ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many murderers did Macbeth send to kill Banquo?
A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Four
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Act 3, scene 3 A third man joins the two whom Macbeth has already sent to kill Banquo and Fleance . The three assassins manage to kill Banquo. Fleance escapes. Act 3, scene 4 As Macbeth’s banquet begins, one of Banquo’s murderers appears at the door to tell Macbeth of Banquo’s death and Fleance’s escape.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is dusk, and the two murderers, now joined by a third, linger in a wooded park outside the palace. Banquo and Fleance approach on their horses and dismount. They light a torch, and the murderers set upon them.

Detailed explanation-3: -The three murderers attack Banquo and kill him, but botch the job, because Fleance escapes.

Detailed explanation-4: -The men Macbeth summoned appear on the scene, and it is revealed that they are actually murderers whom Macbeth has hired to kill Banquo. Macbeth reminds the murderers of the plan, insisting they make sure to kill Fleance as well.

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