Macbeth A1S3

Where does this scene take place?

• A battlefield

• A heath

• A castle

• The royal court

What do the witches predict for Macbeth?

• He will become the King of Norway

• He will be Thane of Cawdor and King hereafter

• He will defeat the King of Norway

• He will remain loyal to Duncan

What is Banquo told by the witches?

• His children will be kings, but he will not

• He will become king instead of Macbeth

• He will live a long life as a soldier

• He will overthrow Macbeth

How does Macbeth react to the witches’ prophecies?

• With disbelief and anger

• With excitement and curiosity

• With indifference

• With immediate plotting

How is the witches’ power depicted in this scene?

• They control the weather but not human fate

• They influence thoughts but do not directly intervene

• They manipulate Duncan’s actions

• They are omnipotent beings

Who delivers the news to Macbeth about his new title?

• Duncan

• Banquo

• Ross and Angus

• Lennox

What does Banquo warn Macbeth about regarding the witches?

• They are loyal to Duncan

• They may lead him to harm despite telling some truths

• They are powerless spirits

• They will make Banquo king

What title does Macbeth receive in this scene?

• Thane of Fife

• Thane of Cawdor

• Prince of Cumberland

• Thane of Glamis

What internal conflict does Macbeth begin to experience after hearing the prophecies?

• Whether to share the news with Lady Macbeth

• Whether fate will crown him or he must act to achieve the throne

• Whether to confront Duncan about his rule

• Whether to banish Banquo

What phrase does Macbeth use to describe the witches’ news?

• “This supernatural soliciting cannot be ill, cannot be good”

• “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”

• “All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter”

• “There’s daggers in men’s smiles”