Macbeth (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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In which years did William Shakespeare live?
In which years did William Shakespeare live?
1564-1616
When was Macbeth believed to have been written?
When was Macbeth believed to have been written?
1606
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
How long did the real Macbeth rule as King of Scotland?
How long did the real Macbeth rule as King of Scotland?
17 years
How did the historical King Duncan actually die?
How did the historical King Duncan actually die?
In battle with Macbeth
In which year did the Gunpowder Plot occur?
In which year did the Gunpowder Plot occur?
1605
What do the three witches represent in Macbeth?
What do the three witches represent in Macbeth?
Fate and dark forces
What is the Divine Right of Kings?
What is the Divine Right of Kings?
Belief that monarchs were appointed by God
How many spectators could the Globe Theatre hold?
How many spectators could the Globe Theatre hold?
Up to 3,000
When was the Globe Theatre built?
When was the Globe Theatre built?
1599
Where was Macbeth first performed?
Where was Macbeth first performed?
Hampton Court Palace
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
39 plays