Macbeth Act 3 Scene 1 Lines 1-23

Question 1

"If there come truth from them...why, by the VERITIES on thee made good..."

Accepted Answer

truths

Question 2

What does unbecoming mean?

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not proper or appropriate

Question 3

"It should not stand in thy POSTERITY but that myself should be the root and father.

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future generations

Question 4

"My duties are with a most indissoluble tie forever knit". Who says this and what does "indissoluble tie" mean?

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Banquo/unbreakable bond

Question 5

Complete: "Tonight we hold a ... supper, sir"

Accepted Answer

solemn

Question 6

"But that myself should be the root and father of many kings." Who says this and what does "root" mean?

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Banquo/origin

Question 7

"Your good advice, which still hath been both grave and prosperous in this day's council". What does council mean?

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A body of people meeting for a purpose.

Question 8

"My duties are with a most indissoluble tie forever knit". Who says this and what does "knit" mean?

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Banquo/joined

Question 9

"May they not be my ORACLES as well and set me up in hope?"

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predictions

Question 10

"We hear our bloody cousins are bestowed in England and in Ireland". What does "bestowed" mean?

Accepted Answer

Lodged

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