Macbeth

Question 1

Who is the author of ‘Macbeth’?

Answer 1

William Shakespeare

Question 2

What is the central theme of ‘Macbeth’?

Answer 2

Ambition and its consequences

Question 3

True or False: Macbeth is initially a loyal subject to King Duncan.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The three _______ predict Macbeth’s rise to power.

Answer 4

Witches

Question 5

What title does Macbeth hold at the beginning of the play?

Answer 5

Thane of Glamis

Question 6

Who is Macbeth’s wife?

Answer 6

Lady Macbeth

Question 7

Which character is killed by Macbeth in Act 2?

Answer 7

Duncan

Question 8

What does Lady Macbeth manipulate Macbeth into doing?

Answer 8

Murdering King Duncan

Question 9

True or False: Macbeth feels guilty after killing Duncan.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the significance of blood in ‘Macbeth’?

Answer 10

It symbolizes guilt and murder.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Macbeth sees a _______ before killing Duncan.

Answer 11

dagger

Question 12

What prophecy do the witches give to Banquo?

Answer 12

His descendants will be kings.

Question 13

Who kills Banquo?

Answer 13

Macbeth’s hired murderers

Question 14

What does Lady Macbeth do while sleepwalking?

Answer 14

She tries to wash the blood off her hands.

Question 15

True or False: Macbeth becomes king after killing Duncan.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What does Macbeth seek from the witches after becoming king?

Answer 16

Further prophecies about his future.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The theme of _______ is prevalent throughout ‘Macbeth’.

Answer 17

Fate vs. free will

Question 18

What event marks Macbeth’s descent into tyranny?

Answer 18

The murder of Banquo

Question 19

Who ultimately kills Macbeth?

Answer 19

Macduff

Question 20

True or False: Lady Macbeth dies from grief.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What does the phrase ‘fair is foul, and foul is fair’ signify?

Answer 21

The blurring of moral boundaries.

Question 22

What role does the supernatural play in ‘Macbeth’?

Answer 22

It influences characters’ actions and foreshadows events.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: Macbeth’s tragic flaw is his _______.

Answer 23

Ambition

Question 24

What is the setting of ‘Macbeth’?

Answer 24

Scotland

Question 25

Who is the rightful heir to the throne after Duncan?

Answer 25

Malcolm

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which character represents the theme of revenge?

Answer 26

Macduff

Question 27

True or False: The play ends with Macbeth's victory over his enemies.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

What do the witches symbolize in the play?

Answer 28

Manipulation of fate and evil.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: Lady Macbeth calls on _______ spirits to help her.

Answer 29

dark

Question 30

What does Macbeth see at the banquet that disturbs him?

Answer 30

Banquo's ghost

Question 31

Who discovers Duncan's body?

Answer 31

Macbeth

Question 32

Multiple Choice: How does Lady Macbeth initially feel about killing Duncan?

Answer 32

She is determined and ruthless.

Question 33

True or False: Macbeth becomes increasingly paranoid as the play progresses.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

What is the role of the Porter in the play?

Answer 34

Comic relief and commentary on the events.

Question 35

Fill in the blank: Macbeth is described as a _______ hero at the start.

Answer 35

tragic

Question 36

What is the climax of 'Macbeth'?

Answer 36

Macbeth's murder of King Duncan.

Question 37

Who warns Macbeth to beware of Macduff?

Answer 37

The witches

Question 38

True or False: Macbeth's ambition leads to his downfall.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

Fill in the blank: The play explores the consequences of _______.

Answer 39

unchecked ambition

Question 40

What does Malcolm do at the end of the play?

Answer 40

He becomes king.

Question 41

Who is the first character to die in the play?

Answer 41

The Thane of Cawdor

Question 42

Multiple Choice: What does Macbeth's final battle symbolize?

Answer 42

The struggle against tyranny.

Question 43

What is the significance of the weather in 'Macbeth'?

Answer 43

It reflects the chaos and disorder in the kingdom.

Question 44

Fill in the blank: Macbeth's reign is characterized by _______.

Answer 44

violence and fear