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'Macbeth' and the witches' prophecies

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE English AQA

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  • Q1
    Which characters are the audience first introduced to in Act 1, Scene 1 of 'Macbeth'?
    King Duncan and his men
    Macbeth and Banquo
    The witches
    30s
  • Q2
    In 'Macbeth', what do the witches prophesise for Macbeth?
    Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor.
    Macbeth's sons will be king.
    Macbeth will become king.
    Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and then king.
    30s
  • Q3
    In 'Macbeth', apart from the witches, who else plants the idea that Macbeth should kill Duncan?
    Macduff
    Banquo
    Lady Macbeth
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following sentences uses the verb 'to be intrigued' correctly?
    The prophecies created a lot of intrigued.
    Macbeth was a very intrigued character throughout the play.
    Macbeth was intrigued by the witches' prophecies.
    30s
  • Q5
    In 'Macbeth', who else do the witches say will be king?
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    30s
  • Q6
    In 'Macbeth', which of the following could not be argued as being Macbeth's hamartia? Select all that apply.
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    30s

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