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Take a few minutes, to read and reread the passage. You should mark it up, writing notes on the page. Answer the text-dependent questions using exact proof from the text to support your answer. Then, you need to paraphrase the passage with your group.

Beowulf lines 706-741 Pouring forth

in a hot battle-fume, the breath of the monsterburst from the rock. There was a rumble under round.Down there in the barrow, Beowulf the warrior

710 lifted his shield: the outlandish thingwrithed and convulsed and vehementlyturned on the king, whose keen-edged sword,an heirloom inherited by ancient right,was already in his hand. Roused to a fury,

715 each antagonist struck terror in the other.Unyielding, the lord of his people loomedby his tall shield, sure of his ground,while the serpent looped and unleashed itself.Swaddled in flames, it came gliding and flexing

720 and racing towards its fate. Yet his shield defendedthe renowned leader’s life and limb

for a shorter time than he meant it to that final day was the first time

when Beowulf fought and fate denied him725 glory in battle. So the king of the Geats

raised his hand and struck hardat the enamelled scales, but scarcely cut through:the blade flashed and slashed yet the blowwas far less powerful than the hard-pressed king

730 had need of at that moment. The mound-keeperwent into a spasm and spouted deadly flames:when he felt the stroke, battle-firebillowed and spewed. Beowulf was foiledo

of a glorious victory. The glittering sword,735 infallible before that day,

failed when he unsheathed it, as it never should have.For the son of Ecgtheow, it was no easy thingto have to give ground like that and gounwillingly to inhabit another home

740 in a place beyond; so every man must yieldthe leasehold of his days.

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Text-Dependent Questions

1. Is Beowulf winning this battle? (Use exact text to prove your answer)

2. What is failing him for the first time? (Use exact text to prove your answer)

3. Paraphrase the passage. (Group with the best paraphrase gets a PRIZE!!)

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Beowulf: Passage Analysis

Step 1: Individually read and annotate the passage.

Step 2: In your groups, identify and label characteristics of Anglo-Saxon society as well as the literary form of the Anglo-Saxon epic. See lists below as guides.

Step 3: In your groups, answer the text-dependent questions on the back of the paper.

Step 4: In your groups, translate the passage into modern English/your own words.

Anglo-Saxon Societal Aspects: Epic Characteristicsheroic ideal herovalues supernatural/magicaltraditions repetitionhospitality themes (courage, warrior archetype, Pagan/Christian influences leadership, proof of nobility)

motifs (recurring images) speeches Beowulf lines 392-418 “The Battle with Grendel”

Out from the marsh, from the foot of mistyHills and bogs, bearing God’s hatred,Grendel came, hoping to kill

395 Anyone he could trap on this trip to high Herot.He moved quickly through the cloudy night,Up from his swampland, sliding silentlyToward that gold-shining hall. He had visited Hrothgar’sHome before, knew the way—

400 But never, before nor after that night,Found Herot defended so firmly, his receptionSo harsh. He journeyed, forever joyless,Straight to the door, then snapped it open,Tore its iron fasteners with a touch,

405 And rushed angrily over the threshold.He strode quickly across the inlaidFloor, snarling and fierce: His eyesGleamed in the darkness, burned with a gruesomeLight. Then he stopped, seeing the hall

410 Crowded with sleeping warriors, stuffedWith rows of young soldiers resting together.And his heart laughed, he relished the sight,Intended to tear the life from those bodiesBy morning; the monster’s mind was hot

415 With the thought of food and the feasting his bellyWould soon know. But fate, that night, intended

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Grendel to gnaw the broken bonesOf his last human supper. HumanEyes were watching his evil steps,

420 Waiting to see his swift hard claws.

Text Dependent Questions

1. What differences in Herot does Grendel notice? (Use exact text to prove your answer)

2. What plans does Grendel have for the men in the hall? (Use exact text to prove your answer)

3. Translate the passage into modern English/your own words. (Group with the best paraphrase gets a PRIZE!!)

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Beowulf: Passage Analysis

Step 1: Individually read and annotate the passage.

Step 2: In your groups, identify and label characteristics of Anglo-Saxon society as well as the literary form of the Anglo-Saxon epic. See lists below as guides.

Step 3: In your groups, answer the text-dependent questions on the back of the paper.

Step 4: In your groups, translate the passage into modern English/your own words.

