Witches' Prophecies in Macbeth

The transcript features a scene from Shakespeare's Macbeth where the witches deliver prophecies to Macbeth and Banquo. The witches predict Macbeth's rise to power and Banquo's descendants becoming kings. Macbeth is intrigued and skeptical, while Banquo is curious about his own fate. The scene explores themes of fate, ambition, and the supernatural.

What do the witches refer to themselves as?

• The Weird Sisters

• The Mystic Maidens

• The Wise Women

• The Enchanted Trio

What item does one of the witches claim to possess?

• A sailor's thumb

• A king's crown

• A golden ring

• A magic wand

What is the witches' plan involving a sieve?

• To summon a storm

• To cast a spell on Macbeth

• To fly across the sea

• To sail like a rat without a tail

What do the witches predict for Macbeth?

• He will become king

• He will be a great warrior

• He will find a treasure

• He will live a long life

What is the significance of the phrase 'foul and fair' in the context of the witches?

• It describes Macbeth's character

• It refers to the weather

• It is a spell they cast

• It highlights the duality of their nature

What does the phrase 'peace, the charms round up' signify?

• The start of a journey

• The end of a conversation

• The beginning of a battle

• The completion of a spell

How do the witches describe Banquo's future?

• Lesser than Macbeth, but greater

• Richer than Macbeth, but poorer

• Stronger than Macbeth, but weaker

• Happier than Macbeth, but sadder

What does Banquo question about the witches?

• Their intentions towards him

• Their appearance and origin

• Their relationship with Macbeth

• Their knowledge of the future

What is Macbeth's initial reaction to the witches' prophecies?

• Excited and eager

• Fearful and anxious

• Skeptical and questioning

• Indifferent and dismissive

How does Macbeth feel about the prospect of becoming king?

• He is indifferent to the idea

• He is confident it will happen

• He is fearful of the responsibility

• It seems unbelievable to him