Starter quiz
- Which characters are the audience first introduced to in Act 1, Scene 1 of 'Macbeth'?
- Macbeth and Banquo
- The witches ✓
- King Duncan and his men
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- In 'Macbeth', what do the witches prophesise for Macbeth?
- Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor.
- Macbeth will become king.
- Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and then king. ✓
- Macbeth's sons will be king.
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- In 'Macbeth', apart from the witches, who else plants the idea that Macbeth should kill Duncan?
- Lady Macbeth ✓
- Banquo
- Macduff
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- Which of the following sentences uses the verb 'to be intrigued' correctly?
- Macbeth was a very intrigued character throughout the play.
- The prophecies created a lot of intrigued.
- Macbeth was intrigued by the witches' prophecies. ✓
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- In 'Macbeth', who else do the witches say will be king?
- 'Banquo's sons.' ✓
- In 'Macbeth', which of the following could not be argued as being Macbeth's hamartia? Select all that apply.
- his ambition ✓
- his strength
- his desire for the crown ✓
- he is easily influenced by external pressures ✓
- his loyalty to all others
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Exit quiz
- Select all the characters who you argue could be responsible for the murder of King Duncan in 'Macbeth'.
- The witches ✓
- Macbeth ✓
- Banquo
- Lady Macbeth ✓
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- In 'Macbeth', match the adjective that could be used to describe Macbeth to the example from the text.
- Perturbed⇔The prophecies make Macbeth's hair stand on end. ✓
- Intrigued⇔Macbeth is more interested in the prophecies than Banquo. ✓
- Susceptible⇔Macbeth is influenced by the witches' prophecies. ✓
- Which word, beginning with 'c', could be used in this sentence: "By showing his intrigue towards the witches' prophecies, Macbeth is as equally ______ as his wife in the murder of Duncan."
- 'culpable' ✓
- In 'Macbeth', which of the ideas below is not useful in justifying the idea that Macbeth is equally as guilty as his wife in the murder of Duncan?
- Macbeth is intrigued by the witches' prophecies.
- Lady Macbeth emasculates her husband. ✓
- Macbeth is considers murder before speaking to Lady Macbeth
- Macbeth kills Duncan, but Lady Macbeth hides the daggers.
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- In 'Macbeth', which of the following quotations demonstrate Macbeth was perturbed by the witches' prophecies? Select all appropriate responses.
- “Why do I yield to that suggestion?”
- “Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair” ✓
- “My seated heart knock at my ribs” ✓
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- In 'Macbeth', which of the following quotations demonstrates Macbeth was intrigued by the witches' prophecies?
- “Why do I yield to that suggestion?” ✓
- “Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair”
- “My seated heart knock at my ribs” ✓
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Key learning points
- In Act 1, Scene 3, Macbeth is presented as being more interested in the witches’ prophecies than Banquo
- Act 1, Scene 3 can be used as evidence that Lady Macbeth cannot be solely blamed for manipulating her husband
- Whilst Macbeth is clearly conflicted early in the play, it is clear the witches’ prophecies excite him
Common misconception
Pupils believe Lady Macbeth is solely responsible for the downfall of her husband.
When discussing Macbeth's intrigue in the prophecies, challenge pupils to question whether Lady Macbeth is responsible at this point.
Keywords
Perturbed - To be perturbed means to be disturbed by an idea, showing concern.
Intrigued - Someone who shows great interest in an idea is intrigued.
Receptive - If you are receptive to an idea, you are willing to listen to it and perhaps take it on board.
Culpable - If you are culpable of a crime, you are guilty or responsible.
Susceptible - If you are easily influenced by a particular idea or person, you could be described as being susceptible.
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