Macbeth Act 1 Scene 3

Which best describes the difference in opinion of the witches between Banquo and Macbeth?

• While Banquo feels the witches are simply old hangs to be laughed at, Macbeth is terrified of them and wants them to go away.

• While Banquo feels the witches are nothing but scary old hags, Macbeth feels they should be treated with kindness as all living things.

• While Banquo is enraptured by the words of the witches, Macbeth feels as if he is too important to pay them any mind.

• While Banquo is skeptical of their words and their prophecies, Macbeth finds himself curious and wanting to hear more from them.

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What does the following line reveal about Macbeth?

"...stars, hide your fires, let not light see my black and deep desires."

• While he is afraid of the witches, he still wants to know more about them.

• While he is secretly eager to gain power, he must not let this ambition show.

• While he knows Banquo doesn't believe the witches, he still does.

• While he is pleased with the witches, he cannot tell Banquo, who is scared.

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What is the significance of Macbeth's first words in this scene?

"So foul and fair a day I have not seen."

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The witches' prophecy states that Macbeth will be _____ and ______.

Choose all that apply.

• Thane of Cawdor

• Thane of Glamis

• King

• messenger

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What is the witches' prophecy about Banquo?

• He will be king.

• His sons will be kings.

• He will be Thane of Cawdor.

• He will a might knight.

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Which of the witches' prophecies came true in this scene?

• Macbeth is named king.

• Macbeth is named Thane of Cawdor.

• Banquo's children are named kings.

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