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Macbeth

William Shakespeare

Study Guide NO FEAR Translation Graphic Novel Memes Infographic Teaching Guide

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Character List Quiz

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1 of 5
Whose children are prophesied to one day inherit the throne of Scotland?

Macduff's
Banquo's
Macbeth's
Duncan's

2 of 5
Who is Malcom?

Banquo's son, who becomes king at the end of the play
Macbeth's brother, who kills Macbeth at the end of the play
Duncan's son, who becomes king at the end of the play
Macduff's son who is killed by Macbeth in battle at the end of the play

3 of 5
Who is Macduff?

"Macduff" is a nickname for Macbeth.
A noble general whom Macbeth has three assassins murder
The porter who pontificates on the effects of wine
A nobleman who leads the revolt against Macbeth

4 of 5
Who first leads Macbeth's thoughts toward murder as a means to his ambitious ends?

The three witches
Duncan
Fleance
Hecate

5 of 5
Which King does Macbeth murder in the beginning of the play?

The Thane of Cawdor
Duncan
Edward of England
Zhou Kang Wang of China

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