Anglo-Saxon Societal Aspects: Epic Characteristicsheroic ideal herovalues supernatural/magicaltraditions repetitionhospitality themes (courage, warrior archetype, Pagan/Christian influences leadership, noble lineage)

motifs (recurring images) speeches Beowulf lines 610-645 “The Monster’s Mother”

So fameComes to the men who mean to win itAnd care about nothing else! He raisedHis arms and seized her by the shoulder; angerDoubled his strength, he threw her to the floor.

615 She fell, Grendel’s fierce mother, and the Geats'Proud prince was ready to leap on her. But she roseAt once and repaid him with her clutching claws,Wildly tearing at him. He was weary, that bestAnd strongest of soldiers; his feet stumbled

620 And in an instant she had him down, held helpless.Squatting with her weight on his stomach, she drewA dagger, brown with dried blood and prepared

To avenge her only son. But he was stretchedOn his back, and her stabbing blade was blunted

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By the woven mail shirt he wore on his chest. The hammered links held; the point Could not touch him. He’d have traveled to the bottom of the earth, Edgetho’s son, and died there, if that shining Woven metal had not helped—and Holy630 God, who sent him victory, gave judgment

For truth and right, Ruler of the Heavens, Once Beowulf was back on his feet and fighting.

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   Then he saw, hanging on the wall, a heavySword, hammered by giants, strong

635 And blessed with their magic, the best of all weaponsBut so massive that no ordinary man could liftIts carved and decorated length. He drew itFrom its scabbard, broke the chain on its hilt,o

And then, savage, now, angryAnd desperate, lifted it high over his headAnd struck with all the strength he had left,Caught her in the neck and cut it through,Broke bones and all. Her body fellTo the floor, lifeless, the sword was wetWith her blood, and Beowulf rejoiced at the sight645

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Text Dependent Questions

1. Why is Grendel’s mother fighting Beowulf? (Use direct text to prove your answer)

2. What item finally kills Grendel’s mother? (Use direct text to prove your answer)

3. Translate the passage into modern English/your own words. (Group with the best paraphrase gets a PRIZE!!)

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Beowulf Review

1. Describe the monster Grendel using at least FIVE words from the text. (p23-24)

2. How many years does Grendel attack Herot before Beowulf shows up?

3. Why can’t Grendel attack King Hrothgar? (p25)

4. What are the two reasons Beowulf comes to help Herot? (p28)

5. How does Unferth challenge Beowulf? (p30)

6. What does Beowulf say to refute Unferth’s accusations? (p31-32)

7. What weapon does Beowulf fight Grendel with? (p 28)

8. Describe Grendel’s and his mother’s home using at least FIVE words from the text: (p 38)

9. Why does Grendel’s mother become angry? (p 38)

10. How does Grendel’s mother get her revenge? (p 41)

11. How does Beowulf kill the monster’s mother? (p 41)

12. What does Beowulf come back to fight fifty years later? (p 43)

13. Why does Beowulf say that he has to use a weapon this time? (p43, 44)

14. Who stands at Beowulf’s side through the fight? (p 47)

15. What did Beowulf give Wiglaf as he was dying? (p 49)

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16. How is Beowulf’s motivation different when he is fighting this monster?

17. List 3 elements of an epic story:a.

b.

c. 18. List 3 qualities of an epic hero:

a.

b.

c.

19. How does Beowulf’s intentions change over the course of the story. Write 2-3 paragraphs explaining your answer. Use exact text from the poem to support your answer.

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Journal Writing: “History is Written by the Victors”

Winston Churchill once said “history is written by the victors.” Like history, literature can be revised to exhibit a point of view different from that of the original author. In literature, revisionism often becomes apparent when popular stories are retold from the perspective of the antagonist, the character or force that opposes the main character. For that reason, it is important to think objectively when we read literary and historical narratives.

Write a 2-3 paragraph journal response to the following questions: Based on your reading of “The Monster Grendel,” think about what Grendel’s personal reasons might have been for attacking Herot over the years. Was it truly mindless evil that drove him to murder? What could justify his slaughter of Hrothgar’s people?

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Beowulf Literary Analysis Essay

As a leader who personifies heroism, Beowulf is one of the earliest examples of a hero in English literature. Choose 3 sections of the poem that captures Beowulf’s heroism. Write a 5 paragraph essay that exemplifies his heroism through descriptions of him and descriptions of his actions. Your essay must include at least 5 in-text citations from the poem. The completed draft should be typed and double spaced.

