1. Which of the following is NOT one of Shakespeare's four great tragedies?
2. What is the primary theme explored in Macbeth?
3. Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's:
4. What characteristic defines Shakespeare’s tragedies?
5. Tragic heroes in Shakespeare’s works often have what type of flaw?
6. Who are the first characters Macbeth encounters that set the plot in motion?
7. What do the witches prophesize about Macbeth?
9. What motivates Macbeth to kill Duncan?
10. What does Lady Macbeth famously ask the spirits to do?
11. Which king's ascension influenced the writing of Macbeth?
12. What historical plot is referenced in Macbeth?
13. Who was Banquo believed to be an ancestor of?
14. The weird sisters in the play are also referred to as:
15. How does Lady Macbeth challenge traditional gender roles?
16. How does Lady Macbeth view Macbeth’s hesitation to kill Duncan?
17. What ultimately happens to Lady Macbeth?
18. How is reason contrasted with passion in the play?
19. How does Shakespeare portray the power of evil through Macbeth?
20. What does Duncan’s character represent in the play?
