Macbeth Context Quiz

A captivating illustration of Shakespeare's era, featuring the Globe Theatre, elements of the Great Chain of Being, and a dramatic representation of Macbeth with Gothic elements.

Macbeth Context Quiz

Test your knowledge of the historical and cultural context surrounding Shakespeare's "Macbeth" with this interactive quiz. Delve into the significance of the Great Chain of Being, King James I, and the societal expectations of women during the Elizabethan era.

Explore key themes in Shakespeare's work.
Understand the historical backdrop of "Macbeth."
Challenge yourself with multiple-choice questions.

15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by CuriousScholar202

Why might Shakespeare have written Macbeth in the aftermath of the Gunpowder Plot to blow up Parliament?

Shakespeare wanted to praise King James I for how he handled the plot, by disemboweling and beheading Guy Fawkes

Because of Shakespeare's links with Catholicism (his father being a secret Catholic), the play was created as a propaganda machine to clear Shakespeare of any suspicion

Why did King James I write a book called Daemonologie in 1597

He wanted to tell the world about his views on demons and dragons

Many women (and a man) were accused of being witches; causing storms and other calamities on the King. He wrote a book of his account

Society at the time of King James I believed in the Great Chain of Being, what does this mean?

It is a hierarchy where God is at the top and the King/Queen is the closest being to God, if you are down near the bottom then that is where God has placed you

It is a chain of all the people where they are linked together in their humanity

What is the name of the theatre Shakespeare had his plays performed?

The Globe Theatre

The Shakespearean Theatre

What is a soliloquy?

A trap door in the floor of the theatre where the actor jumps out of or disappears from

A monologue spoken by the actor where the audience hears their thoughts and feelings

What does hubris mean?

A feeling that the whole world is against you

Excessive pride or over confidence that leads to a negative consequence. Macbeth's hubris is his ambition for power

What does harmatia mean?

A personal strength that you have that makes you important to special to those around you

A fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine.

What does 'original sin' mean?

That women are the cause of humanities suffering because Eve ate the the apple that the serpent tempts her with

The first sin that you knowingly do as an adult

How were women expected to behave during the time of Shakespeare's writing?

Strong, independent, intelligent, humane, resourceful, powerful

They were property of their fathers and then their husbands and were meant to be seen and not heard. They were seen to be easily hysterical and not bright or important enough to educate. Their main role was to breed

What is the Code of Chivalry?

A type of garment worn underneath armour

A code that knights followed where they were expected to be noble, chivalrous and brave

What is the importance of understanding the term PTSD when reading Macbeth?

Lady Macbeth had PTSD from her horrible life as a woman in that era

As a soldier who fought bloody battles for his King, Macbeth's descent into madness may have been sparked by his PTSD for the years of service to his king on the battlefield

Why is contextual knowledge about the time of Shakespeare's writing important?

In my essay I will need to understand the world that the audience were living in to explain why character's behaved in the way they did. The plays reflected society at the time

Because my teacher likes it

Macbeth Context Quiz

Macbeth Context Quiz

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