WorksheetsYear 10: Spring 1 Literature revision quiz 5
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Macbeth: Banquo's also a threat because he realises Macbeth killed the king. He states:
I fear, Thou play'dst most nobly for't.
I fear, Thou fought most foully for't.
I fear, Thou play'dst most attacked for't.
'I fear, Thou play'dst most foully for't.'
Macbeth AO2: In act 1, sc4, Macbeth says: 'Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires', and in act 1, sc5, Lady Macbeth says: 'Come, thick night,
And pall thee in the dunnest smoke of hell...'. What could you say about the symbolism in these quotations?
The references to 'stars' and 'hell' symbolise how superstitious the two of them are and how superstitious the society in which they lived. It also symbolises how they see themselves as subject to fate and the supernatural.
The references to darkness indicate both the Macbeths' desire to assist their plans and hide their evil deeds from heaven, but also symbolise their move into chaos and evil, and their turning away from the light and sun, which often symbolised the true and rightful king.
Macbeth AO3: What is the significance of the inclusion of the witches in the play?
Macbeth was written at a time when society was riddled by fear of witches: they were blames for causing a range of disasters, thousands of people were put on trial for witchcraft and it was made a capital offence in 1604. Shakespeare know that the inclusion of the witches was an enormous risk, and would potentially deter the vast majority of his audience from seeing the play once it gained a reputation for showcasing witchcraft.
Macbeth was written at a time when interest in witches bordered on hysteria: they were blamed for causing a range of disasters, thousands of people were put on trial for witchcraft, and it was made a capital offence in 1604. Shakespeare knew that the inclusion of the witches would inspire a mixture of fear and fascination in the audience, their imaginations captivated.
Macbeth AO3: What comment could you make about Lady Macbeth and ideas around disorder?
Equality of the sexes was not a consideration in the 17th Century, and for the most part, women were expected to be nurturing, maternal, and obedient to their husbands. A dominant woman, in defiance of these expectations, would have been a symbol of disorder.
Lady Macbeth consciously chooses to create disorder due to her desire to create more equality of the sexes. As such, she becomes the dominant partner in her marriage in order to ensure she would be listened to and respected when her husband becomes king.
AIC: Sheila tells Mrs Birling 'Mother, I think that was...
cruel and vile
mean and nasty
spiteful and cruel
horrifying and unforgiveable
AIC: Eric tells Mr Birling that 'You're not the sort of father...'
A chap can ask for guidance
A chap can go to when he's in trouble.
A chap can run to for help.
A chap can turn to for support.
AIC: Mrs Birling says 'I've done nothing I am ashamed of, or that won't...
help the girl.
look good when the press gets hold of it.
bear investigation.
stand up in court.
AIC: Why is Sheila so upset in Act 3 after the Inspector was revealed to be a fake?
Because she feels the Inspector made a fool of her
Because they all behaved badly, regardless of the Inspector's existence
Because she is worried that Gerald will leave her
Because she is worried about her parents' reputation
AIC: Fill in the missing word
"These girls aren't cheap labour. They're..."
(a)
