Macbeth and King James I CFA

Which monarch was ruling England when Macbeth was written and first performed?

• Elizabeth I

• James I

• Charles I

• Henry VIII

How does Macbeth reflect King James I's interest in witchcraft and the supernatural?

• It portrays witches as comedic characters.

• It includes a prophecy about Banquo’s descendants.

• It emphasizes the power and danger of witches.

• It omits any reference to witchcraft.

What is the name of the book King James I authored that influenced Shakespeare's depiction of the witches in Macbeth?

• Daemonologie

• The Prince

• The Republic

• The Art of War

How might the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 have influenced the themes of Macbeth?

• It inspired the character of Lady Macbeth.

• It emphasized themes of treason and regicide.

• It introduced ideas about fate and destiny.

• It focused on loyalty to a single ruler.

Which historical source did Shakespeare primarily use for the story of Macbeth?

• The Canterbury Tales

• Holinshed’s Chronicles

• The Faerie Queene

• The Decameron

Around what year was Macbeth first performed?

• 1564

• 1603

• 1606

• 1611

Which theme in Macbeth reflects political concerns of Shakespeare’s time?

• Love conquers all.

• Kingship and the consequences of treason.

• The rise of democratic ideals.

• The benefits of supernatural intervention.

How does the real historical figure of Macbeth differ from Shakespeare’s portrayal?

• The real Macbeth ruled for decades and was a successful king.

• The real Macbeth ruled only for a few weeks.

• The real Macbeth was never involved in battles.

• The real Macbeth was never married.