- 1. Macbeth, a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, is a dark and powerful exploration of ambition, guilt, and the supernatural. Set in Scotland, the play follows the rise and fall of its titular character, Macbeth, a brave and noble warrior who encounters three witches on his way home from battle. They prophesy that he will become King of Scotland, igniting his latent ambition and setting him on a path of moral decay. Spurred on by the encouragement of his ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth, he murders King Duncan to seize the throne. However, the act of regicide plunges him into a spiral of paranoia, madness, and further violence as he seeks to secure his power. As Macbeth becomes increasingly tyrannical, the consequences of his actions lead to his inevitable downfall, revealing themes of fate versus free will, the corrupting influence of unchecked ambition, and the psychological torment that accompanies guilt. Shakespeare's masterful use of language and imagery, combined with the haunting presence of the supernatural, makes Macbeth a timeless reflection on the darker aspects of human nature.
What title does Macbeth hold at the beginning of the play?
A) Thane of Glamis
B) Prince of Cumberland
C) King of Scotland
D) Thane of Cawdor
- 2. What prophecies do the witches give to Macbeth?
A) He will be king
B) He will marry Lady Macbeth
C) He will be betrayed
D) He will die
- 3. Who is Macbeth's wife?
A) Duncan's wife
B) The Weird Sisters
C) Lady Macduff
D) Lady Macbeth
- 4. What hallucination does Macbeth experience before killing Duncan?
A) A ghost
B) A dagger
C) Blood
D) A crown
- 5. What is the name of Macbeth's best friend?
A) Malcolm
B) Banquo
C) Duncan
D) Macduff
- 6. Who becomes king after Duncan is murdered?
A) Malcolm
B) Banquo
C) Fleance
D) Macbeth
- 7. What do the witches say will happen to Banquo?
A) He will betray Macbeth
B) He will die
C) He will rule Scotland
D) His descendants will be kings
- 8. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do to become powerful?
A) Commit suicide
B) Unsex herself
C) Betray her husband
D) Kill her children
- 9. What is Lady Macbeth's main motivation?
A) Fame
B) Power
C) Love
D) Wealth
- 10. What does Macbeth see when he hears a knocking at the door after Duncan's murder?
A) Malcolm
B) His guilt
C) Macduff
D) Banquo's ghost
- 11. Who tells Macbeth to beware of Macduff?
A) Duncan
B) The witches
C) Banquo
D) Lady Macbeth
- 12. Who kills Macbeth at the end of the play?
A) Malcolm
B) Banquo
C) Duncan
D) Macduff
- 13. What is the setting of the play?
A) Scotland
B) Ireland
C) Wales
D) England
- 14. What vision does Macbeth have after he kills Duncan?
A) A bloody dagger
B) The ghost of Banquo
C) A crown
D) The witches
- 15. Who flees to England after Duncan's death?
A) Macbeth
B) Macduff
C) Banquo
D) Malcolm
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