Macbeth - 12E

Question 1

The three witches in Macbeth say ...

Accepted Answer

fair is foul and foul is fair

Question 2

The main setting of Macbeth is

Accepted Answer

Scotland

Question 3

Where does Macbeth meet the three witches?

Accepted Answer

On the heath

Question 4

When was Shakespeare born?

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April, 1564

Question 5

What was Macbeth's reputation at the beginning of Macbeth?

Accepted Answer

war hero

Question 6

"_________is ____________."- Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 1

Accepted Answer

fair/foul

Question 7

What does "brandished" mean?

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to wave or flourish a weapon in a threatening manner

Question 8

In Act 1, King Duncan decides to make Macbeth the new Thane of Cawdor because

Accepted Answer

the last Thane of Cawdor was a traitor

Question 9

Who is Lady Macbeth? (act 1)

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Macbeth's wife

Question 10

In which town was Shakespeare born?

Accepted Answer

Stratford-upon-Avon

Question 11

Who is Banquo?

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MacBeth's friend; he is also a Thane

Question 12

King Duncan was king of...

Accepted Answer

Scotland

Question 13

In Act 1, Scene 2 Duncan describes Macbeth as...

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O valiant cousin, worthy gentleman

Question 14

Meaning of Valor

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courage, bravery

Question 15

Which famous Shakespearean Tragedy has three witches?

Accepted Answer

Macbeth.

Question 16

You could brandish all of the following items EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

elephant

Question 17

True or False: Shakespeare acted as well as wrote plays.

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True

Question 18

In 1500s Ireland what was a "gallowglass"..?

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A mercenary soldier

Question 19

Who is Macbeth travelling with at the beginning of the play?

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Banquo

Question 20

The meaning of valour is...

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Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

Question 21

What do the witches tell Macbeth?

Accepted Answer

He is going to be king.

Question 22

Three Witches

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Seers and Agents of Fate; give prophecy to Macbeth andBanquo

Question 23

In the beginning Macbeth...

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 24

Who is Macbeth's friend at the beginning of the play?

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Banquo

Question 25

What is the literary effect of Macbeth beginning with the scene about the three witches?

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Shows the evil, supernatural forces that appeal to Macbeth&#x27;s dark impulse

Question 26

What does 'Gallowglass' mean?

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A type of soldier in Scotland

Question 27

A person's plight is

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a difficult situation he or she is in

Question 28

Shakespeare .................... in 1616.

Accepted Answer

died

Question 29

Who was considered brave and honorable for winning a battle for King Duncan?

Accepted Answer

Macbeth

Question 30

At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is....

Accepted Answer

Brave

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