Question

question 4 of 5
who predicts that macbeth will someday become king?

a. lady macbeth

b. the three witches

c. king duncan

d. the thane of cawdor

Explanation:

In Shakespeare's "Macbeth", the three witches (also called the Weird Sisters) make the prophecy that Macbeth will become king. Lady Macbeth is Macbeth's wife who encourages him to act on the prophecy, King Duncan is the current king whom Macbeth later kills, and the thane of Cawdor is a title Macbeth receives, not the one who makes the prediction.

Answer:

B. The three witches