Weird words (Shakespeare edition)

What is a "usurper"?

• Someone who inherits a position by law

• Someone who takes power by force

• Someone who protects the king

• Someone who votes for a leader

What does it mean to "legitimise" something?

• To hide it from others

• To question its value

• To make it lawful or acceptable

• To steal it

In the 1600s, why was social mobility difficult?

• Because there were no schools

• Because people couldn't travel

• Because society was fixed in classes

• Because people didn’t want to move

A "hierarchical" society is one that...

• Encourages everyone to be equal

• Is based on strict levels of power

• Has no leader

• Gives power randomly

In Macbeth, who is Duncan’s rightful "successor"?

• Banquo

• Malcolm

• Macduff

• Fleance

What is a "conniving" person likely to do?

• Act honestly

• Make secret, manipulative plans

• Refuse to help others

• Fight in battle

What is "prejudice"?

• A fair decision

• A clear understanding

• A decision based on facts

• An unfair opinion without reason

What is a "pact"?

• A royal parade

• A written story

• A secret or formal agreement

• A magic spell

What does "unification" mean?

• A separation

• A coming together

• A punishment

• A betrayal

To "abolish" something means to...

• Protect it

• Build it

• Officially end or stop it

• Hide it