Masculinity as Macbeth's hamartia | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

What are Macbeth's greatest character flaws? Select the three most appropriate answers.
- He is incredibly ambitious. ✓
- He is too trusting of others.
- He is a coward.
- He is susceptible to manipulation. ✓
- He has a desire to harm others. ✓
Fill in the blank: A character who is a construct, designed to highlight contrasting qualities in another character, is called a ______.
- 'foil' ✓
Which of the following characters is not a foil to Macbeth?
- King Duncan
- Lady Macbeth ✓
- Banquo
- Macduff
Put the following events into the chronological order they appear in the play.
- 1
  
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  Macbeth hears the witches' prophecies
- 2
  
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  Lady Macbeth manipulates her husband
- 3
  
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  Duncan is murdered
- 4
  
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  Banquo is murdered and his ghost appears at the banquet
- 5
  
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  After the witches' second prophecies, Macbeth has Macduff's family murdered
- 6
  
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  Lady Macbeth kills herself
- 7
  
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  Macbeth dies in a battle with Macduff
What is the definition of hamartia?
- Hamartia is a fatal flaw. ✓
- Hamartia is a desire to commit terrible crimes.
- Hamartia is excessive pride.
Which of the sentences below is correctly using the term hubris?
- Macbeth's hubris is his desire to please his wife.
- By allowing himself to be manipulated, Macbeth is showing his hubris.
- In believing he cannot be defeated, Macbeth shows hubris. ✓