ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are Banquo and Fleance doing when they are attacked?
A
Hunting for dinner
B
Going home
C
Riding their horses
D
Leaving for England
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Banquo and his son Fleance arrive to attend the dinner at the palace. The assassins attack Banquo, intending to kill him and Fleance. They succeed at killing Banquo, but Fleance escapes after his father tells him to run.

Detailed explanation-2: -Banquo and his son Fleance are taking an after dinner walk.]

Detailed explanation-3: -Macbeth is asking Banquo where he is riding because Macbeth has a plan to kill him that day, and had invited him to a feast.

Detailed explanation-4: -The murderers ambush Banquo and Fleance on their way to the castle. They kill Banquo, but his son manages to run away. At the banquet, one of the murderers appears at the door to tell Macbeth the news of Banquo’s death, and Fleance’s escape.

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