Beowulf

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Who is the author of Beowulf?

  • An anonymous author (correct)
  • William Shakespeare
  • J.R.R. Tolkien
  • Geoffrey Chaucer

When was Beowulf composed?

  • Between 975 and 1025 (correct)
  • In the 10th century
  • During the Middle Ages
  • In the 6th century

Where is Beowulf set?

  • Ancient Greece
  • Medieval England
  • Renaissance Italy
  • Pagan Scandinavia (correct)

Who does Beowulf come to aid?

<p>Hrothgar, the king of the Danes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Beowulf die?

<p>He is mortally wounded in a battle with a dragon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which play by William Shakespeare is thought to have been first performed in 1606?

<p>Macbeth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Macbeth murder in order to take the Scottish throne?

<p>King Duncan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of Macbeth?

<p>The consequences of political ambition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tragedy by Shakespeare most clearly reflects his relationship with King James I?

<p>Macbeth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which publication is Macbeth first included in?

<p>The First Folio (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Macbeth is thought to have been first performed in which year?

<p>1606 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for Macbeth's descent into madness and tyranny?

<p>His ambition and guilt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who prophesies that Macbeth will become King of Scotland?

<p>The witches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of Macbeth's actions?

<p>Civil war (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the publication in which Macbeth was first included?

<p>The Folio of 1623 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the patron of Shakespeare's acting company?

<p>King James (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for Macbeth's descent into guilt and paranoia?

<p>His relationship with Lady Macbeth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the genre of Macbeth?

<p>Tragedy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who prophesies that Macbeth will become King of Scotland?

<p>The witches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the publication in which Macbeth was first included?

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