- 1. Macbeth, a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, is a dark and powerful exploration of ambition, guilt, and the supernatural. Set in Scotland, the play follows the rise and fall of its titular character, Macbeth, a brave and noble warrior who encounters three witches on his way home from battle. They prophesy that he will become King of Scotland, igniting his latent ambition and setting him on a path of moral decay. Spurred on by the encouragement of his ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth, he murders King Duncan to seize the throne. However, the act of regicide plunges him into a spiral of paranoia, madness, and further violence as he seeks to secure his power. As Macbeth becomes increasingly tyrannical, the consequences of his actions lead to his inevitable downfall, revealing themes of fate versus free will, the corrupting influence of unchecked ambition, and the psychological torment that accompanies guilt. Shakespeare's masterful use of language and imagery, combined with the haunting presence of the supernatural, makes Macbeth a timeless reflection on the darker aspects of human nature.
What title does Macbeth hold at the beginning of the play?
A) Thane of Glamis
B) Thane of Cawdor
C) King of Scotland
D) Prince of Cumberland
- 2. What prophecies do the witches give to Macbeth?
A) He will marry Lady Macbeth
B) He will die
C) He will be king
D) He will be betrayed
- 3. Who is Macbeth's wife?
A) Lady Macduff
B) Duncan's wife
C) The Weird Sisters
D) Lady Macbeth
- 4. What hallucination does Macbeth experience before killing Duncan?
A) Blood
B) A crown
C) A ghost
D) A dagger
- 5. What is the name of Macbeth's best friend?
A) Banquo
B) Malcolm
C) Duncan
D) Macduff
- 6. Who becomes king after Duncan is murdered?
A) Banquo
B) Macbeth
C) Fleance
D) Malcolm
- 7. Who kills Macbeth at the end of the play?
A) Banquo
B) Malcolm
C) Duncan
D) Macduff
- 8. What do the witches say will happen to Banquo?
A) His descendants will be kings
B) He will rule Scotland
C) He will die
D) He will betray Macbeth
- 9. What vision does Macbeth have after he kills Duncan?
A) A bloody dagger
B) The ghost of Banquo
C) A crown
D) The witches
- 10. What does Macbeth see when he hears a knocking at the door after Duncan's murder?
A) Malcolm
B) Banquo's ghost
C) His guilt
D) Macduff
- 11. What is the setting of the play?
A) Wales
B) England
C) Scotland
D) Ireland
- 12. Who flees to England after Duncan's death?
A) Macbeth
B) Macduff
C) Malcolm
D) Banquo
- 13. Who tells Macbeth to beware of Macduff?
A) Lady Macbeth
B) Banquo
C) Duncan
D) The witches
- 14. What is Lady Macbeth's main motivation?
A) Wealth
B) Power
C) Fame
D) Love
- 15. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do to become powerful?
A) Unsex herself
B) Kill her children
C) Commit suicide
D) Betray her husband
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