What are some of the themes of the play, Macbeth?

Morality vs Ambition, Fate vs Free will, Man vs Supernatural

What was Shakespeare known for?

Hundreds of sonnets and comic, tragic and historical plays.

What is the correct spelling of the following words?

Tragedy, superstition & ambition

A credulous belief in and reverence for the supernatural.

What is the supernatural?

A force beyond scientific understanding or nature.

What does the Elizabethan Era mean?

That it was during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

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Introduction to Shakespeare's Macbeth

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1
What is the name of the King of Scotland (in Macbeth)?
Banquo
Duncan
Henry
Charles
2
What are some of the themes of the play, Macbeth?
Morality vs Ambition, Fate vs Free will, Man vs Supernatural
Morals, ethics & power
Morality, ambition, power & comedy
Greed, power and money
3
What was Shakespeare known for?
His incredible recipes
His construction of the Globe theatre
Hundreds of sonnets and comic, tragic and historical plays.
Plays and poetry
4
What famous Australian actor played Macbeth in 2016 at the Sydney Theatre Company?
Geoffrey Rush
Eric Banner
Hugh Jackman
Hugo Weaving
5
When was Shakespeare's Macbeth first performed?
1701
1060
1606
2017
6
What is the correct spelling of the following words?
Tragedy, superstition & ambician
Tragedy, superstition & ambition
Tradegy, supersition & ambition
Tradegy, superstition & ambition
7
Define superstition.
A lack of luck.
Bad things happen to you all the time.
A credulous belief in and reverence for the supernatural.
Expectation that a bad thing will happen to you.
8
What is the supernatural?
Magic and ghost stories.
Magic and hi-jinx .
A force beyond scientific understanding or nature.
Hi-jinx and uncommon events.
9
"Out damned spot!" Who says this line?
Duncan
Banquo
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
10
What genre is the play, Macbeth?
Tragedy
Historical drama
Action
Comedy
11
What is Shakespeare's first name?
Billy
William
Wilhelm
Willy
12
What is Shakespeare's historical context?
The Elizabethan Era
The 1800s
The Romantic Period
The Victorian Era
13
What is the important female role in Macbeth?
Christine Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Mrs Macbeth
Lady Mac
14
"Double, double toil and trouble". Who says this line?
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
One of the three witches
All 3 witches
15
What does the Elizabethan Era mean?
Shakespeare was married to an Elizabeth.
That it was during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
That it was during the reign Queen Elizabeth II.
Elizabeth Turner was the Prime Minister of England

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