Macbeth exam Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

7 PAGES A summary of every important quote for an GCSE English exam, based (and separated by) the main themes in the play (ambition, guilt, the supernatural, power, appearance vs reality) as well as the main characters of the play (Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, Macduff, The witches). The quotes are also supplemented with high level analysis. It is succinct and designed to be a practical revision resource for the exam. I am a former student on the AQA specification and achieved an 9 in English ...

Macbeth Exam Questions with Correct Answers What is the setting of the opening scene? - ANSWER An open deserted place, lightning, thunder and rain. What are the three witches discussing? - ANSWER When they will meet Macbeth Why does Duncan believe the solider can provide them with news? - ANSWER He has clearly been injured in battle, he should know. How does Macdonwald behave in battle? - ANSWER Refer to him as an enemy, a traitor, and a rebel. ...

Macbeth Quotes Exam Questions and Correct Answers "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." - ANSWER ~ witches - foreshadowing, setting the mood of the supernatural "Let not light see my black and deep desires." - ANSWER ~ Macbeth - After Duncan announces that he will name his son Malcolm the next king, Macbeth hopes his disappointment doesn't show. He must find a way to prevent Malcolm from becoming king. "Yet do I fear thy nature; it is too full of the milk o...

English 4 Macbeth Exam 2024. Act I - What statements do the witches and Macbeth make about "foul & fair" What meaning does each remark make? - ANSWER Who wrote Macbeth? - ANSWER Shakespeare Act I - What mood did Act I evoke in you? - ANSWER Doom Macbeth says "so foul & fair a day I have not seen" - forshadowing Witches say "foul & fair" - trolling whatever is good is bad whatever is bad is good Act I - Describe Banquo's and Macbeth's reactions to the witches. Compare and contr...

MacBeth Exam Answers Why does Macbeth become Thane of Cawdor? - ANSWER- Duncan rewards him for bravery and loyalty. What is Lady Macbeth's attitude toward the murder of Duncan before it happens? - ANSWER- She encourages it. Why do people suspect Malcolm and Donalbain of being behind Duncan's murder? - ANSWER- Their running away makes them look guilty. What is the main reason that Macbeth kills Banquo? - ANSWER- the witches' prediction that Banquo's sons and grandsons will be king...

MacBeth Exam Answers 100% Correct Why does Macbeth become Thane of Cawdor? - Answer- Duncan rewards him for bravery and loyalty. What is Lady Macbeth's attitude toward the murder of Duncan before it happens? - Answer- She encourages it. Why do people suspect Malcolm and Donalbain of being behind Duncan's murder? - Answer- Their running away makes them look guilty. What is the main reason that Macbeth kills Banquo? - Answer- the witches' prediction that Banquo's sons and grandsons wil...

Macbeth Exam Questions with Correct Answers What is the setting of the opening scene? - ANSWER An open deserted place, lightning, thunder and rain. What are the three witches discussing? - ANSWER When they will meet Macbeth Why does Duncan believe the solider can provide them with news? - ANSWER He has clearly been injured in battle, he should know. How does Macdonwald behave in battle? - ANSWER Refer to him as an enemy, a traitor, an...

Macbeth Exam Questions And Correct Answers What is the setting of the opening scene? - CORRECT ANSWER An open deserted place, lightning, thunder and rain. What are the three witches discussing? - CORRECT ANSWER When they will meet Macbeth Why does Duncan believe the solider can provide them with news? - CORRECT ANSWER He has clearly been injured in battle, he should know. How does Macdonwald behave in battle? - CORRECT ANSWER ...

Macbeth Exam Questions with All Correct Answers Why does Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor? - ANSWER because of his valor in battle What is Lady Macbeth's attitude about Duncan's murder beforehand? - ANSWER She encourages it. She calls Macbeth a coward when he tries to back out. Why are Malcolm and Donalbain suspects in King Duncan's murder? - ANSWER Because the ran away after Why does Macbeth kill Banquo? - ANSWER Because of the witch's...