Characters: King Duncan (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What phrase describes Duncan's representation of leadership in Scotland?
What phrase describes Duncan's representation of leadership in Scotland?
Epitome of good governance
Which quote shows Duncan's compassion for a wounded soldier?
Which quote shows Duncan's compassion for a wounded soldier?
'Go get him surgeons.'
What does Duncan ask about to show his decisiveness in punishing betrayal?
What does Duncan ask about to show his decisiveness in punishing betrayal?
The execution of Cawdor
How does Macbeth describe Duncan's conduct as king?
How does Macbeth describe Duncan's conduct as king?
'He hath been so clear in his office'
What title does Duncan bestow upon Macbeth as a reward?
What title does Duncan bestow upon Macbeth as a reward?
Thane of Cawdor
What character trait becomes Duncan's fatal flaw?
What character trait becomes Duncan's fatal flaw?
His trusting nature
What does Duncan say about the first Thane of Cawdor after his betrayal?
What does Duncan say about the first Thane of Cawdor after his betrayal?
He was a gentleman on whom he built trust
What does Duncan's murder represent in the play?
What does Duncan's murder represent in the play?
The central event of the play
What does Duncan say about Macbeth's castle before his murder?
What does Duncan say about Macbeth's castle before his murder?
It has a pleasant atmosphere
What was the king considered to be at the time Shakespeare wrote Macbeth?
What was the king considered to be at the time Shakespeare wrote Macbeth?
God's representative on Earth
What unnatural event involving animals occurs after Duncan's death?
What unnatural event involving animals occurs after Duncan's death?
Duncan's horses eat each other
Which adjective describes Duncan's inability to detect deceit in Macbeth?
Which adjective describes Duncan's inability to detect deceit in Macbeth?
Naive