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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThis is the driving force of Macbeth's life. It is the tragic hero's greatest weaknessAmbitionSupernaturalRevengeMasculinity
- 2. Multiple ChoiceMacbeth admits that it is only ambition that drives him to kill Duncantruefalse
- 3. Multiple ChoiceMacbeth admits that it is only ambition that drives him to kill Duncanunsex me here, turn my milk to gallI have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, only vaulting ambitionout out brief candleLike the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it
- 4. Multiple ChoiceStars hide your eyes let it not see my black and deep desiresMacbeth's ambitionLady Macbeth's ambitionBanquos ambition
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe difference between Banquo's ambition and Macbeth's ambition isNothingBanquo does not act on his ambitionMacbeth does not act on his ambitionAll of the above
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe witches' main role in the story isto scare the audienceTo give Macbeth ambitionTo bring out and expose Macbeth's inner ambitionTo confuse the audience
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe play begins with The witches becauseIt's aWay to create the feeling of unease in the audienceJames 1 demanded itThey are the main characters in the playIt's the easiest way to set up the stage
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe witches are most connected to what theme?SupernaturalAmbitionEvil, order and disorderMasculinity
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIn terms of structure, creating the feeling of unease at the beginning of the playHelps the theme of masculinity the mostHelps the theme of ambition the mosthelps the theme of disorder to order the mostHelps the theme of the supernatural the most
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe witches help the theme of 'disorder to order' the most becauseThe audience feel uneasy and want to feel relievedThe audience are annoyed by themThey don'tThey were against religion
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe character who embodies the theme of 'disorder to order' the most isMacduffMacbethMalcolmLady Macbeth
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhen Macbeth says 'is this a dagger I see before me' this isAmbition and greed forcing him to hallucinateHis belief in the supernaturalReally happeningNone of the above
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhen Banquo's ghost appears at the banquetIt is Macbeth's guilt that creates the illusionIt is Lady Macbeth's guilt that creates the illusionIt is a trick played by Macduff to catch Macbeth outIt is one of the witches' first prophecies
- 14. Multiple ChoiceJust after Banquo's ghost appears:
'All causes shall give way: I am in blood Stepp'd in so far that, should I wade no more, Returning were as tedious as go o'er'We realise Macbeth's ambition has turned him into a psychopathWe realise Macbeth is going to repentwe realise Macbeth has a gentle sideAll of the above - 15. Multiple ChoiceLady Macbeth's behaviour would have been considered unusual becauseMasculinity dominated society, and so she shouldn't be talking to Macbeth the way she doesShe was calling upon the supernatural to possess her so she could Carry out her planShe was asking for the passage of remorse to be blockedAll of the above
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWho is Macbeth referring to in this quote about who is not at the banquet:
'How say'st thou, that ............... denies his person At our great bidding?BanquoMalcolmMacduffDuncan - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags