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Act One 1. What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? - To establish the dark and dramatic mood, imagery and themes of the play. 2. What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald? - He calls him "valiant Cousin! Worthy gentleman!" This is ironic, being said to the man who will be his murderer. 3. Who is sentenced to death? - The Thane of Cawdor is sentenced to death. 4. What do the witches predict in I.iii for Macbeth? For Banquo? - They predict Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and eventually the king. They predict that Banquo will be "lesser than Macbeth, and greater, Not so happy, and yet happier" and that his descendants will be kings although he will not be one. 5. What news does Ross bring Macbeth? - Ross tells Macbeth that Macbeth now holds the title of the Thane of Cawdor. 6. Banquo, like Macbeth, is surprised that the witches have predicted Macbeth's new title. He is, however, leery. What does he say about the motives of the "instruments of darkness"? - He says they often tell of good things which may happen without telling the bad consequences.