Macbeth - General Quiz (Part 1)

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Some of the chants and incantations from the 'Weird Sisters' are quoted from which book written by King James I?
Demonology
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Something beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature is the definition for...
Supernatural
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Who is the audience first introduced to in the play?
The Three Witches
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The idea that the King was chosen by God is known by what term?
Divine Right of Kings
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Which is the correct definition for treason?
Betraying one's country; especially attempting to overthrow a Monarch
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What does the word 'rapt' in the quote (Banquo about Macbeth): "Look how our partner's rapt" mean?
Entranced
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Fate is the development of events outside of a person's control - who were 'the fates'?
Three Goddesses who presided over the birth and life of humans
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An aside is when a character speaks directly to the ________ to keep their thoughts and ambitions secret.
Auidence
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The Prince of Cumberland is "a step on which I(Macbeth) must fall down or else overleap" - Which character is he?
Malcolm
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To influence a situation or person cleverly with no concern for morality is known by what term?
Manipulation
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"Look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under it" best represents what theme?
Appearance vs Reality
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Regicide is...
The act of killing a King
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Who continually heard "knocking" and pretended to be the gate-keeper of hell?
Porter
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In the quote: "Hear it not Duncan, for it is a knell" - what is a knell?
A funeral bell
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