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
  • 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.
  • In 'Macbeth', apart from the witches, who else plants the idea that Macbeth should kill Duncan?
    • Lady Macbeth  ✓
    • Banquo
    • Macduff
  • 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.  ✓
  • 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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