Macbeth by William Shakespeare
- 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 Cawdor
B) King of Scotland
C) Thane of Glamis
D) Prince of Cumberland
- 2. What prophecies do the witches give to Macbeth?
A) He will die
B) He will be king
C) He will marry Lady Macbeth
D) He will be betrayed
- 3. Who is Macbeth's wife?
A) Duncan's wife
B) Lady Macduff
C) The Weird Sisters
D) Lady Macbeth
- 4. What hallucination does Macbeth experience before killing Duncan?
A) A crown
B) Blood
C) A dagger
D) A ghost
- 5. What is the name of Macbeth's best friend?
A) Duncan
B) Banquo
C) Malcolm
D) Macduff
- 6. Who becomes king after Duncan is murdered?
A) Macbeth
B) Fleance
C) Banquo
D) Malcolm
- 7. What do the witches say will happen to Banquo?
A) He will die
B) He will betray Macbeth
C) His descendants will be kings
D) He will rule Scotland
- 8. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do to become powerful?
A) Kill her children
B) Commit suicide
C) Unsex herself
D) Betray her husband
- 9. What is Lady Macbeth's main motivation?
A) Wealth
B) Fame
C) Love
D) Power
- 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) Lady Macbeth
C) The witches
D) Banquo
- 12. Who kills Macbeth at the end of the play?
A) Macduff
B) Malcolm
C) Duncan
D) Banquo
- 13. What is the setting of the play?
A) England
B) Ireland
C) Scotland
D) Wales
- 14. What vision does Macbeth have after he kills Duncan?
A) A bloody dagger
B) The witches
C) A crown
D) The ghost of Banquo
- 15. Who flees to England after Duncan's death?
A) Macduff
B) Malcolm
C) Macbeth
D) Banquo
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