1. Macbeth
Ms. Troy

2. Learning Outcomes You will know the basic plot of Macbeth.
You will be able to express your own response to Macbeth.
You will be able to identify and present the most significant events of the play.

3. The Macbeth Question 60 marks. approximately one hour to complete.
approximately 3-5 pages in length.
choice of two Macbeth questions.

4. The Essay Introduction which refers directly to the question asked.
6-8 paragraphs.
Conclusion which must be strong and convincing.

5. Main areas for the exam Characters and how they are portrayed. Themes.
Key scenes.
Soliloquys
Language, imagery and symbolism.
Your personal response to the play.

6. The Plot
What can you remember?

7. Rearrange the events in the order they occur in the text.

8. Macbeth is encouraged by Lady Macbeth.
Macbeth becomes King.
Macbeth is tempted by the witches for the first time.
Macbeth has Banquo murdered.
Macbeth kills Duncan.
Lady Macbeth goes insane.
Macbeth is reassured of his invincibility by witches.
Macbeth has Lady Macduff and her family killed.
Banquo’s ghost appears to Macbeth.
Macduff kills Macbeth.

9. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

10. Question 1

11. A A dagger B A glowing crown C An accusing hand D Duncan’s ghost
Before the murder of Duncan when Macbeth is alone, he suffers from an a false creation / Proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain” and imagines he sees
A A dagger B A glowing crown C An accusing hand D Duncan’s ghost

12. Question 2

13. The person mainly responsible for planning Duncan’s death is…?
A Macbeth B Banquo C Lady Macbeth D Macduff

14. Question 3

15. Which of these is NOT a key theme in ‘Macbeth’?
A Religion B Ambition C Betrayal D Appearance versus Reality

16. Question 4

17. A A poem B A soliloquy C A juxtaposition D A narrative
When a character speaks their thoughts to the audience in a play, it is called…?
A A poem B A soliloquy C A juxtaposition D A narrative

18. Question 5

19. Which pair of qualities best describe the character of Lady Macbeth?
A Smart and sophisticated B Powerful and loving C Ambitious and manipulative D Carefree and fun

20. Question 6

21. Macduff is a significant character in the play
Macduff is a significant character in the play. Which of the following is wrong?
A He is suspicious of Macbeth B He is heir to the throne of Scotland C He slays Macbeth D He finds Duncan’s dead body

22. Question 7

23. After the murder, what does Lady Macbeth tell Macbeth to make everything better?
A “A little wine clears us of this deed” B “A little water clears us of this deed” C “A little prayer clears us of this deed” D “A little dance clears us of this deed”

24. Question 8

25. At the party, after being crowned King of Scotland, Macbeth sees what?
A Banquo’s ghost B A bloody dagger C One of the witches D A pool of blood on the floor

26. Question 9

27. What does “look like the innocent flower, / But be the serpent under’t” mean?
A Wear makeup to hide your face B Pretend to be a snake C Look pretty all the time D Act false

28. Question 10

29. Which event ultimately causes Macbeth’s downfall?
A Meeting the witches B Being weak against his wife’s wishes C Killing the king D Having selfish ambition

30. £1,000,000

31. Do I know? the basic plot of Macbeth.
how to express my personal response about Macbeth.
how to identify and present the most significant events of the play.