Witches and Prophecies in Macbeth

The transcript is a dialogue from Shakespeare's Macbeth, featuring the witches who deliver prophecies to Macbeth and Banquo. They predict Macbeth's rise to power as Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and eventually king. Banquo is told that his descendants will be kings, though he will not be one himself. The mysterious and cryptic nature of the witches is highlighted, as they speak in riddles and leave the characters pondering their fates.

How are the witches described when they first appear?

• As friendly and welcoming

• As calm and serene

• As wild and otherworldly

• As beautiful and enchanting

What title do the witches first hail Macbeth with?

• King of Scotland

• Thane of Glamis

• Thane of Cawdor

• Prince of Cumberland

Why does Macbeth react with fear to the witches' prophecies?

• He does not believe in prophecies

• He is afraid of becoming king

• He thinks the witches are lying

• He is startled by their accuracy

What does Banquo ask the witches after hearing their prophecies to Macbeth?

• If they will harm Macbeth

• If they can make him king

• If they are real or imaginary

• If they can predict his future as well

What do the witches predict about Banquo's descendants?

• They will be forgotten

• They will be wealthy

• They will be warriors

• They will be kings

How does Banquo's future compare to Macbeth's according to the witches?

• Banquo will be happier but less powerful

• Banquo will be more powerful but less happy

• Banquo will be neither happy nor powerful

• Banquo will be both happier and more powerful