macbeth

Question 1

Who is the protagonist of ‘Macbeth’?

Answer 1

Macbeth

Question 2

What prophecy do the witches give to Macbeth?

Answer 2

That he will become the Thane of Cawdor and later the King of Scotland.

Question 3

True or False: Lady Macbeth is supportive of her husband’s ambition.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Macbeth is driven to murder King ______ to fulfill his ambition.

Answer 4

Duncan

Question 5

What is the main theme of ‘Macbeth’?

Answer 5

The corrupting power of ambition.

Question 6

Who kills Macbeth in the end?

Answer 6

Macduff

Question 7

What does Lady Macbeth famously say to encourage Macbeth to act?

Answer 7

‘Screw your courage to the sticking place.’

Question 8

Multiple Choice: What hallucination does Macbeth see before killing Duncan? A) A ghost, B) A dagger, C) A witch

Answer 8

B) A dagger

Question 9

What is the significance of the blood imagery in ‘Macbeth’?

Answer 9

It represents guilt and the consequences of violence.

Question 10

True or False: Macbeth is initially portrayed as a coward.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The three witches are also known as the ______.

Answer 11

Weird Sisters

Question 12

What does Lady Macbeth do to cope with her guilt?

Answer 12

She sleepwalks and tries to wash the imagined blood from her hands.

Question 13

Short answer: What role does fate play in ‘Macbeth’?

Answer 13

Fate influences Macbeth’s actions, but his free will leads to his downfall.

Question 14

Multiple Choice: Which character is killed by Macbeth in Act 3? A) Banquo, B) Macduff, C) Duncan

Answer 14

A) Banquo

Question 15

What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘I am in blood stepped in so far’?

Answer 15

He feels trapped by his own violent actions and sees no way to turn back.

Question 16

True or False: The play ends with Macbeth being crowned king.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Fill in the blank: ______ is the character who represents the moral opposition to Macbeth.

Answer 17

Macduff

Question 18

What is the climax of ‘Macbeth’?

Answer 18

Macbeth’s murder of King Duncan.

Question 19

Short answer: Describe the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Answer 19

Initially strong and ambitious, it deteriorates as guilt and madness take over.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a symbol in ‘Macbeth’? A) Blood, B) Darkness, C) Fire

Answer 20

C) Fire

Question 21

What role does Banquo play in Macbeth’s downfall?

Answer 21

He is a threat to Macbeth because of the witches’ prophecy that his descendants will be kings.

Question 22

True or False: Macbeth becomes a tyrant after he becomes king.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The play is set in ______ during the 11th century.

Answer 23

Scotland

Question 24

What does the term ‘tragic hero’ mean in the context of Macbeth?

Answer 24

A protagonist with a fatal flaw that leads to his downfall.

Question 25

Short answer: How does Lady Macbeth's character change throughout the play?

Answer 25

She becomes increasingly guilt-ridden and descends into madness.