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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Beowulf die?

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

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

    <p>Macbeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the main theme of Macbeth?

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

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

    <p>Macbeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publication is Macbeth first included in?

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

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

    <p>1606</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who prophesies that Macbeth will become King of Scotland?

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

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

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

    What is the publication in which Macbeth was first included?

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

    Who is the patron of Shakespeare's acting company?

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

    What is the genre of Macbeth?

    <p>Tragedy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who prophesies that Macbeth will become King of Scotland?

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

    What is the publication in which Macbeth was first included?

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

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