants to confer with his secret ally, Sweno.

He carves the hideout to pieces with a new Gatling gun.

He orders a hit on Banquo and Fleance.

He wants to warn them personally that he will be tough on crime.

What is unique about Caithness as herself, Duff, Fleance, and Malcolm attempt to ensnare Macbeth? (from Chapters 32 - 37)

She is the only one who owes gambling debts to Macbeth.

She is the only one who knows Macbeth's exact schedule.

She is the only one who can show herself to Macbeth, as Macbeth does not yet suspect her.

She is the only one who was a former Norse Rider.

Macbeth tells Duff that he should take a few days off, to rest. But what is Macbeth's true intention in saying this? (from Chapters 13 - 19 )

He wants to isolate Caithness and question her about the relationship she has with Duff.

He is no longer interested in pursuing an affair with Meredith, and figures that Duff might as well spend more time with her.

He is still undecided about how to deal with his old friend, Duff, and needs additional time.

He knows that Duff will be at his home in Fife, where he will be an easy target to kill.

What subtle piece of information indicates to Banquo that Macbeth wanted him killed? (from Chapters 13 - 19 )

Macbeth had called just before Banquo departed for the Inverness to double-check what route Banquo would take to get there.

Both the Norse Riders and Hecate's men chase down Banquo in the tunnel.

Hecate tells Banquo that Macbeth is behind the hit right before Hecate shoots Banquo.

When Banquo triggered the police alarm by driving his car into the jewelry shop, no police ever came to the scene.

What subject does Malcolm begin talking about that ultimately convinces Banquo to not drown Malcolm, but instead have Malcolm live in exile? (from Chapters 6 - 12)

How Duncan is not actually very skilled at being a police chief.

The dangers of gambling.

Malcolm convinces Banquo that the Norse Riders will kill Banquo if he kills Malcolm.

That keeping one's children safe is a cause worth dying for.