WorksheetsMacbeth: Background Info
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 6mins
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What is one way that Shakespeare tailored "Macbeth" to suit the king?
It featured supernatural elements
He named a character after the king
It featured paternity tests
It had a laugh track
The Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup
Who put a curse on the play "Macbeth"?
Witches
High school students
Shakespearean actors
God
To prevent the curse, what should you NOT do in a theatre during a performance of "Macbeth"?
Yell "Fire!"
Reveal any play spoilers
A random TikTok challenge
Say "Macbeth"
Most animals aren't real
Humans offered the judges more money than the animals
What does "hamartia" mean?
Martial arts
Tragic hero
Hamster
Tragic flaw
What is the general name for the era during which Shakespeare lived?
The Victorian Era
The Jordan Era
The "Folklore" Era
The Elizabethan Era
Elizabeth II
Queen Victoria
Elizabeth I
Where is "Macbeth" set?
Ireland
England
Scotland
Italy
At the start of the play, what title does Macbeth hold?
Thane
Mister
King
Doctor
Are the bad events surrounding the play a CURSE or a COINCIDENCE? In the space provided, explain your choice providing ONE concisely expressed reason.
