The Enigmatic Prophecies of Macbeth

What is the first prophecy given to Macbeth by the witches?

• He will become king.

• He will be defeated in battle.

• He will die tomorrow.

• He will become Thane of Cawdor.

Which prophecy is given to Banquo?

• He will become king.

• His children will be kings.

• He will die in battle.

• He will betray Macbeth.

What is the second prophecy given to Macbeth by the witches?

• He will be king.

• He will be betrayed by a friend.

• He will never be defeated until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane Hill.

• He will be killed by a woman.

How do the witches address Macbeth the first time they meet him?

• Thane of Glamis

• Thane of Cawdor

• King hereafter

• All of the above

What is the third prophecy related to Macbeth's downfall?

• He will be overthrown by someone of woman born.

• He will die of natural causes.

• He will be betrayed by his wife.

• No man of woman born shall harm Macbeth.

What do the witches predict about Banquo's lineage?

• They will all die young.

• They will become Thanes.

• They will rule Scotland for generations.

• They will flee the country.

What is the significance of the prophecy that Macbeth cannot be defeated until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane Hill?

• It suggests Macbeth is invincible.

• It is a metaphor for Macbeth's madness.

• It foreshadows the movement of Malcolm's army.

• It implies a natural disaster will defeat Macbeth.

How does Macbeth react to the witches' prophecies initially?

• He is skeptical and dismisses them.

• He is eager to make them come true.

• He is frightened and seeks to avoid them.

• He is curious but cautious.

What prophecy is given to Macbeth regarding Banquo's descendants?

• They will become his allies.

• They will overthrow him.

• They will all die.

• They will be kings.

Which of the following is NOT a prophecy given to Macbeth by the witches?

• He will be king.

• He will be happy and prosperous.

• He will become Thane of Cawdor.

• No man of woman born shall harm him.