Describe the early literature of the Anglo-Saxon period. What was it most influenced by? (1)
the illiteracy of the people
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Who wrote Beowulf?
anonymous - we don't know
100
At the beginning of the play, who seems more ambitious - Macbeth or Lady Macbeth? (1)
Lady Macbeth
100
Who was not "born of woman" and killed Macbeth? (7)
Macduff
100
Who said "Out damned spot!" What is the "damned spot" she is referring to? (4)
Lady Macbeth - she is referring to the blood from Duncan's murder
200
What is irony? (6)
When you expect one thing and the opposite happens
200
What is an epic poem and why is Beowulf considered one? (2)
a long poem where a hero makes a long journey
200
What does Macbeth eventually realize about the witches prophecies? (6)
he was tricked (deceived)
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What does Macbeth say about life after he learns of Lady Macbeth's death? (12)
life is just a series of meaningless events that lead to death
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When Lady Macbeth asks the spirits to "make thick my blood," what is she asking? (9)
give me the strength to commit this act - make me more like a man
300
How does Beowulf fight Grendel? What does this show about Beowulf? (7)
he fights him with his bare hands (no weapons) - this shows that he is fair and brave
300
What was the reason why Beowulf sailed from Sweden to Hrothgar's kingdom? (3)
to help Hrothgar defeat a Grendel
300
The night that Duncan is killed, there are a lot of unnatural things happening in nature and with the weather. What do these unnatural things symbolize? (11)
the evil acts of Macbeth
300
What does Malcolm tell Macduff after Macduff learns of his family's death? (3)
use this as revenge against Macbeth
300
How is Macbeth feeling emotionally after he kills Duncan? How do we know this? (14)
He is feeling guilty - we know because he can't say "amen," hears voices, etc.
400
In Beowulf's final battle against the dragon, what happens to all of Beowulf's men? (5)
they abandon Beowulf and run
400
What is the theme of Beowulf? (4)
good will conquer evil
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In Act 4, why does Malcolm tell Macduff that when he becomes king he will be even worse than Macbeth? (16)
to test Macduff's loyalty
400
Who becomes king at the end of the play? (8)
Malcolm
400
How does Macbeth learn that the forest (Birnam Wood) is moving toward the castle (Dunsinane)? (5)
a messenger tells him
500
Who is Wiglaf? Why does Beowulf give him his necklace? (8)
Wiglaf is the only one of Beowulf's men who did not abandon him against the dragon. Beowulf gives him his necklace as a way of passing on his kingdom to him
500
Name the three battles that Beowulf has
Grendel, Grendel's mother, the dragon
500
What happens the second time that Macbeth goes to see the witches? (2)
they show him three apparitions
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Why does Macbeth have Banquo killed in Act 3? (13)
because he was told that his sons would be king
500
What is a paradox? Give an example from Macbeth. (10)
a paradox is when something appears to have an opposite/contradictory meaning
"fair is foul and foul is fair"
"greater than Macbeth but lesser"