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WorksheetsMacbeth Act I
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 8hrs 30mins
Everyman is a ___________________ Play
Morality
Mystery
Passon
Miracle
The play that enacting the lives of saints is called a
Morality Play
Miracle Play
Mystery Play
Passion Play
The nun who was a playwright in the medieval era
Sister Mary
Sister Elizabeth
Hrotsvitha
Hun
What is a "Morality Play"?
A play about the Bible
A play about Saints
A play that teaches the audience a lesson on how to be good people.
In the medieval period, _____ plays were based on stories from the bible.
Miracle
Morality
Passion
Mystery
What is the name of the theatre associated with William Shakespeare?
The Royal Theatre
The London Theatre
The Globe Theatre
Shakespeare's Theatre
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-Upon-Avon
London
Oxford
Liverpool
Shakespeare lived almos entirely during the reign of...
Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Mary
How many witches are in Act I Scene i?
1
2
3
4
Why was the original Thane of Cawdor executed?
He cheated on his wife.
He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland.
He killed the queen.
He refused to go into battle because he was a coward.
What do the witches predict? (You may select more than one answer.)
Banquo's sons will be kings.
Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor.
Macbeth will be King of Scotland.
Banquo will kill Macbeth.
Who is Duncan? (Select TWO answers.)
Son of Banquo
Macbeth's best friend
Macbeth's cousin
King of Scotland
Before Macbeth returns to his castle, Lady Macbeth tells the audience of her fears that might keep Macbeth from following her plan. She claims he is:
Too weak
Too kind
Too cowardly
Too attached to Duncan
Lady Macbeth manipulates Macbeth by:
Telling him that he is not a man
Saying that he obviously doesn't love her
Saying she wants the crown
Attacking Duncan's character
What does the following quote mean?
"We will establish our estate upon/Our eldest, Malcolm, whom we name hereafter/The Prince of Cumberland" (1.4.38-39)
Malcolm has been formally named heir to the throne.
Malcolm has been named Thane of Scotland.
Malcolm has been formally adopted by King Duncan.
Malcolm has been promoted to treasurer of the kingdom.
What is "Inverness"?
The Thane of Cawdor's castle
Banquo's castle
King Duncan's castle
Macbeth's castle
At the beginning of the play, what title does Macbeth hold?
He is the Thane of Cawdor
He is the king of Scotland
He is the Thane of Glamis
He is the heir to the Thane of Cawdor
Who said it?
"Look like the'innocent flower,/ But be the serpent under't" (1.6.63-64).
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
Malcolm
Who said it?
"And oftentimes, to win us to our harm,/ The instruments of darkness tell us truths;/ Win us with honest trifles, to betray's/ In deepest consequence" (1.3.122-125).
King Duncan
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
Macbeth
Shakespeare wrote the play Macbeth during the reign of...?
Henry VIII
Queen Elizabeth
Edward II
James I
In scene i the witches say, "Fair is fowl and fowl is fair."
Who repeats this same sentiment in scene iii ?
King Duncan
Banquo
Ross
Macbeth
What internal conflict is Macbeth struggling with at the beginning of Scene vii ?
He is not sure if he can kill his King.
He does not know if he can leave his wife.
He does not know if he can betray Banquo.
He does not know if he can kill the Prince.
What is Lady Macbeth's plan to get away with the crime in scene vii ?
Get the guards drunk, then frame them.
Get Malcolm drunk and talk him into committing the crime.
Use poison, then frame the cook.
Antagonize Banquo, then challenge him to a duel.
