Which is longer, an ACT or a SCENE?

Acts are longer than scenes, usually.

What are stage directions?

Instructions for the actor re: position, movement, tone

What did Macbeth do to Macdonald?

He sliced him open from his navel to his chin with his sword.

When Macbeth takes time to consider his actions...

he finally decides to end his dreams of the throne and not kill Duncan.

"Fair is foul, and foul is fair, hover through the fog and filthy air."

These statements may all be truthful.

What is a history play?

A dramatized telling of a historical event

is shocked that Macbeth decides not to kill Duncan.

Why are we studying Shakespeare?

His themes are highly relevant.

"If chance will have me king, why chance may crown me without my stir." This tells us that Macbeth...

...is not yet a blood thirsty tyrant looking to become king at all costs.

What were the three primary genres of Shakespeare?

Comedies, tragedies, or histories.

A story designed to be performed on stage.

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1
Macbeth is often referred to as the "Scottish Play."
True!
False!
2
Which is longer, an ACT or a SCENE?
Acts are shorter than scenes, usually.
Acts are longer than scenes, usually.
Scenes are shorter than screens, usually.
Scenes are longer than acts, usually.
3
What are stage directions?
Instructions for the actor re: position, movement, tone
Lines for the characters.
Instructions for the director re: where props are to be placed.
Instructions for creating scenery
4
What did Macbeth do to Macdonald?
He traded him to the weird sisters in payment for their prophecy.
He sliced him open from his navel to his chin with his sword.
He captured him and brought him back to be tried by the King.
He convinced him to open up a restaurant serving fast food.
5
When Macbeth takes time to consider his actions...
he finally understands why the chicken crossed the road.
he happily decides to go through with the killing of Duncan.
he hastily decides to make a run for the Irish countryside.
he finally decides to end his dreams of the throne and not kill Duncan.
6
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair, hover through the fog and filthy air."
This statement helps to set the tone of the play.
This statement implies the witches are up to no good.
This statement helps to set the mood of the scene.
These statements may all be truthful.
7
What signifies a scene change?
When a major plot point of the play has been covered.
When the scenery changes.
When the main actor leaves the stage.
When another actor comes on stage.
8
What is a history play?
essentially a tragedy with fake people
a very old play
A dramatized telling of a historical event
a sad play about things that could have happened.
9
Power's corruption is a theme of Macbeth.
True
False
10
Lady Macbeth...
is shocked that Macbeth decides not to kill Duncan.
is shocked when she plugged in her hair dryer.
is shocked that Macbeth killed Macdonald.
is shocked that Macbeth wants to kill Duncan.
11
Why are we studying Shakespeare?
His themes are highly relevant.
He is the coolest playwright ever.
For the pure joy of torturing you.
Because it's awesome!
12
Who did we meet in Act I Scene I?
Macbeth & Banquo
The Weird Sisters
The Fates
Malcolm & Ross
13
Are musicals considered dramas?
Of course they are! Duh.
Of course they're not! Heresy.
No, they are like movies.
No, they are forms of torture.
14
What is a script?
Diagonal lines of prose and props.
Dialtones and roadie instructions
Diatonic and stage trepidations
Dialog and stage directions
15
"If chance will have me king, why chance may crown me without my stir." This tells us that Macbeth...
...is not yet a blood thirsty tyrant looking to become king at all costs.
...is considering all the things he must do to become king.
...is now Thanos, and must paint himself purple.
...is discounting the prophecy.
16
What were the three primary genres of Shakespeare?
Drama llamas which rely upon ample samples of Dramamine.
Comedies, tragedies, or histories.
Horrors, Romances, and Biopics.
Independent documentaries.
17
All plays are written in verse.
True
False
18
The Weird Sisters tell Banquo that he will beget kings.
False
True
19
What is drama?
Life in high school.
A story designed to be performed on stage.
A story told by speakers.
A collection of movements in a story that build suspense.
20
What kind of King is Duncan?
A mad King who loves unicorns.
A fat King who enjoys donuts.
A benevolent and fair King.
A malevolent and foul King.

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