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1
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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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20
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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.

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True

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26
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Who is the character that says, ‘I have been thinking of my own character’?

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Dr. Jekyll

27
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What does Lady Macbeth’s quote ‘Out, damned spot!’ refer to?

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Her guilt and desire to wash away her complicity in Duncan’s murder.

28
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Complete the quote: ‘I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my _____.’

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soul

29
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What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face’?

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It’s difficult to judge someone’s true intentions based on their appearance.

30
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Fill in the blank: ‘The door of the _____ is the door of the soul.’

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mind

31
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Who says, ‘I am not a monster, I am a man’?

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Dr. Jekyll

32
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What does the quote ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair’ imply?

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It suggests that appearances can be deceiving.

33
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True or False: Mr. Hyde is a representation of Dr. Jekyll’s repressed desires.

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True

34
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What does Macbeth mean by ‘The blood will out’?

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It suggests that one’s true nature will eventually reveal itself.

35
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Complete the quote: ‘The most sensible thing you can do is to _____.’

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be yourself

36
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Who is the character that says, ‘I see you are not the man I knew’?

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Mr. Utterson

37
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What does the quote ‘What’s done is done’ signify?

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It reflects the idea of accepting the consequences of one’s actions.

38
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Fill in the blank: ‘I have had a _____ dream.’

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horrible

39
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What is the significance of the quote ‘In the end, I was not myself’?

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It highlights the theme of identity and the struggle with one’s dual nature.

40
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True or False: Lady Macbeth is portrayed as a strong and manipulative character.

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True

41
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What does the phrase ‘the Scottish play’ refer to?

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Macbeth

42
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Who says, ‘I am the very emblem of the evil that has been done’?

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Mr. Hyde

43
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What does the quote ‘The mind is a strange thing’ suggest?

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It refers to the complexities of human thought and morality.

44
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Fill in the blank: ‘There is a _____ in the mind of man.’

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darkness

45
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What does Macbeth’s line ‘I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition’ imply?

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His ambition is the sole motivator for his murderous plans.

46
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Who says, ‘The time is out of joint; O cursed spite!’?

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Hamlet, but it reflects themes in Macbeth as well.

47
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True or False: The character of Mr. Hyde is completely devoid of any human emotion.

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False

48
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What does the quote ‘The devil is a gentleman’ imply?

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It suggests that evil can be charming and deceptive.

49
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Complete the quote: ‘It is a tale told by an _____, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.’

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idiot

50
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What does the quote ‘To thine own self be true’ suggest?

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It encourages authenticity and self-awareness.

51
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Fill in the blank: ‘I am a man, and I will not be _____.’

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ashamed

52
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What does ‘The game is afoot’ imply?

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It signifies that an important event or action is about to take place.

53
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Who is the character that says, ‘I am not a monster, I am a scientist’?

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Dr. Jekyll

54
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True or False: The theme of duality is central to both Macbeth and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

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True

55
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What does the quote ‘I have no words; My voice is in my sword’ mean?

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It signifies a readiness to act rather than speak.

56
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Complete the quote: ‘I have seen better days; I have seen worse.’

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This reflects resilience in the face of adversity.

57
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What does the phrase ‘the weight of the crown’ represent?

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The burdens and responsibilities of leadership.

58
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Fill in the blank: ‘The truth is rarely _____.’

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pure

59
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Who states, ‘I am a man of science’?

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Dr. Jekyll

60
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What does the quote ‘A little water clears us of this deed’ imply?

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It shows Lady Macbeth’s initial belief that guilt can be easily washed away.

61
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True or False: Dr. Jekyll’s experiments ultimately lead to his downfall.

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True

62
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What does the quote ‘The horror of the mind’ refer to?

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It refers to the psychological torment experienced by characters.

63
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Complete the quote: ‘We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a _____.’

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sleep

64
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What does Macbeth’s statement ‘I am in blood, stepped in so far that should I wade no more’ signify?

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He feels trapped in his violent actions and sees no way to escape.

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