Macbeth Study Guide – Act 1, Scenes 1–3

Who do the witches plan to meet at the beginning of the play?

• A. Duncan

• B. Banquo

• C. Macbeth

• D. Malcolm

What is the weather like in Scene 1?

• A. Sunny

• B. Stormy and dark

• C. Snowy

• D. Warm and clear

Who tells King Duncan about Macbeth’s bravery in battle?

• A. A witch

• B. Banquo

• C. A messenger

• D. A soldier

What title does King Duncan give to Macbeth?

• A. King of Scotland

• B. Thane of Glamis

• C. Thane of Cawdor

• D. Prince of Cumberland

What do the witches say Macbeth will become?

• A. A witch

• B. A king

• C. A soldier

• D. A ghost

What title does Macbeth already have when he meets the witches?

• Thane of Cawdor

• Thane of Glamis

• Prince of Scotland

• King

What do the witches tell Banquo?

• He will be rich

• He will die soon

• His children will be kings

• He will be king

How does Macbeth feel after hearing the witches’ prophecies?

• Angry

• Confused and surprised

• Happy and laughing

• Sad and quiet

Who tells Macbeth that he is now the Thane of Cawdor?

• A. Banquo

• B. Duncan

• C. The witches

• D. Ross

What does Macbeth start thinking about at the end of Scene 3?

• Going home

• Becoming king

• Fighting another battle

• Leaving Scotland