Question

understanding macbeth act 1, scene 1
first witch. where shall we three meet again
in thunder, lightning, or in rain?
second witch. when the hurlyburlys done,
when the battles lost and won.
third witch. that will be ere the set of sun.
first witch. where the place?
second witch. upon the heath.
third witch. there to meet with macbeth.
-the tragedy of macbeth,
william shakespeare
which statement best explains what the passage means?
○ the witches describe where they met with macbeth.
○ the witches decide to meet macbeth in the wilderness.
○ the witches tell macbeth to meet them in the wilderness.
○ the witches wonder why macbeth has not met them yet.

Explanation:

The passage shows the three witches agreeing to meet after the battle (before sunset) on the heath, specifically to meet with Macbeth. The first option is incorrect because they are planning a future meeting, not describing a past one. The third option is wrong because they are not speaking to Macbeth here, only among themselves. The fourth option is incorrect as they are not wondering about his absence; they are arranging a meeting.

Answer:

The witches decide to meet Macbeth in the wilderness.