In what year was The Tragedy of Macbeth written, and which monarch was it meant to impress?

• 1743 & King George II

• 1562 & Queen Elizabeth I

• 1606 & King James I

• 1633 & King Charles I

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What is the setting of The Tragedy of Macbeth?

• Scotland, 11th-12th century

• Scotland, 17th century

• England, 15th century

• Ireland, 8th-9th century

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At the very beginning of the play, what is the state of Scotland?

• Scotland is in the middle of a famine, & many people are dying of starvation.

• Scotland is at war with France and Germany.

• Scotland is in a civil war.

• Scotland is financially thriving, & the country is very united.

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Why do the witches often speak in trochaic tetrameter and not iambic pentameter like the other characters?

• The switch in meter implies that the witches are not human.

• The switch in meter tells audiences that the witches are more powerful than Lady Macbeth.

• The switch in meter shows that the witches are from a different country.

• The switch in meter foreshadows the witches' involvement in Banquo's death.

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At the very beginning of the play, what is Macbeth's position and title?

• General for King Duncan's army & prince next in line for the throne

• Thane of Fife & Thane of Cawdor

• General for King Duncan's army & Thane of Glamis

• King Duncan's advisor & Thane of Cawdor

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Why does King Duncan award Macbeth the title of Thane of Cawdor in act 1, scene 2?

• The original Thane of Cawdor has moved to England, so Duncan gives the title to Macbeth.

• The original Thane of Cawdor has no children to pass his title to, so Duncan awards it to Macbeth after the thane's death.

• The original Thane of Cawdor dies of old age, and Duncan wants to reward Macbeth's intelligence.

• The original Thane of Cawdor is executed for treason, and Macbeth bravely fought for Duncan in the civil war.

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Why does Lady Macbeth ask for spirits to "unsex" prior to the murder of King Duncan?

• At the time period, it was believed that women were too delicate to commit murder.

• She does not want anyone to recognize her as a woman when she murders Duncan.

• She wants to take the kingship for herself instead of just being queen.

• She hopes that by being a man, her murder of Duncan will be forgiven.

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Macbeth decides not to kill King Duncan due to the king's good leadership and the possible consequences. How does Lady Macbeth change his mind?

• She asks the witches to put a spell on Macbeth.

• She questions his masculinity and commitment to her.

• She convinces Macbeth that the riches and wealth will make the consequences worth it.

• She lies about Duncan, saying he was actually a very corrupt king.

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In what way does Macbeth deviate from his and Lady Macbeth's plan to kill King Duncan?

• He puts the bloody daggers in the bedroom of Macduff.

• He kills Duncan during the daytime instead of at night.

• He kills the guards/chamberlains.

• He puts the bloody daggers in the bedrooms of Malcolm and Donalbain.

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Why does Malcolm flee to England and Donalbain to Ireland?

• As King Duncan's sons, they worry that someone might try to kill them next.

• They worry that Macbeth may become corrupt with power.

• They want to get the help of their family members in each country.

• They worry that people will suspect them of their father's murder.

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