Cards in this guide (21)
For whom was Macbeth written
Shakespeare wrote the play Macbeth to be performed for King
James I
Why is it important to provide accurate information to young people
Young people will grow up to become young adults, and are the
basis of the next generation and the future of our world; providing
them with false information will just slow down their learning and
thus the future of the world. What is the point of providing false
information if it leads to our down fall?
What would change slowly over time
What is the best translation of If you have displaced the mirth broke the good meeting With most admired disorder
D. You have ruined a fun evening by making a fool of yourself.
Which event from Acts II and III demonstrates the recurring motif of Fair is foul and foul is fair
Banquo doesn't commit any crime but is murdered at Macbeth's command. -APEX
Why has the image of the hero changed over time
Heroes are often mirrors of the culture and time in which they
were created, and they reflect the values of that culture and
time.
Why were supernatural elements in a play more frightening for audiences during Shakespeare's time
During Shakespeare's time, people believed that witches and powers really existed, so the supernatural elements of his plays were more frightening for his audiences.
How do the three witches make Hecate angry
They made Hecate angry by not letting her participate in their
plans. -Macbeth.
What is the best example of a tragic flaw
Macbeth's desire for power.
Who becomes the main suspect in King Duncan's murder
Malcolm and Donalbain. Later, people start to suspect
Macbeth.
Whom does Macbeth admit to killing after seeing Duncan's body
Duncan's grooms, who he and Lady Macbeth have framed for the
murder of Duncan. He claims to have been infuriated at their
apparent guilt, when in fact he just wanted to shut them up.
What common character trait do tragic heroes share
They have a flaw that will ultimately lead to their undoing.
How does Shakespeare's use of the supernatural help create suspense in Macbeth
By playing on audiences fears
What makes Hecate's speech stand out from the speech of other characters
Which event is an example of irony in Macbeth
Macbeth has been crowned king- a glorious position- but he feels empty and worthless because of his actions. -apex
Which character is the best example of a tragic hero
a young men tries to go home to his wife and family after a long
war b
Macbeth murders King Duncan and is then rewarded by being crowned king himself. What recurring motif in the play is this turn of events an example of
the idea that actions sometimes have the opposite of the expected effect :)
Which situation is the best example of a hero's inner conflict
The right answer is A king struggles with his own ambition as he decides whether to keep killing his opponents in order to gain more. Just got it right!!
What evidence from the text supports the idea that Lady Macbeth believes her husband is too weak and cowardly to kill the king
art thou afeared / to be the same in thine own act and valour /
as thou art in desire?
Based on this dictionary definition which sentence correctly uses the word balm
(Apex) Spending the day at the beach reading a good book can be a balm for a troubled heart.
Why do Malcolm Donalbain feel they need to leave Scotland
Apex 1.2.7 Quiz) They fear they will be murdered.