Macbeth Act I

Front

Who are the three witches in Macbeth?

Back

The Weird Sisters.

Front

What is the Macbeths' plan to kill the king?

Back

Drug his guards, stab him with their weapons, and blame it on them.

Front

How does Macbeth become Thane of Cawdor?

Back

He wins a battle against another Scottish nobleman.

Front

What do the witches prophesize for Banquo?

Back

He will be the father to kings.

Front

Who comes up with the details of the plan to kill the king?

Back

Lady Macbeth.

Front

What is the significance of the witches' prophecies in Macbeth?

Back

They set the plot in motion and foreshadow Macbeth's rise and fall.

Front

How does Lady Macbeth influence Macbeth's actions?

Back

She questions his manhood and ambition, pushing him to commit murder.

Front

What role does ambition play in Macbeth?

Back

Ambition drives Macbeth to pursue power, leading to his moral decline.

Front

What is the theme of fate vs. free will in Macbeth?

Back

The play explores whether Macbeth's actions are predetermined by fate or chosen by him.

Front

How does Shakespeare use imagery in Act I of Macbeth?

Back

Imagery of darkness and blood foreshadows the violence and moral corruption.