Act 1

Question 1

Act 1, Scene 1

Answer 1

• Opens with the three witches meeting
• They arrange to meet Macbeth
• This scene establishes the witches as having power over events and characters

Question 2

Act 1, Scene 2

Answer 2

• The Captain praises Macbeth in his report of the battle to Duncan
• Macbeth will be Thane if Cawdor

Question 3

Act 1, Scene 3

Answer 3

• Macbeth and Banquo meet the witches
• Both are given prophecies
• Macbeth is now Thane of Cawdor

Question 4

Act 1, Scene 4

Answer 4

• Macbeth and Banquo go to the palace to meet King Duncan

- Duncan announces his heir will be Malcolm

Question 5

Act 1, Scene 5

Answer 5

• Lady Macbeth reads a letter from Macbeth about the prophecies
• She doubts he will be strong enough but is determined to help him
• Macbeth returns home. They plan to kill Duncan

Question 6

Act 1, Scene 6

Answer 6

• Banquo and Duncan arrive at Macbeth’s castle

- Lady Macbeth greets them

Question 7

Act 1, Scene 7

Answer 7

• Macbeth doesn’t want to kill Duncan

- Lady Macbeth persuaded him to by insulting him and his masculinity