Quiz on Shakespeare/Macbeth

When was the man who would be Shakespeare born?

• April 23, 1564

• April 23, 1616

• May 23, 1564

• April 23, 1594

With which theatre group did the man who would be Shakespeare begin his theatre life?

• The King's Men

• The Globe Theatre Troupe

• The Lord Chamberlain's Men

• The Royal Shakespeare Company

What was the title of the first play written by the man who would be Shakespeare?

• Romeo and Juliet

• Macbeth

• Hamlet

• Henry IV, Pt. 1

For whom was "The Tragedy of Macbeth" written?

• King Edward I

• King James I

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Elizabeth I

In which century is "The Tragedy of Macbeth" set?

• 10th century

• 11th century

• 12th century

• 13th century

Who is Banquo in relation to King James I according to "The Tragedy of Macbeth"?

• His father

• His ancestor

• His brother

• His rival

According to Elizabethan belief, the stability of the country depended on what quality of the King?

• His military strength

• His wealth

• His good and virtuous nature

• His political alliances

What is a recurring motif in the play "Macbeth" that reflects Elizabethan beliefs about evil?

• Evil occurs in the presence of royalty

• Evil occurs in darkness

• Evil is associated with nature

• Evil is a result of witchcraft

The play "Macbeth" was considered a thriller because it was based on what?

• Mythological events

• Imaginary scenarios

• Current events of the time

• Historical battles

When the play begins, which two wars are in progress?

• Civil War: King Duncan vs. Macbeth

• National War: Scotland vs. England

• Civil War: King Duncan vs. Macdonwald's rebels

• National War: Scotland vs. Norway