Question

in the opening moments of act i, the witches chant, fair is foul, and foul is fair. macbeths own first dialogue in the play is so foul and fair a day i have not seen. which statement best explains the effect of macbeths unconscious echo of the witches chant?
it proves that macbeth has overheard the witches conversation.
it suggests that macbeths fate is tied to the witches predictions.
it reveals that the witches are accomplices in the plot to murder duncan.
it indicates that the witches have been hired to follow macbeths orders.
question 10
1 pts
in scene ii of act i, several characters discuss macbeths role in the battle. according to their view, which of the following best describes macbeth?
he is logical and practical.
he is decisive and forceful.
he is cautious and prudent.
he is cowardly and treacherous.

Explanation:

In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the witches' chant "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" sets a tone of moral ambiguity and foreshadowing. Macbeth's echo of this (even unconsciously) hints at a connection between him and the witches' prophecies. Regarding Macbeth's role in the battle (Scene ii of Act I), characters describe his actions in battle as bold and forceful. For example, his fighting is depicted as decisive (e.g., "Till he faced the slave; Which ne'er shook hands, nor bade farewell to him, Till he unseamed him from the nave to th' chops").

Answer:

For the first question: "It suggests that Macbeth's fate is tied to the witches' predictions."
For the second question: "He is decisive and forceful."