WorksheetsMacbeth Questions 1-17
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 17mins
How did Aristotle define the tragic hero?
Aristotle described a tragic hero as someone who goes from a state of happiness to misery due to a significant mistake or flaw they possess.
Aristotle defined the tragic hero as a flawless individual who achieves success without facing any challenges.
According to Aristotle, the tragic hero is someone who is purely evil and meets a gruesome end as punishment for their wickedness.
Aristotle believed the tragic hero must be a deity or possess supernatural powers to evoke feelings of pity and fear in the audience
What strong emotional response must a true tragedy elicit?
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What is, "Catharsis?"
Catharsis is when the main character overcomes all challenges and wins, making the audience feel victorious.
Catharsis is the most intense part of the story where everything comes together before it ends.
Catharsis is the emotional release the audience feels when they experience pity and fear through witnessing the tragic hero's suffering and downfall.
Catharsis is when the audience gets mad at the characters and feels unsatisfied with the story.
When did Shakespeare write Macbeth?
Shakespeare wrote Macbeth in 1837, during the Elizabethan era, around the time of Queen Victoria's reign.
Shakespeare wrote Macbeth in 1606, during the Jacobean era, a time of political instability and cultural flourishing in England.
Macbeth was written by Shakespeare in 1808, during the Romantic period, known for its emphasis on emotion and individualism.
Shakespeare wrote Macbeth in 1547, during King Henry VIII's later reign of England, a time known for its king and his many violent decisions.
James l had been king of England for three years. What country had he previously been king of?
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Who was James l the son of?
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What did King James symbolize?
King James was purely a character within Shakespeare's play, Macbeth, whose actor tragically passed away. This character is now infamously referred to as "King James' curse" or "the Scottish play."
King James symbolized the union of the Scottish and Welsh crowns, ultimately leading to Scotland's annexation of its southern neighbor, England.
King James symbolized a figure of divine authority, believed to possess supernatural powers, and held protestant reforms.
King James symbolized the union of the Scottish and English crowns, leading to a period of political stability and cultural flourishing known as the Jacobean era.
The Real Macbeth
Macbeth, the real historical figure, reigned as the King of Scotland from 1040 to 1057. He came to power by killing his predecessor, King Duncan I, in battle. Macbeth's rule was marked by a period of stability and relative peace in Scotland.
However, his reign was marred by the constant threat of rebellion and invasion. In 1057, Macbeth was defeated and killed by Duncan's son, Malcolm III, who then took the throne and established the House of Dunkeld as the ruling dynasty in Scotland.
Despite being portrayed as a villain in Shakespeare's play, the real Macbeth was a complex and influential figure in Scottish history. His reign and the events surrounding it continue to be a subject of fascination and debate among historians and scholars.
When did he reign from?
1040-1057
1140-1158
1040-1058
1140-1157
In turn who killed Macbeth in battle?
(Suffixes are "L". Ex. King John 'lll")
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Macbeth killed who to get the Scottish crown?
(Suffixes are "L". Ex. King John 'lll")
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Of the 14 kings who reigned between 943 and 1097, how many were murdered?
Among the 14 kings who reigned between 943 and 1097, none were murdered, as this period was marked by unprecedented peace and harmony.
Of the 14 kings during this period, only one was murdered, indicating a relatively stable era in terms of regicide.
Out of the 14 kings, six were murdered, highlighting the constant political turmoil and intrigue during this time.
Of the 14 kings who reigned between 943 and 1097, ten were murdered, underscoring the volatility and danger inherent in medieval monarchies.
How long did the real Macbeth rule?
17 years.
1040-1057.
18 years.
1040-1058.
21 years.
1040-1061.
15 years.
1040-1055.
What did his reign unite (Macbeth)?
Macbeth's reign united Scotland under a centralized monarchy, but it also brought about internal strife and turmoil due to his tyrannical rule.
Macbeth's reign united Scotland and England, bringing about an unprecedented era of peace and prosperity.
Macbeth's reign united the peasantry and the nobility, bridging the gap between social classes and promoting equality throughout the realm.
Macbeth's reign united the British Isles into a kingdom of separate but equal states. This union however resulted in an English rebellion causing the death of Macbeth's Scottish dominated kingdom.
Why did Malcolm slaughter Macbeth's family?
In a fit of jealousy, Malcolm ordered the slaughter of Macbeth's family to eliminate any potential threats to his rule.
Malcolm feared that Macbeth's descendants would seek revenge, so he preemptively eliminated them to secure his throne.
Malcolm was manipulated by external forces into believing that Macbeth's family posed a threat to his reign, leading to their slaughter.
Malcolm ordered the slaughter of Macbeth's family as a political move to consolidate his reign and erase any remnants of Macbeth's legacy, ensuring stability and peace in Scotland.
What was Shakespeare's primary source for Macbeth and when was it first published?
Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland
The Declaration of Arbroath, a letter written in 1320 by the barons and whole community of the kingdom of Scotland
The Grapes of Wrath: John Steinbeck, a historical account that raised serious objections due to its realistic tone
The Witch of Blackbird Pond, by Elizabeth George Speare.
Where are the outlines of Shakespeare's story derived from?
The outlines of Shakespeare's story are derived from a set of ancient tapestries discovered in a Scottish castle, dating back to the Middle Ages but not widely known until the 18th century.
The outlines of Shakespeare's story are derived from an oral tradition passed down through generations of English peasants, never formally recorded but preserved in local folklore.
The outlines of Shakespeare's story are derived from "Holinshed's Chronicles," a history book first published in 1577, which provided him with the historical account of King Duncan and the real Macbeth.
The outlines of Shakespeare's story are derived from a lost diary believed to be written by an anonymous Elizabethan actor, unearthed in the 19th century.
What was King James l fascinated by?
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King James l was so fascinated by __________ that he wrote a book called, __________.
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