Macbeth's Prophecies and Reactions

The transcript describes a scene where characters encounter mysterious figures, presumed to be witches, who deliver prophecies. The characters are intrigued and skeptical, questioning the nature and truth of these predictions. The scene sets a tone of mystery and foreshadows future events.

What is the significance of the day described as 'foul and fair'?

• It was a day of mixed weather.

• It was a day of victory and loss.

• It was a day of joy and sorrow.

• It was a day of peace and war.

How do the strange beings differ from normal inhabitants of the earth?

• They have wings.

• They are invisible.

• They do not look like earthly beings.

• They speak in riddles.

What is the initial reaction of Macbeth to the beings?

• He is amused.

• He is curious.

• He is frightened.

• He is dismissive.

What do the beings predict for Macbeth?

• He will travel the world.

• He will find a treasure.

• He will be a king.

• He will become a great warrior.

What is Banquo told about his descendants?

• They will be kings.

• They will be famous warriors.

• They will be wealthy merchants.

• They will be scholars.

What does Banquo not seek from the beings?

• Their knowledge.

• Their favor.

• Their wealth.

• Their power.

What does Macbeth want to know about the 'seeds of time'?

• Where to find them.

• How to plant them.

• Who controls them.

• Which will grow and which will not.

What does Banquo say about his own future?

• He will be a warrior.

• He will be a scholar.

• He will be happier than Macbeth.

• He will be a king.

What is Banquo's reaction to the predictions?

• He is indifferent.

• He is skeptical.

• He is angry.

• He is excited.

What title does Macbeth already hold?

• Thane of Cawdor

• Thane of Glamis

• King of Scotland

• Duke of York