Macbeth Act 1 Scene 3

A short quiz

Answer these questions in full sentences and in as much

detail as possible:

1) What three things do the witches tell Macbeth?

The three things the witches tell Macbeth are:

 Thane of Glamis

 Thane of Cawdor

 He will be the King hereafter

2) What do the witches tell Banquo?

The witches tell Banquo that he is lesser than Macbeth, not as

happy and that his descendants will be King but not him.

3) What two questions does Macbeth ask the witches in lines 70 – 79?

The two questions Macbeth asked were:

 “But how can you call me the thane of Cawdor?”

 “why you stop us at this desolate place with this prophetic greeting?”

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4) How do you think Macbeth feels after meeting the witches?

Macbeth is conflicted and dazed about the murdering of the king.

He is also left curious after meeting the witches. In the play, it
states that he feels as if he is on drugs.

5) How do you think Banquo feels?

Banquo feels devastated after meeting the witches. The witches

gave Banquo news about how he is less than Macbeth, which is why
he might have felt jealous and devastated.

6) In lines 104 – 107 what news does Ross bring to Macbeth?

Ross informs Macbeth that he is now the Thane of Cawdor.

7) How does Shakespeare show Banquo’s reaction to this news?

In the acting directions, Banquo is shocked by the news that was

given to Macbeth. He also said “Can the devil tell the truth?” as he
was in disbelief.

8) How has Macbeth come to be Thane of Cawdor?

Angus stated that the Thane of Cawdor is alive, but he has been
sentenced to death due to treason.

9) In lines 130 onwards how is Macbeth feeling after hearing this

news?

a) Find two lines that describe Macbeth’s feelings.

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“ a thought so horrifying that it makes my hair stand on end and my heart pound inside my chest?”
“The dangers that actually threaten me here and now frighten me less than the horrible things I’m
imagining.”

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