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Creative Assignments

Directions: Choose 1 of the following assignments to complete individually. Your work should be creative, original, and organized!

1. Create a comic strip based on Beowulf, stressing the epic's action and adventure. Focus on one of Beowulf's three major battles: with Grendel, with Grendel's mother, or with the fire-breathing dragon.

2. Imagine that Beowulf was not killed at the end of the epic. Create another challenge for him to face or a new enemy to fight. Your work can be presented in the form of a graphic novel, a comic book, a poem, or a short story. Be sure to connect your extension of the epic to previous portions of the text.

3. Retell the events in Beowulf as a children's story, including illustrations and binding the finished project in booklet form. Be especially careful about word choice.

4. Create a newspaper outlining the major events in Beowulf. Write articles and include appropriate pictures (hand or computer-drawn, cut from magazines or newspapers, or found on the Internet). In addition to major articles, include typical newspaper features like editorials, obituaries, advertisements, and comics.

5. Create a collage of images and/or quotations from Beowulf that somehow demonstrate the book's theme or message. Include an explanation for each image and/or quotation that appears on the collage. Tell why it was included and its significance to the book.

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The Medieval Times- Checking for Understanding

Answer the following questions after reading Life in Medieval Society on page 9 in your textbooks.

1. What were the responsibilities of the following people?Priests:

Knights:

Laborers:

2. Where did the majority of teaching and learning occur?

3. What was the fundamental social and economic center of medieval society?

4. What are the Canterbury Tales about?

5. What is courtly love and what medieval concept did it support?

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Geoffrey Chaucer- Checking for Understanding

Directions: Read p 116-117 in your text book. Answer the following questions:

1. Chaucer is often hailed as the father of ______________ ______________.

2. Before Chaucer, what did people think of the English language?

3. When was Chaucer born?

4. What type of family was he born into?

5. What did his father do?

6. Who helped him when he was captured in France?

Why?

7. What was his wife’s name?

8. In 1385, he was appointed as what?

9. Who influenced Chaucer?

10. When did he begin writing The Canterbury Tales?

11. Which great writers can Chaucer be compared to?

12. How did Chaucer die?

13. Where is Chaucer buried?

14. What does it say on his tombstone?

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Take a few minutes, to read and reread the passage. You should mark it up, writing notes on the page. Answer the text-dependent questions using exact proof from the text to support your answer. Then, you need to paraphrase the passage with your group.

The Prologue to The Canterbury Tales When in April the sweet showers fallAnd pierce the drought of March to the root, and allThe veins are bathed in liquor of such powerAs brings about the engendering of the flower,

5 When also Zephyruso with his sweet breathExhales an air in every grove and heathUpon the tender shoots, and the young sunHis half-course in the sign of the Ramo has run,And the small fowl are making melody

10 That sleep away the night with open eye(So nature pricks them and their heart engages)Then people long to go on pilgrimagesAnd palmerso long to seek the stranger strandsOf far-off saints, hallowed in sundry lands,

15 And specially, from every shire’s endOf England, down to Canterbury they wendo

To seek the holy blissful martyr, quickTo give his help to them when they were sick.     It happened in that season that one day

20 In Southwark, at The Tabard, as I layReady to go on pilgrimage and startFor Canterbury, most devout at heart,At night there came into that hostelryo

Some nine and twenty in a company25 Of sundry folk happening then to fall

In fellowship, and they were pilgrims all

That towards Canterbury meant to ride. The rooms and stables of the inn were wide: They made us easy, all was of the best.30 And, briefly, when the sun had gone to rest,

I’d spoken to them all upon the tripAnd was soon one with them in fellowship,Pledged to rise early and to take the wayto Canterbury, as you heard me say.

35 But none the less, while I have time and space,Before my story takes a further pace,It seems a reasonable thing to sayWhat their condition was, the full arrayOf each of them, as it appeared to me,

40 According to profession and degree,

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And what apparel they were riding in;And at a Knight I therefore will begin.

Text Dependent Questions:

1. What season is this passage referring to? (Use exact text to prove your answer)

2. What do people want to do during this time of year? (Use exact text to prove your answer)

3. Paraphrase the passage.

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Characters of The Canterbury TalesCHARACTER WHAT TYPE OF

CHARACTER IS HE?HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS? SHOW PROOF THROUGH TEXT

Example: The Knight He is a brave man, a strong warrior, and someone of great experience.

