Macbeth
Act I
Quiz yourself
In Scene 1,
where do the
witches plan to
meet again, and
why?
answer

The Witches plan to meet Macbeth on the
heath and prophesize his fate. Their
intentions are to cause harm.
What news about
Macbeth does the
bloodstained
captain bring to
the king in Scene
2?
answer

Macbeth has beheaded Macdonwald and
joined Banquo to fight.
What does the
king determine to
do for Macbeth?
Why?
answer

King Duncan wants to give Cawdor’s
title/land to Macbeth as a reward for
saving the nation.
What do the
witches tell
Macbeth in Scene
3? What do they
tell Banquo?
answer

The witches name Macbeth Thane of
Glamis and Cawdor and “king hereafter.”
They tell Banquo he will be greater than
Macbeth, but not as great, happier than
Macbeth, but not as happy, and that his
descendants will be kings even though he
(Banquo) will not be a king.
What are Lady
Macbeth’s plans for
King Duncan when
he visits the
castle?
answer

Lady Macbeth wants to murder the king.