Macbeth: Context (Edexcel 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 in Macbeth?
Why did Shakespeare include witches in Macbeth?
James I was interested in witchcraft
What does 'divine right of kings' mean?
What does 'divine right of kings' mean?
A king was chosen by God
When did the Gunpowder Plot take place?
When did the Gunpowder Plot take place?
1605
Who led the Gunpowder Plot?
Who led the Gunpowder Plot?
Robert Catesby
What is equivocation?
What is equivocation?
Ambiguous language to conceal truth
What book did King James I publish in 1597?
What book did King James I publish in 1597?
Daemonologie
When did the real ship 'The Tiger' set sail from England?
When did the real ship 'The Tiger' set sail from England?
1604
Who wrote the Chronicles that inspired Macbeth?
Who wrote the Chronicles that inspired Macbeth?
Raphael Holinshed
How long did Macbeth rule in Holinshed's account?
How long did Macbeth rule in Holinshed's account?
Ten years
How is Banquo's role different in Shakespeare's version?
How is Banquo's role different in Shakespeare's version?
He is innocent of Duncan's murder
Which Roman playwright influenced Shakespeare's tragedies?
Which Roman playwright influenced Shakespeare's tragedies?
Seneca