Characters | Setting | Quotes | Vocabulary | Behind the Scenes |
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Who is Seyton?
He first reported to Macbeth that the army was headed for his castle
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What is Scotland
This country is the main setting of the play
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Who is Macbeth?
"Out, out brief candle. Life's but a walking shadow"
Translation: Life is too short to grieve. |
What is B. Flout
To break a rule without hiding it or showing shame
A. Revolt B. Flout C. Assault |
What is 5?
All of Shakespeare's plays have this number of acts
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Who is Hecate?
She is the goddess of witchcraft
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What is England
Donalbain and Malcolm decide to flee here after the murder of their father
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Who is the Second Witch?
"By the pricking of my thumbs,
Something wicked this way comes." Translation: I feel something bad coming this way |
What is C. Breach
Act of breaking through
A. Allegiance B. Counterfeit C. Breach |
What is true?
True or false: The phrase "steal my thunder" originated from "Macbeth"
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What is the Second Apparition?
This told Macbeth that he will not be hurt by anyone born to a woman
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What is Inverness?
This is the name of Macbeth's castle
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What is the Third Apparition?
“Macbeth shall never vanquished be until
Great Birnam wood to high Dunsinane Hill Shall come against him.” Translation: Macbeth will be safe until Birnam Wood goes up Dunsinane Hill |
What is A. Rancors
Angry feelings
A. Rancors B. Malice C. Malevolence |
What is 1606?
The first performance of "Macbeth" was in this year.
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Who is Banquo?
Alongside Macbeth, he led the Scottish troops to victory at the beginning of the play
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What is Dunsinane Hill?
Macbeth's castle is located on this hill
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Who is Donalbain?
"There's daggers in men's smiles"
Translation: People are not as nice as they seem |
What is A. Pernicious
Harmful, often in a hidden
A. Pernicious B. Treacherous C. Avaricious |
What is "The Scottish Play"
or What is "The Bard's Play"
"Macbeth" is also called this.
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Who is Malcolm?
His reign to the throne symbolizes the restoration of power in Scotland
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What is Birnam Wood?
The hill that Macbeth's castle is on is located in this forest
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Who is Macbeth?
"Let not light see my black and deep desires"
Translation: Let them not see how evil my thoughts are |
What is C. Usurper
Person who takes control without proper authority
A. Purge B. Pristine C. Usurper |
Who is King James I
King Duncan was based on this real king
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