“He had done nobly in his sovereign’s war/ and ridden into battle.”

CHARACTER WHAT DOES THIS CHARACTER LOOK LIKE?

HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS? SHOW PROOF THROUGH TEXT

CHARACTER WHAT IS YOUR CHARACTER WEARING?

HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS?SHOW PROOF THROUGH TEXT

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CHARACTER WHAT IS YOUR CHARACTER’S JOB?

HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS?SHOW PROOF THROUGH TEXT

CHARACTER WHAT IS YOUR CHARACTER’S PERSONALITY?

HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS?SHOW PROOF THROUGH TEXT

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The Characters of The Canterbury Tales

1. He was bald and fat. He had a preference for fine clothes and luxuries. He didn’t like hard work, but he did like to ride. __________________________

2. He was the son of the Knight, in his twenties, agile, strong, and happy-go-lucky. ____________________________

3. She spoke French, was dainty and pleasant, and the picture of medieval beauty. __________________________

4. This pilgrim was large and somewhat deaf, had a red complexion, wore a wide hat and spurs and had been married several times. ___________________________

5. He was the Parson’s brother. He was an honest worker who paid his taxes on time. ____________________________

6. This pilgrim sang in a strong voice, had long, waxy yellow hair, bulging eyes, was baby-faced and carried a bunch of false relics to sell. __________________________

7. He was old, choleric, and thin. He was a good manager and good carpenter, feared by the farm workers. He usually brought up the rear of the party, lagging behind. _________________________________

8. He takes bribes for easy penance. He knows the taverns and the barmaids better than he does the lepers and the beggars. He is rather aristocratic and lisps. _________________________________

9. He has been in many battles. He was true and gentle.________________________

10. He had a red face full of sores. He ate onions and drank too much. He would take bribes. He had a garland of flowers on his head and held a cake like a shield. _________________________________

11. He was from Dartmouth, didn’t ride well, and was a good navigator. He had little conscience about killing the enemy and seemed rather like a pirate. _________________________________

12. This pilgrim was truly Christ-like; patient, giving, holy and virtuous, and didn’t believe in pomp and glory. He practiced what he preached. __________________________

13. He was the Squire’s servant. He was a woodsman, a Robin Hood type character. ____________________________

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14. He had a football-player build. He had a red beard, a wart on his nose, and a filthy mouth. He cheated customers and in his spare time played the bagpipes. ____________________________

15. He knew his profession well, and took kickbacks from one in another profession. He was not particularly religious. He was dressed in red and blue-gray garments, and loved gold. __________________________

16. His name was Harry Bailly. He was manly, good-natured, and happy. ___________________________

17. He was a shrewd buyer. Lawyers with all their knowledge were no match for him. He purchased well and kept the extra money for himself. He stole the lawyers blind. ______________________________

18. He has a forked beard and a motley coat. He was careful with money, a good negotiator, and always tells his opinions about business. ______________________________

19. This pilgrim was an Oxford student who didn’t say much, didn’t have a job, and just loved learning for the sake of learning. ________________________

20. What tradesmen were there?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

21. He seemed wise. He made a lot of money. He seemed busier than he really was. ____________________________

22. This pilgrim was a master of the trade, had a sore on one knee, and was physically a rather disgusting character. ________________________

23. He looked a little like Santa Clause. He liked to eat, drink, and be merry. He was a country gentleman with a dagger and a silk purse. ___________________________

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The Pardoner’s Tale and The Wife of Bath’s Tale Comprehension Questions

1. In The Pardoner’s Tale, who do the three brothers go looking for?

2. What do they find instead?

3. Why can’t they move what they find during the day?

4. How do all three betray each other?

5. What are two morals from this tale?

6. In The Wife of Bath’s Tale what is the Knight’s crime?

7. How does the King want to punish him?

8. How does the Queen punish him instead?

9. What must he do for the old woman that helps him?

10. What are the three reasons he doesn’t want to be with the old woman?

11. What two choices does the old woman give him?

12. What does the Knight choose to do?

13. How does the story end?

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Name_______________________________

Study Guide/Questions for “A Knight’s Tale” Connecting the film to “The Canterbury Tales”

I. Plot

1. How does William become a “knight?”

2. According to the rules of feudalism, why would William never be allowed to be a knight?

3. What does William mean when he says “A man can change his stars” after his first joust posing as Sir Ector

4. When William asks her to speak, Jocelyn replies “But sir, my sex are marred by their silence” when William asks her to speak. Also, when Kate is asking about Williams’ armor, she says “Do they say I can’t do it because I’m a woman?” What does this show you about the role of women in the Middle Ages?

