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Macbeth and the importance of kingship

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE English Edexcel

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  • Q1
    Select the sentence which has most effectively embedded a quotation?
    Macbeth's violent nature is illustrated when Shakespeare says, 'dead butcher.'
    Macbeth is known as a 'dead butcher' in death, illustrating his violent nature.
    Macbeth become a cruel and violent tyrant: 'dead butcher.'
    30s
  • Q2
    Select the sentence which uses a noun appositives.
    Macduff is a noble warrior and foil to Macbeth and he slays the tyrant.
    Macduff, the noble warrior and foil to Macbeth, ultimately slays the tyrant.
    Macduff, who is a noble warrior and foil to Macbeth, ultimately slays the tyrant
    30s
  • Q3
    Why did Shakespeare choose to make the historical Duncan older in the play? Select the best response
    The murder of a wise, father-figure is more shocking to audiences.
    As a result of being an older man, Lady Macbeth is unable to murder him.
    By being older he becomes a father figure to Macbeth.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which word, beginning with u, fits in the following sentence? The treacherous Macbeth plots to ______ King Duncan and take his crown.
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    30s
  • Q5
    Whilst the fictional Duncan is murdered in his sleep, how did historical Duncan die?
    Murdered by Macebth's army
    Murdered by Macbeth
    In his sleep
    In civil war
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the statements below best explains the purpose of King Duncan's narrative arc.
    Duncan's death serves as a poignant warning against committing treason.
    Duncan's death serves to highlight the brutality of Macbeth.
    Duncan's death is designed to make the audience angry at macbeth.
    30s

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