Macbeth Flashcards
Who is the author of Macbeth?
William Shakespeare
What is the central theme of Macbeth?
The corrupting power of unchecked ambition
True or False: Macbeth is a Scottish nobleman.
True
Fill in the blank: The three supernatural beings in Macbeth are known as the ______.
Weird Sisters
What prophecy do the witches give Macbeth?
That he will become the Thane of Cawdor and eventually king.
What is Lady Macbeth’s role in Macbeth’s rise to power?
She encourages him to murder King Duncan.
Multiple Choice: Who is killed by Macbeth in his quest for power? A) Banquo B) Duncan C) Macduff D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What does Macbeth see before he kills Duncan?
A floating dagger
True or False: Macbeth becomes paranoid after attaining the throne.
True
Who ultimately kills Macbeth?
Macduff
Fill in the blank: Lady Macbeth’s descent into madness is symbolized by her ______.
Sleepwalking
What does the term ‘blood’ symbolize in Macbeth?
Guilt and the consequences of murder
Multiple Choice: Which character represents the idea of loyalty and justice? A) Macbeth B) Banquo C) Lady Macbeth D) The Witches
B) Banquo
What is the significance of the ‘Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow’ soliloquy?
It reflects Macbeth’s despair and the meaninglessness of life.
True or False: The play is set in England.
False
What role do the apparitions play in the story?
They provide Macbeth with further prophecies and false security.
Fill in the blank: Macbeth’s tragic flaw is his overwhelming ______.
Ambition
Who is the rightful heir to the throne after Duncan’s death?
Malcolm
What motif is prevalent throughout the play related to the theme of appearance versus reality?
The use of darkness and light
Multiple Choice: Which character is described as a ‘brave’ and ‘valiant’ warrior at the beginning of the play? A) Macduff B) Macbeth C) Banquo D) Duncan
B) Macbeth
What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘I am in blood, stepped in so far that should I wade no more’?
He feels trapped in his actions and believes he must continue to commit more atrocities.
True or False: Lady Macbeth is initially portrayed as more ruthless than Macbeth.
True
What is the final outcome for Lady Macbeth?
She dies, presumably by suicide.
Fill in the blank: The play explores the theme of ______ and its consequences.
Fate
