An Introduction to Macbeth

Question 1

In 1606, people were superstitious.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

In this performance, which supernatural characters play an important role?

Accepted Answer

Witches

Question 3

Shakespeare loosely based Macbeth on actual historical figures.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

What genre is the play?

Accepted Answer

Tragedy

Question 5

Who was the reigning monarch when Shakespeare first started writing?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

Question 6

Where is the play set?

Accepted Answer

Scotland

Question 7

What could a tragedy involve?

Accepted Answer

Suffering and distress, Destruction and chaos

Question 8

What are some of the most important themes in this play?

Accepted Answer

Ambition, Madness, Manipulation, Power

Question 9

When Shakespeare wrote Macbeth, who was King?

Accepted Answer

James I

Question 10

When was Macbeth written?

Accepted Answer

1606

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