Macbeth 4.1 Interview: Macbeth

Macbeth seeks the witches for knowledge about his future. They provide cryptic prophecies, warning him about Macduff and suggesting he is invincible. Despite this, Macbeth decides to eliminate Macduff as a precaution. He also learns that Banquo's descendants will rule, which disturbs him. Ultimately, Macbeth resolves to act swiftly on his intentions, leading to a decision to attack Macduff's family.

Why does Macbeth want to visit the witches again?

• To apologize for past actions

• To seek revenge on them

• To learn about Banquo's ghost

• To gain knowledge about the future

Where does Macbeth find the witches?

• In a village

• In a castle

• In a cavern

• In a forest

What does the first apparition warn Macbeth about?

• The Thane of Cawdor

• Banquo's ghost

• Macduff

• The witches themselves

What does the second apparition tell Macbeth?

• He will lose his kingdom

• He will be king forever

• No one born of a woman will harm him

• He should fear Banquo

What condition must be met for Macbeth to be vanquished, according to the third apparition?

• When the witches disappear

• When Banquo's descendants rule

• When Macduff returns

• When Burnham Wood comes to Dunsinane

How does Macbeth interpret the apparitions' messages?

• As a call to surrender

• As a warning to flee

• As a reassurance of his invincibility

• As a sign of his impending doom

What does Macbeth plan to do to Macduff's family?

• Spare them from harm

• Send them to exile

• Invite them to a feast

• Kill them all

Why is Macbeth concerned about Banquo's descendants?

• They might overthrow him

• They are his family

• They are his allies

• They are witches

What does Macbeth decide about Macduff after hearing the apparitions?

• To ally with him

• To ignore him

• To make peace with him

• To kill him as insurance

What is Macbeth's reaction to the witches' final revelation about Banquo's lineage?

• He is amused

• He is indifferent

• He is relieved

• He is devastated