In the beginning of Act 1, the witches are planning on meeting with Macbeth after the war. 
2. What does the Captain report about the battle to Duncan? 

The Captain tells Duncan that Macbeth fought with great bravery and won. 

3. What title is given to Macbeth for bravery in the battle? 

Macbeth is given the title “Thane of Cawdor.”
4. What happened to the original Thane of Cawdor and why did he lose his title? 

The original Thane of Cawdor betrayed Scotland and was executed. 

5. How do the witches greet Macbeth after the battle? 

The witches greet Macbeth by calling him “Thane of Glamis,” “Thane of Cawdor,” and as the future king. 

6. What do the witches mean when they say, “Lesser than Macbeth, and greater. Not so happy, yet much happier. Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none”? 

They are telling Banquo about his future; he will be better of in the long run than Macbeth and his sons will become kings. 

7. What news is brought by Ross and Angus? 

Ross and Angus bring news that Macbeth has gained the title, “Thane of Cawdor.”

8. What happens that causes Macbeth to recalculate his ease of becoming king? 

Macbeth’s ease of becoming king is recalculated when Malcolm becomes the Prince of Cumberland, therefore named heir of the throne. 

9. What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's "unsex me" scene? 

Lady Macbeth wishes that she was a man so that she would have more power and be able to control her husband. She believes her feminine qualities make her weak. 
10. What has Lady Macbeth schemed to do to the King? 

Lady Macbeth has schemed to have Macbeth kill the king while he is asleep in Inverness. 

11. Why does the King come to Macbeth's castle?

King Duncan goes to Inverness in order to celebrate Macbeth’s bravery and new title and become better acquainted. 

12. How sure is Lady Macbeth that this plot will succeed? 

Lady Macbeth is very sure that her plot will succeed.