Introduction to Macbeth

What is a Thane?

• A member of the Scottish nobility who owns land

• A peasant living in Scotland in the 15th Century

• The Scottish King's son

• A friend of Shakespeare

Who killed Mary Queen of Scots?

• Old Age

• Shakespeare

• King James

• Queen Elizabeth

Who was the King of English at the time that Shakespeare wrote Macbeth?

• Mary Queen of Scots

• King James

• Queen Elizabeth

• Macbeth

Why did Shakespeare choose to write a play about a Scottish king?

• Because Queen Elizabeth requested it

• Because he wanted to validate King James' right to the throne

• Because King James ordered him to

• Because he liked men in skirts

Which of the following lists would be in the correct order according to the Great Chain of Being?

• God, Angels, Men, Animals, Women, Plants

• God, Kings, Men, Women, Animals

• God, Men, Angels, Animals, Plants

• God, Angels, Women, Men, Animals, Plants

Which of the following thing could a woman do in the 15th Century that might cause her to be accused of bring a witch?

• Wear black

• Speak in tongues

• Have many cats

• Live by herself

What is the best definition for the Divine Right of Kings?

• Kings are allowed to dress however they want to

• A king gets his position and authority from God alone

• Anything a king says is automatically correct

• A king has the same amount of power as the Pope

Which of the following would be one of the ways in which someone could receive a prophesy?

• By praying to God

• From a king

• In a dream

• By asking for one from a Thane

A Scottish Thane is most similar to:

• An English King

• A South African Provincial Premier

• A South African President

• An English Prime Minister

Why is Lady Macbeth considered "unnatural" in the play Macbeth?

• because she is a witch

• because she is a woman

• because she wants power

• because she is married to Macbeth