Exploring Lady Macbeth's Role in Shakespeare's Narrative

What was the role of women in Shakespeare's time?

• They could vote.

• They could attend school and university.

• They were expected to be obedient and subservient to their husbands.

• They could purchase property.

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In Act 2, Scene 3, what does Macduff's reluctance to inform Lady Macbeth about Duncan's murder suggest about women?

• Women were seen as strong and resilient.

• Women were often the perpetrators of violence.

• Women were considered weak and unable to handle bad news.

• Women were seen as equal to men.

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What supernatural element does Lady Macbeth call upon in Act 1, Scene 5?

• She calls upon the gods.

• She calls upon evil spirits.

• She calls upon the witches.

• She calls upon her ancestors.

How does Lady Macbeth challenge Macbeth's manhood in Act 1, Scene 7?

• By asking him to leave.

• By ignoring him.

• By praising his bravery.

• By calling him a coward.

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In the banquet scene, how does Lady Macbeth take control?

• She leaves the banquet.

• She calls for the guards.

• She faints.

• She challenges Macbeth and directs the guests.

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What happens to Lady Macbeth's influence after Duncan's murder?

• It increases significantly.

• It remains the same.

• It diminishes.

• She becomes the queen.

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Why does Lady Macbeth's power diminish after Macbeth becomes king?

• She decides to retire.

• She is sent away.

• She becomes ill.

• She is no longer needed in Macbeth's plans.

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What is one reason Lady Macbeth calls on evil spirits?

• To scare Macbeth.

• To summon the witches.

• To gain supernatural powers.

• To reject her femininity and accomplish her plans.

What does Joan Larson Klein suggest about Lady Macbeth's role after Duncan's murder?

• She takes over Macbeth's plans.

• She becomes the main antagonist.

• She loses her place in society and her position at home.

• She becomes more powerful.

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What is a possible reason Shakespeare depicted Lady Macbeth's suicide off stage?

• To keep the audience's attention on the main plot.

• To save time.

• To avoid showing violence.

• To focus on Macbeth's actions.

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