Macbeth 1.3 Interview: The Witches

The transcript is a dialogue involving a teacher and the weird sisters from Macbeth. It begins with questions about the sisters' activities, including a humorous exchange about a sailor's wife and chestnuts. The conversation shifts to Macbeth's arrival, where the sisters predict his future as king. Banquo also questions the sisters, leading to a discussion about their appearance and prophecies. The dialogue concludes with Macbeth's curiosity about the prophecies and his future, as well as Banquo's fate.

What unusual method of travel does one of the sisters mention?

• Sailing in a sieve

• Walking on water

• Flying on a broomstick

• Riding a horse

What item does one of the sisters possess that is considered powerful?

• A magic wand

• A golden ring

• A witch's broom

• A sailor's thumb

What do the sisters do to prepare their charm?

• Dance in a circle

• Draw a symbol

• Chant a spell

• Mix a potion

How does Banquo describe the sisters' appearance?

• Tall and strong

• Beautiful and graceful

• Short and stout

• Withered and wild

What title do the sisters predict for Macbeth?

• King of Scotland

• Thane of Cawdor

• Thane of Glamis

• Thane of Fife

What future does Banquo learn about his descendants?

• They will be kings

• They will be warriors

• They will be scholars

• They will be merchants

Why is Macbeth surprised by the sisters' prophecy?

• He is already king

• He knows the Thane of Cawdor is alive

• He doesn't believe in prophecies

• He has never met the sisters before