Shakespeare/Macbeth Introduction

Question 1

When was Shakespeare born?

Accepted Answer

1564

Question 2

Shakespeare's private life is well known

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

How old was Shakespeare when he got married?

Accepted Answer

18

Question 4

Why is Macbeth still relevant?

Accepted Answer

It is one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, It proposes ideas and issues still present in modern society, Allows the reader to understand the implication of power

Question 5

Macbeth is considered what type of play?

Accepted Answer

Tragedy

Question 6

What theme do you think will be most prevalent in this play?

Accepted Answer

Power, Supernatural, Destiny, Fate

Question 7

Shakespeare's early plays were primarily...

Accepted Answer

comedies and histories

Question 8

How many words did Shakespeare invent?

Accepted Answer

1700

Question 9

Iambic pentameter is the only meter used in Macbeth

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Shakespeare has written approximately how many plays?

Accepted Answer

38

Question 11

Who was the Queen of England during this time period?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth I

Question 12

Shakespeare wrote during what time period?

Accepted Answer

The Renaissance

Question 13

Macbeth is written in what style?

Accepted Answer

Iambic Pentameter

Question 14

That means our most natural pattern of speech sounds like...

Accepted Answer

ba-DUM

Question 15

When was Macbeth written?

Accepted Answer

1606

Question 16

What other meter is included?

Accepted Answer

Trochee

Question 17

What is iambic pentameter?

Accepted Answer

unstressed stressed syllables

Question 18

Shakespeare has written how many sonnets?

Accepted Answer

154

Question 19

What year did Shakespeare die?

Accepted Answer

1616

Question 20

Macbeth is set in what country?

Accepted Answer

Scotland

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