Act 1 scene 3

• Where do the Witches meet in Act 1 Scene 3 of Macbeth?

  On the heath
• Who do the Witches encounter on the heath?

  Macbeth and Banquo
• What does Banquo question about the Witches when he sees them?

  If they are really women because they have beards
• How do the Witches hail Macbeth?

  As Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and the future king
• How do the Witches greet Banquo in relation to Macbeth?

  As lesser than Macbeth but also greater
• What do the Witches claim about Banquo's future?

  He will father many kings though he himself will not be a king
• What is Macbeth's reaction to the Witches' predictions?

  He wants an explanation but they disappear
• Who arrives to congratulate Macbeth after the Witches disappear?

  Ross and Angus
• What do Ross and Angus declare Macbeth to be after his victory?

  The new Thane of Cawdor
• How does Macbeth respond to the news of becoming Thane of Cawdor?

  He replies that the Thane of Cawdor is still alive
• What do Ross and Angus explain about the former Thane of Cawdor?

  He has been sentenced to death for being a traitor
• How does Macbeth react to receiving the title of Thane of Cawdor?

  He accepts the new title and thanks Ross and Angus
• What does Macbeth begin to think about after receiving the title?

  About the prophecies and his urge to murder King Duncan
• How do Macbeth and Banquo initially feel about the Witches?

  They seem repulsed by them
• Why do Macbeth and Banquo become suspicious of the Witches?

  Because of the Witches' appearances which do not fit their expectations
• What does Macbeth protest regarding the Thane of Cawdor?

  That the Thane of Cawdor still lives
• What does Macbeth think about the idea of becoming king?

  It seems even more ludicrous to him
• When do Macbeth and Banquo consider the Witches' predictions reliable?

  After they receive the message that Duncan has declared Macbeth the new Thane of Cawdor
• What does the end of the scene reveal about Macbeth's ambition?

  It takes root as he gets the urge to murder the king
• Why might the Witches have taken interest in Macbeth?

  Because of his ambition
• What do the Witches declare about Banquo's future compared to Macbeth's?

  Banquo will be greater and happier than Macbeth in the long run
• What is the ultimate fate of Macbeth as suggested in the scene?

  He will fall as a result of his ruthless ambition
• How does Banquo's fate differ from Macbeth's according to the Witches?

  Banquo will accept his destiny while Macbeth fights his tragic fate
• How does Macbeth allow the prophecies to influence him?

  He allows them to influence his every decision
• How does Banquo's fate unfold compared to Macbeth's?

  Banquo's fate unfolds naturally while Macbeth fights his tragic fate