A. The reddish-purple wall was ready to be repainted
The witches are the ones who give Macbeth the prophecy that he will one day become king, that Banquo with father kings, and that Macbeth can not be killed by anyone born of woman. These set off Macbeth's entire journey in the play and motivate him to kill the king, kill Banquo, and ultimately lead to his downfall.
The acronym SMART stands for
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Timely