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What is the main theme of Macbeth?
What is the main theme of Macbeth?
- The pursuit of revenge
- The power struggle between siblings
- The consequences of forbidden love
- The damaging effects of political ambition (correct)
Who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches about becoming King of Scotland?
Who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches about becoming King of Scotland?
- King Duncan
- Lady Macbeth
- Macduff
- Macbeth (correct)
Which monarch was reigning during the first performance of Macbeth?
Which monarch was reigning during the first performance of Macbeth?
- James I (correct)
- Elizabeth I
- Charles I
- Henry VIII
Where did Shakespeare find the source for the story of Macbeth?
Where did Shakespeare find the source for the story of Macbeth?
What does Macbeth become after murdering King Duncan?
What does Macbeth become after murdering King Duncan?