Introduction to Macbeth

Macbeth is set in medieval...

• England

• Scotland

• Ireland

• Wales

The play begins with three...

• Wizards

• Warriors

• Witches

• Wives

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

A prophecy is a ....

• A prediction of what will happen in the future

• A curse to make something bad happen

• A person with special gifts

• A magical power that can pass between people

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What type of play is Macbeth?

• History

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Horror

Macbeth is a nobleman. What is a nobleman?

• A great and wise man

• A man who teaches others to behave well

• A type of king or emperor

• A person born with land, property and power from their family

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What events were taking place in England which may link to the play?

• The discovery of the Americas by Columbus

• The Spanish Armada's attack on Britain

• The gunpowder plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament

• The death of Queen Elizabeth 1st without an heir to the throne

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

Macbeth is a true story.

• True

• False

• Based on a true story but heavily adapted

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does Macbeth decide he wants to become at the start of the play?

• A witch

• A nobleman

• A great warrior

• A king

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of these is not a quote from Macbeth?

• "To be or not to be, that is the question"

• "What's done is done"

• "The milk of human kindness"

• "Life is but a walking shadow"

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

Throne of Blood is a film version of Macbeth about

• Japanese samurai and shogun

• Japanese Ninjas

• Chinese kung fu monks

• American detectives