5. Two characters from the Prologue are responsible for Chaucer’s troubles early in the film. Which two are they?_________________________________ and __________________________________

6. When William is knocked unconscious briefly, his mind returns to his childhood and a conversation with his father. What do you learn about him?

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7. In his third joust, William defeats his opponent after he is told “His people starve while he sits at banquet.” Why does this inspire William to fight harder?

8. Who did Sir Thomas Colville turn out to be? ___________________________________________ Why did he disguise himself?

9. In what country do the jousting tournaments take place? What nationality are William and his knights?

10. William has a flashback on the barge traveling back to England of when he was first placed in service to Sir Ector. For how long was his commitment and why would his father send him away?

11. After William is found out to be a phony, Jocelyn says she is willing to run away with him, even if it means living in a hovel with pigs because the poor can marry for love. Why is this a true statement of life in the Middle Ages?

12. “He that strives to touch a star oft stumbles on a simple straw. You have been weighed; you have been measured, and you have been found wanting. In what world would you have ever beaten me?” Who says these words to William; when are they said, and what do they mean?

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13. William continues to fight in the final joust even after his is seriously injured. Why does he do this?

14. Did watching this movie help you understand the Middle Ages and The Canterbury Tales? If so, how? If not, why not?

15. Did you enjoy “A Knight’s Tale?” Would you recommend it to a friend or watch it again? What makes it a good story (use literary elements like plot, character, setting, theme in your answer.)

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In-Class Essay

Directions: Read the writing prompt below. Write a five paragraph comparative essay using direct text from A Prologue to The Canterbury Tales to support your writing.

Chaucer’s descriptions of the pilgrims correspond to the strict classifications of social status observed in the Middle Ages. Choose two of the pilgrims that represent distinctly different social classes. Explain in an essay how Chaucer’s portraits of the individuals convey his feelings about the social classes each represents. Use textual evidence to support your response.

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Creative Writing

Directions: Choose one of the following prompts to write a creative piece. Your finished product should be 2-3 pages typed and double spaced

Write a Frame StoryWrite your own prologue to a modern frame story. Set your story in an airport or bus station or on a tour or pilgrimage. You might establish your frame by featuring characters who are stranded by a storm or waiting for rescue from an accident. Select a narrator, and describe the travelers with diverse characteristics, roles, and professions. Emphasize attributes that reveal characters’ inner natures.

Tell Your Own StoryBy the Prologue’s end, the Host has convinced everyone to tell a story. What story might you tell in such a competition? Think of an event from your own life that might make be entertaining, then write a story about this particular event.

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The Canterbury Tales Test Option 1

1. Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?a. Geoffrey Chaucer c. William Shakespeareb. J.K. Rowling d. Michael Crichton

2. Who did the narrator meet at the Tabbard Inn?a. He met the King of Englandb. c. He met 29 pilgrimsc. He met the Archbishop of Canterburyd. d. He met St. Thomas a Becket

3. He had been in many battles. He was true and gentle.a. The Knight c. The Yoemanb. The Lawyer d. The Merchant

4. He was the son of the Knight, in his twenties, agile, strong, and happy-go-lucky.a. The Plowman c. The Reeveb. The Squire d. The Pardoner

5. He was the Squire’s servant. He was a woodsman, a Robin Hood type character.a. The Host c. The Yoemanb. The Skipper d. The Manciple

6. He had a forked beard and a motley coat. He is careful with money, a good negotiator, and always tells his opinions about business.a. The Haberdasher c. The Merchantb. The Skipper d. The Host

7. This pilgrim was a student6 who didn’t say much, didn’t have a job, and just loved learning for the sake of learning.a. The Oxford Cleric c. The Squireb. The Franklin d. The Nun

8. This pilgrim was truly Christ-like; patient, giving, holy and virtuous, and practiced what he preached.a. The Host c. The Parsonb. The Cook d. The Skipper

9. His name was Harry Bailly. He was manly, good-natured, and happy.a. The Friar c. The Hostb. The Knight d. The Franklin

