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Macbeth: background, Acts 1 & 2
Macbeth: background, Acts 1 & 2
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1
"Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep" expresses the idea that:
Macbeth feels guilty for murdering the king.
The king has insomnia.
Macbeth has insomnia.
Lady Macbeth does not trust her husband.
2
Who was Shakespeare trying to appeal to by writing
Macbeth
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King Edward VI
King Henry VIII
King James I
Queen Elizabeth I
3
What political event occurring in England during the 1500s influenced Shakespeare?
The Reformation
The Renaissance
The Rebirth
None
4
What natural event is symbolic of evil and darkness?
Blizzards
Drought
Tidal waves
Storms
5
When Macbeth has second thoughts, Lady Macbeth shames him into killing Duncan by attacking his manhood.
False
True
6
What vision does Macbeth see before he murders the king?
An axe
A rope
He doesn't see anything.
A bloody dagger
7
Which characters were real historical figures in Scotland?
Macbeth, Duncan, and Malcolm
Macduff, Fleance, and Donalbain
Macbeth, Banquo, and Donalbain
Macduff, Banquo, and Malcolm
8
What do the three witches foretell?
Macbeth will be King; Banquo's sons will be kings.
Banquo will be King; Macbeth will flee to England.
Banquo will be King; Macbeth will assist him.
Macbeth will be King; Banquo will flee to Ireland.
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Banquo never thinks about the witches' prophecy.
False
True
10
Which characters are introduced in Act 1, Scene 1?
Malcolm and Donalbain
Macbeth and Banquo
The three witches
Macduff and Duncan
