Macbeth: Witches and Prophecy Quiz

What supernatural beings appear to Macbeth at the beginning of the story?

• Ghosts
• Witches
• Angels
• Fairies

Where do the witches first meet and make their prophecies?

• In a castle
• On a Scottish heath
• By a river
• In a dark forest

What key prophecy do the witches make about Macbeth?

• He will become a priest
• He will become king
• He will become a merchant
• He will become a soldier

What battle is Macbeth fighting at the beginning of the story?

• A battle against Vikings
• A battle against English soldiers
• A battle against Norwegians and Scottish rebels
• A battle against Irish invaders

How do the witches describe their meeting in their first dialogue?

• In sunshine
• In thunder and lightning
• In calm weather
• In complete darkness

What prophecy is made about Banquo?

• He will become king
• His children will become kings
• He will die in battle
• He will become a priest

How does Macbeth initially react to the witches' prophecies?

• With complete belief
• With total disbelief
• With curiosity and some skepticism
• With anger

What titles are initially mentioned in the witches' prophecy about Macbeth?

• Thane of London
• Thane of Cawdor
• King of Scotland
• Duke of Edinburgh

How do the witches appear to Macbeth and Banquo?

• As beautiful women
• As old men
• As unclear figures in the mist
• As clear and distinct characters

What emotion seems to drive Macbeth's initial reaction to the prophecies?

• Fear
• Joy
• Anger
• Indifference