Question 1

What is the name of the character who, with Macbeth, hears prophecies from the witches in Act 1, Scene 3 of 'Macbeth'?

Accepted Answer

Banquo

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Macduff

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King Duncan

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Lady Macbeth

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the Scottish army

Question 2

Which adjective best describes the atmosphere of the opening scene of 'Macbeth'?

Accepted Answer

ominous

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staging

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pathetic fallacy

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familiar

Question 3

What do the witches tell Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 3 of 'Macbeth'?

Accepted Answer

That he will be king.

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That his children will be kings.

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That Duncan will leave the throne to him.

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That they will help him become king.

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That he should kill King Duncan in order to become king.

Question 4

What happens after the witches deliver the prophecies in Act 1, Scene 3 of 'Macbeth'?

Accepted Answer

They disappear.

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They arrange to help Macbeth kill King Duncan.

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They cast a spell on Banquo.

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They tell Lady Macbeth the prophecies.

Question 5

James I, the monarch when 'Macbeth' was first written and performed, believed in witches. What two things did he do to show this belief?

Question 6

Is the witches' appearance in Act 1 of 'Macbeth' the only unnatural event to occur in the play?

Accepted Answer

No. Many unnatural occurrences punctuate the play.

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No but the only other unnatural event is when Hecate appears.

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Yes. The unnatural event starts the play but only to foreshadow ominous events.

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Yes. Other unpleasant and violent things happen but nothing else unnatural.

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