Macbeth Study Guide questions with correct answers

What is the point of the first scene (literally) and in reference to the whole play? CORRECT ANSWER Literally, the witches are deciding when they shall meet again. As the beginning of the EXPOSITION, this scene sets the mood for the entire play, and introduces several major motifs: the witches (supernatural influences in the play), the idea of fair being foul, and the stormy fate of Scotland. The main character, Macbeth is also introduced by name, linking him to the witches What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald? CORRECT ANSWER "Valiant cousin! Worthy gentleman!" Who is sentenced to death in act I? CORRECT ANSWER The Thane of Cawdor because he was a traitor What do the witches predict in Act I, Scene 3 for Macbeth? For Banquo? CORRECT ANSWER Macbeth- Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor and eventually the king Banquo- will be "lesser than Macbeth, and greater, not so happy, and yet happier" and his children will be kings