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'Macbeth': the importance of kingship

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE English Eduqas

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  • Q1
    Select the sentence which has most effectively embedded a quotation.
    Macbeth become a cruel and violent tyrant: 'dead butcher.'
    Macbeth's violent nature is illustrated when Shakespeare says, 'dead butcher.'
    Macbeth is known as a 'dead butcher' in death, illustrating his violent nature.
    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 'Macbeth'? Select the best response.
    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.
    The murder of a wise, father-figure is more shocking to audiences.
    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 in 'Macbeth' is murdered in his sleep, how did the historical Duncan die?
    in civil war
    murdered by Macbeth's army
    murdered by Macbeth
    in his sleep
    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 is designed to make the audience angry at Macbeth.
    Duncan's death serves to highlight the brutality of Macbeth.
    30s

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