| Based on the book that King James wrote himself, what subject was he fascinated by? | witchcraft |
| What was the real King Duncan like? | aggressive and cruel |
| What brings the downfall of the hero of a tragedy? | a tragic flaw |
| Which of the following quotations is the best example of a paradox? | “Lesser than Macbeth, and greater.” |
| Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization? | “Bellona’s bridegroom” |
| If you are a valiant person , you are | courageous |
| At the beginning of scene 7 in Macbeth, Macbeth expresses doubt about murdering Duncan because | Macbeth is King Duncan’s subject and host |
| Macbeth’s first act includes all of the following except | a cold-blooded, premeditated murder |
| In Macbeth, what is Macbeth’s tragic flaw? | his lust for power |
| A play’s exposition refers to | its background on the plot and characters |
| Choose the word that best matches to word in italics.The soldier decided to test his METTLE on the battlefield. | courage |
| In Macbeth, what time of day is it in the opening of Act 2? | just after midnight |
| “Is this a _______________ which I see before me?” | dagger |
| A literary device that provides hints about what is to happen later on in the story is | foreshadowing |
| At the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1 in Macbeth, what is Banquo wondering? | if Macbeth took the crown unjustly |
| In Macbeth, who says “We have scorched the snake, but not killed it”? | Macbeth |
| In Macbeth, what is the inciting incident? | the event that sets the story on its course |
English 12A Macbeth
July 28, 2019