The witches' influence in Act 1, Scene 3 | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

When 'Macbeth' was first performed, who was the monarch of England?
- Elizabeth I
- Banquo
- Macbeth
- James I ✓
Which of the following help to illustrate the witches' power in Act 1 of 'Macbeth'?
- They first appear in a storm. ✓
- They have the support of familiars (demons). ✓
- They call each other sister.
- They meet Macbeth and Banquo at the same time.
- They appear genderless. ✓
Match the words to their definitions.
- outsider
  
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  A character who is not accepted by society. ✓
- subversive
  
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  Someone who does not accept rules or standards. ✓
- conform
  
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  Someone who accepts rules or standards. ✓
- femininity
  
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  Qualities seen as characteristic to women and girls. ✓
In 'Macbeth', which of the following are examples of disorder in the natural world?
- Macbeth sees Banquo's ghost. ✓
- Lady Macbeth asks 'spirits' to 'unsex' her. ✓
- Macbeth and Banquo's friendship breaks down.
- Macbeth is promoted to the Thane of Cawdor by King Duncan.
- Malcolm flees to England.
In James I's book 'Daemonology', he outlines why it is more likely that women will be witches. What reason does he give for this?
- The devil prefers working with women.
- Women are naturally more evil than men.
- Women are weaker than men so they are easier prey for the devil. ✓
- Men are incapable of practising magic.
In 'Macbeth', do the Macbeths have any children?
- Yes, but they don't appear in the play.
- Yes, and Macbeth kills them.
- No, but there are suggestions that they had in the past. ✓
- No, no references are ever made to the Macbeths having children.