Key Moments (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What do the witches predict for Banquo in Act 1, Scene 3?
What do the witches predict for Banquo in Act 1, Scene 3?
He will father a line of kings
What does Lady Macbeth call on spirits to do to her in Act 1, Scene 5?
What does Lady Macbeth call on spirits to do to her in Act 1, Scene 5?
'Unsex' her
Which theme is highlighted by Lady Macbeth wishing to rid herself of feminine qualities?
Which theme is highlighted by Lady Macbeth wishing to rid herself of feminine qualities?
Gender and power
Who orchestrated the murder of King Duncan?
Who orchestrated the murder of King Duncan?
Lady Macbeth
What does Duncan's murder disrupt, according to the note?
What does Duncan's murder disrupt, according to the note?
The natural order
Why did Macbeth have Banquo murdered?
Why did Macbeth have Banquo murdered?
To prevent the witches' prophecy
What does Banquo's ghost reveal about Macbeth's mental state in Act 3, Scene 4?
What does Banquo's ghost reveal about Macbeth's mental state in Act 3, Scene 4?
His unravelling sanity
What does the second apparition tell Macbeth in Act 4, Scene 1?
What does the second apparition tell Macbeth in Act 4, Scene 1?
No man born of a woman will harm him
What do the apparitions give Macbeth?
What do the apparitions give Macbeth?
A false sense of security
What is Lady Macbeth doing compulsively in her sleepwalking scene?
What is Lady Macbeth doing compulsively in her sleepwalking scene?
Washing her hands
How does Macduff fulfil the prophecy about no man born of a woman?
How does Macduff fulfil the prophecy about no man born of a woman?
He was born by caesarean section
Which of these is NOT listed as one of Macbeth's tragic flaws?
Which of these is NOT listed as one of Macbeth's tragic flaws?
Cowardice