Macbeth: Context (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In what year was Macbeth written?
In what year was Macbeth written?
1606
Why did Shakespeare include witches and prophecies in Macbeth?
Why did Shakespeare include witches and prophecies in Macbeth?
King James I liked the supernatural
What does 'divine right of kings' mean?
What does 'divine right of kings' mean?
A king was chosen by God
In what year did the Gunpowder Plot occur?
In what year did the Gunpowder Plot occur?
1605
Who led the Gunpowder Plot?
Who led the Gunpowder Plot?
Robert Catesby
What is equivocation?
What is equivocation?
Using ambiguous language to mislead
Who wrote about the 'doctrine of equivocation'?
Who wrote about the 'doctrine of equivocation'?
Father Henry Garnet
What was the title of King James I's book on witchcraft?
What was the title of King James I's book on witchcraft?
Daemonologie
When did Parliament mandate execution for witchcraft?
When did Parliament mandate execution for witchcraft?
1604
What was Shakespeare's main source for Macbeth's plot?
What was Shakespeare's main source for Macbeth's plot?
Holinshed's Chronicles
How long does Macbeth rule well in Holinshed's version?
How long does Macbeth rule well in Holinshed's version?
Ten years
Which medieval play may have inspired the Porter scene?
Which medieval play may have inspired the Porter scene?
The Harrowing of Hell