1. as he considers macbeth’s kingship, banquo feels
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premonitions of his own impending death.
admiration for macbeth’s achievement.
glimmers of hope for his sons.
disgust at his encounter with the witches.

2. the “barren scepter” macbeth refers to in scene i is a symbol implying that he
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will never be king.
will have no heirs to the throne.
will soon be overthrown and slain.
prefers a smooth scepter without decoration.

3. in scene iv, when macbeth hears that fleance has escaped the murderers, he reacts with