Macbeth Act 1 scenes 1-3

Front

What genre of play is Macbeth?

Back

Tragedy

Front

What happens to the first Thane of Cawdor?

Back

He is executed for being a traitor.

Front

What title was Macbeth given for his heroic deeds in battle?

Back

Thane of Cawdor.

Front

True or False: According to the Three Witches, Macbeth and his sons will be kings.

Back

False.

Front

Who first spots the witches?

Back

Banquo.

Front

What are the Three Witches also known as in Macbeth?

Back

The Weird Sisters.

Front

What prophecy do the witches give to Macbeth?

Back

That he will become the Thane of Cawdor and eventually the King of Scotland.

Front

What is the significance of the weather in Act 1, Scene 1?

Back

It reflects the chaotic and ominous events to come.

Front

How does Macbeth react to the witches' prophecies?

Back

He is intrigued and begins to contemplate their implications.

Front

What role does Banquo play in relation to Macbeth?

Back

He is Macbeth's friend and fellow soldier, who also hears the witches' prophecies.