Macbeth Quizz
1) Write down at least four important aspects of the Shakespearean tragic hero:
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2) List the positive and negative character traits of Macbeth:
Positive ones: Negative ones:
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3) Who is Macbeth characterized by in the drama:
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4) What is the effect of the witches’ first prophecy ?
on Macbeth: on Banquo:
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5) What is Lady Macbeth’s role in the murder?
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6) What is the immediate effect of the murder of Duncan….
on Macbeth? on Lady Macbeth
short-term: short-term
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4) Why does Macbeth kill Banquo?
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7) Why does he kill Macduff’s family?
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8) Macbeth goes to the witches again…
a) What are their prophecies?
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9) Briefly characterize the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth:
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b) after the murder and at the banquet
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c) before her suicide
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