1. Macbeth Act I
Quiz yourself

2. In Scene 1, where do the witches plan to meet again, and why?

3. answer
The Witches plan to meet Macbeth on the heath and prophesize his fate. Their intentions are to cause harm.

4. What news about Macbeth does the bloodstained captain bring to the king in Scene 2?

5. answer
Macbeth has beheaded Macdonwald and joined Banquo to fight.

6. What does the king determine to do for Macbeth? Why?

7. answer
King Duncan wants to give Cawdor’s title/land to Macbeth as a reward for saving the nation.

8. What do the witches tell Macbeth in Scene 3? What do they tell Banquo?

9. 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.

10. What are Lady Macbeth’s plans for King Duncan when he visits the castle?

11. answer
Lady Macbeth wants to murder the king.