Macbeth Trivia

What is Macbeth's primary ambition at the beginning of the play?

• To become a doctor

• To become a farmer

• To become king

• To become a soldier

How does Lady Macbeth influence Macbeth to pursue his ambitions?

• Encouraging him to seek advice from the witches

• Urging him to give up on his ambitions

• Supporting his decision to be honest with King Duncan

• Manipulating and challenging his masculinity

What are the factors that contribute to Macbeth's downfall(Hamartia)?

• Lack of sleep, bad weather, and poor diet

• Too much exercise, lack of socialization, and excessive reading

• Ambition, influence of the witches, Lady Macbeth's manipulation, and his own moral decline

• Lack of money, bad luck, and being too nice to people

What were the three predictions?

What is the significance of power and kingship in Macbeth?

• The significance of power and kingship is only secondary in Macbeth

• Power and kingship are insignificant themes in Macbeth

• Power and kingship are central themes that drive the plot and character motivations.

• Power and kingship have no relevance in Macbeth

What does Macbeth's ambition lead him to do?

• Retire peacefully and enjoy life

• Give to charity and help the poor

• Write a book about his ambitions

• Commit regicide and betray the king

How does Lady Macbeth manipulate Macbeth to achieve her goals?

• Bribing him with money and power

• Emotional manipulation and questioning his masculinity

• Threatening to leave him

• Encouraging him to seek revenge

What is dramatic irony?

• When the audience knows something the characters don't know.

• When the characters know something the audience don't know.

• When we know everything.

• When the weather matches the mood.

What year was the play written?

• 1604

• 1601

• 1606

• 1605

What are the consequences of Macbeth's actions in relation to power and kingship?

• His peaceful reign and fair treatment of his people

• His descent into madness, loss of moral compass, and disruption of the natural order

• His successful leadership and wise decision-making

• His rise to power and respect from his subjects