ANSWERS 2026 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
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⩥ What are the three witches discussing? Answer: When they will meet
Macbeth
⩥ Why does Duncan believe the solider can provide them with news?
Answer: He has clearly been injured in battle, he should know.
⩥ How does Macdonwald behave in battle? Answer: Refer to him as an
enemy, a traitor, and a rebel.
⩥ When the Norwegians began a new attack, what did Macbeth and
Banquo do? Answer: Came out victorious.
⩥ What news does the thane of Ross bring? Answer: He is the one who
tells the king " even though the thane of Cawdor was a traitor", but the
Scottish still wins.
⩥ How does Duncan respond to the news of Cawdor's behavior?
Answer: Will kill him and give his title to Macbeth.
, ⩥ How do the three witches greet Macbeth? Answer: All Hail Thane of
Glamis, All Hail Thane of Cawdor, All Hail King here after.
⩥ What do the three witches prophesy concerning Banquo? Answer: His
sons will be king but he will not be king.
⩥ What is Banquo's reaction to the three witches? Answer: Thinks they
are hulisinating, ate something.
⩥ What does Banquo mean when he says, " What can the devil speak
true?" Answer: It is possible that the devil could speak the truth, do these
witches really know something.
⩥ What is Macbeth's impression of the three witches after learning he
has been named thane of Cawdor? Answer: He is confused, but he will
wait and see how things play out.
⩥ What is Macbeth's attitude toward Duncan when the scene opens?
Answer: Modisty, loyal, and humble.
⩥ Duncan names his elder son as the prince of Cumberland. Why is this
a problem for Macbeth? Answer: It stands in the way of the thrown.