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What is the famous quote by Macbeth about life being a tale told by an idiot?

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‘Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more.’

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Who says ‘Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble’?

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The Witches in Macbeth.

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Fill in the blank: ‘Out, out damn…

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spot

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True or False: Macbeth’s ambition leads him to murder King Duncan.

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True

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What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, ‘Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t’?

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She advises Macbeth to appear innocent while being deceitful.

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Which character in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde represents the duality of human nature?

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Dr. Jekyll

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What is the significance of the quote ‘I learned to recognize the thorough and primitive duality of man’?

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It reflects Dr. Jekyll’s understanding of his own dual nature.

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Who is the author of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

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Robert Louis Stevenson

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Multiple Choice: Which quote is from Macbeth? A) ‘The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde.’ B) ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me?’ C) ‘I am the chief of sinners.’

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B) ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me?’

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True or False: Mr. Hyde is a representation of Dr. Jekyll’s good side.

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False

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Complete the quote: ‘All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely _____.’

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players

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What does Macbeth mean by ‘Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow’?

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It reflects his despair and the meaningless passage of time.

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Who says the line ‘This is a very strange tale, indeed’?

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Mr. Utterson in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

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Fill in the blank: ‘The prince of _____ is the man who has no fear.’

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darkness

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What does Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking reveal about her character?

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It shows her guilt and descent into madness.

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Which character states, ‘I am in a condition of mental paralysis’?

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Dr. Jekyll

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What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘I am in blood, stepped in so far’?

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He feels trapped in his violent actions and cannot turn back.

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True or False: The Witches predict Macbeth’s rise to power.

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True

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What is the main theme of the quote ‘To be thus is nothing; but to be safely thus’?

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The insecurity of power and the fear of losing it.

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Complete the quote: ‘There is no act of mine that I cannot _____.’

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revoke

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Who is the character that represents the moral conscience in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

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Mr. Utterson

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What does the quote ‘The evil that men do lives after them’ imply?

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It suggests that one’s negative actions have lasting consequences.

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Fill in the blank: ‘Is this a _____ which I see before me?’

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dagger

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What does Macbeth mean by saying, ‘I am in blood, steeped in so far’?

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He acknowledges that he has committed so many crimes that he cannot return to innocence.

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True or False: Dr. Jekyll believes he can separate his good and evil sides.
True
26
Who is the character that says, 'I have been thinking of my own character'?
Dr. Jekyll
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What does Lady Macbeth's quote 'Out, damned spot!' refer to?
Her guilt and desire to wash away her complicity in Duncan's murder.
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Complete the quote: 'I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my _____.'
soul
29
What does Macbeth mean when he says, 'There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face'?
It's difficult to judge someone's true intentions based on their appearance.
30
Fill in the blank: 'The door of the _____ is the door of the soul.'
mind
31
Who says, 'I am not a monster, I am a man'?
Dr. Jekyll
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What does the quote 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair' imply?
It suggests that appearances can be deceiving.
33
True or False: Mr. Hyde is a representation of Dr. Jekyll's repressed desires.
True
34
What does Macbeth mean by 'The blood will out'?
It suggests that one's true nature will eventually reveal itself.
35
Complete the quote: 'The most sensible thing you can do is to _____.'
be yourself
36
Who is the character that says, 'I see you are not the man I knew'?
Mr. Utterson
37
What does the quote 'What’s done is done' signify?
It reflects the idea of accepting the consequences of one's actions.
38
Fill in the blank: 'I have had a _____ dream.'
horrible
39
What is the significance of the quote 'In the end, I was not myself'?
It highlights the theme of identity and the struggle with one's dual nature.
40
True or False: Lady Macbeth is portrayed as a strong and manipulative character.
True
41
What does the phrase 'the Scottish play' refer to?
Macbeth
42
Who says, 'I am the very emblem of the evil that has been done'?
Mr. Hyde
43
What does the quote 'The mind is a strange thing' suggest?
It refers to the complexities of human thought and morality.
44
Fill in the blank: 'There is a _____ in the mind of man.'
darkness
45
What does Macbeth's line 'I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition' imply?
His ambition is the sole motivator for his murderous plans.
46
Who says, 'The time is out of joint; O cursed spite!'?
Hamlet, but it reflects themes in Macbeth as well.
47
True or False: The character of Mr. Hyde is completely devoid of any human emotion.
False
48
What does the quote 'The devil is a gentleman' imply?
It suggests that evil can be charming and deceptive.
49
Complete the quote: 'It is a tale told by an _____, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.'
idiot
50
What does the quote 'To thine own self be true' suggest?
It encourages authenticity and self-awareness.
51
Fill in the blank: 'I am a man, and I will not be _____.'
ashamed
52
What does 'The game is afoot' imply?
It signifies that an important event or action is about to take place.
53
Who is the character that says, 'I am not a monster, I am a scientist'?
Dr. Jekyll
54
True or False: The theme of duality is central to both Macbeth and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
True
55
What does the quote 'I have no words; My voice is in my sword' mean?
It signifies a readiness to act rather than speak.
56
Complete the quote: 'I have seen better days; I have seen worse.'
This reflects resilience in the face of adversity.
57
What does the phrase 'the weight of the crown' represent?
The burdens and responsibilities of leadership.
58
Fill in the blank: 'The truth is rarely _____.'
pure
59
Who states, 'I am a man of science'?
Dr. Jekyll
60
What does the quote 'A little water clears us of this deed' imply?
It shows Lady Macbeth's initial belief that guilt can be easily washed away.
61
True or False: Dr. Jekyll's experiments ultimately lead to his downfall.
True
62
What does the quote 'The horror of the mind' refer to?
It refers to the psychological torment experienced by characters.
63
Complete the quote: 'We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a _____.'
sleep
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What does Macbeth's statement 'I am in blood, stepped in so far that should I wade no more' signify?
He feels trapped in his violent actions and sees no way to escape.

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