Macbeth context
Quiz by Mrs C Gilbert
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- Q1In which historical period is Macbeth set?The Industrial RevolutionThe Middle AgesThe Victorian EraThe Renaissance30s
- Q2What is a key theme explored in Macbeth?AmbitionNatureTechnologyFriendship30s
- Q3Who is the author of Macbeth?Charles DickensGeorge OrwellJane AustenWilliam Shakespeare30s
- Q4What supernatural elements are present in Macbeth?ZombiesGhostsWitchesFairies30s
- Q5What motivates Macbeth to murder King Duncan?His ambition and the prophecy of the witchesThe influence of Lady MacbethHis desire for revengeHis jealousy of Banquo30s
- Q6What role does Lady Macbeth play in Macbeth's rise to power?She opposes his ambitionShe helps him rule the kingdomShe encourages and manipulates him to commit murderShe remains uninvolved in his plans30s
- Q7Which character serves as a foil to Macbeth in the play?DuncanMacduffRossBanquo30s
- Q8What is the significance of blood in Macbeth?It signifies honorIt represents loveIt symbolizes guilt and murderIt indicates power30s
- Q9What does Macbeth see that drives him to commit murder?A knife on the tableA dagger leading him to Duncan's chamberA ghost of BanquoA vision of the crown30s
- Q10What event marks the turning point in Macbeth's character?The murder of King DuncanThe encounter with the witchesBanquo's murderLady Macbeth's death30s