Reread this section from Act I, Scene III of Macbeth to determine a possible theme in the play, as revealed by foreshadowing. Then answer the follow-up questions.

Part A
Which of the following statements best identifies an event foreshadowed in the passage and a possible theme it suggests?

A) Banquo’s son will kill Macbeth’s; fate will eventually have its way.

B) Banquo will not be king but will be better off than Macbeth, who will; power can have a destructive effect.

C) Macbeth and Banquo will fight over the crown; friendship is often forgotten in the struggle for power.

D) Macbeth and Banquo have gone mad; war and conflict can lead to mental as well as physical damage.


Part B
Which of the following lines from the passage best supports your answer in Part A?

A) FIRST WITCH: Lesser than Macbeth, and greater.

B) THIRD WITCH: Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none

C) BANQUO: Were such things here as we do speak about? Or have we eaten on the insane root That takes the reason prisoner?

D) BANQUO: You shall be king.