10. He was old, choleric, and thin. He was a good manager and good carpenter. He was feared by the farm workers.a. The Pardoner c. The Squireb. The Friar d. The Reeve

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11. She spoke French, was dainty and pleasant, and the picture of medieval beauty.a. The Nun c. The Cookb. The Wife of Bath d. The Weaver

12. He takes bribes for easy penance. He knows the taverns and barmaids better than he does the lepers and beggars. He is rather aristocratic, and he lisps.a. The Pardoner c. The Friarb. The Parson d. The Summoner

13. He had a red face full of sores. He ate onions and drank too much. He would take bribes. He had a garland of flowers on his head.a. The Summoner c. The Haberdasherb. The Cook d. The Miller

14. He was a shrewd buyer. Lawyers with all their knowledge were no match for him. He purchased well and kept extra money for himself. He stole the lawyers blind.a. The Franklin c. The Lawyerb. The Manciple d. The Merchant

15. He was the Parson’s brother. He was an honest worker who paid his taxes on time.a. The Reeve c. The Skipperb. The Plowman d. The Cook

16. What tradesmen were there?a. A Minstrel, a Barrel-maker, a Tailor, and a Reeveb. A Merchant, a Teacher, a Lawyer, a Potter, and a Weaverc. A Haberdasher, a Dyer, a Carpenter, a Weaver, and a Carpet-makerd. A Clerk, a Carpenter, a Barrel-maker, a Plowman, and a Haberdasher

17. This pilgrim was large and somewhat deaf, had a red complexion, wore a wide hat and spurs and had been married several times.a. The Host c. The Wife of Bathb. The Cook d. The Skipper

18. He was from Dartmouth, didn’t ride well, and was a good navigator. He had little conscience about killing the enemy, and seemed rather like a pirate.a. The Miller c. The Doctorb. The Skipper d. The Monk

19. He had a football-player build. He had a red beard, a wart on his nose, and a filthy mouth. He cheated his customers and played the bagpipes in his spare time.a. The Miller c. The Clericb. The Cook d. The Merchant

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20. This pilgrim sang in a strong voice, had long, waxy yellow hair, bulging eyes, was baby-faced, and carried a bunch of false relics to sell.a. The Summoner c. The Pardonerb. The Monk d. The Nun

21. He knew his profession well. He was not particularly religious. He was dressed in red and blue-gray garments and loved gold.a. The Doctor c. The Squireb. The Manciple d. The Monk

22. This pilgrim was a master of the trade, had a sore on one knee, and was physically a rather disgusting character.a. The Plowman c. The Wife of Bathb. The Cook d. The Summoner

23. He seemed wise. He made a lot of money. He seemed busier than he really was.a. The Knight c. The Mancipleb. The Squire d. The Lawyer

24. He looked like Santa Claus. He liked to eat, drink, and be merry. He was a country gentleman with a dagger and a silk purse.a. The Yoeman c. The Franklinb. The Host d. The Doctor

25. He was bald and fat. He had a preference for fine clothes and luxuries. He didn’t like hard work, but he liked to hunt and ride.a. The Monk c. The Knightb. The Squire d. The Franklin

26. In the The Pardoner’s Tale, what bargain or agreement did the rioters make at the tavern?a. They agreed to stop rioting if the Pardoner could find wives for all of them.b. They agreed to stop all sin within a hundred miles of the tavern.c. They agreed to hunt down Death.d. They agreed to go with the Pardoner and earn money for the church.

27. In the The Pardoner’s Tale, what do the three men find by the tree?a. A picnic basket full of foodb. Three bottles of winec. Deathd. Golden florins

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28. Why did they have to bring the treasure home at night?a. They were afraid someone would think they had stolen it.b. They were afraid the Pardoner would see them and demand they turn it over to the

church.c. They didn’t want any highwaymen to rob them.d. It was so heavy to carry that it got them overheated in the bright sun.

29. How were the two going to kill the other when he returned from town?a. They would ambush him, tie him up, and throw him in the river.b. They would cut off his head while he slept.c. They would set him on fire.d. The would stab him.

30. In The Pardoner’s Tale, who died and how did it happen?a. The one died when they stabbed him.b. All three died. The two stabbed one, and then they drank poisoned wine.c. Only two died when the horse trampled them.d. They all died. Thugs killed them all.

31. In The Wife of Bath’s Tale, what was the knight’s crime?a. He killed a Friar.b. He robbed the king.c. He refused to follow the king’s orders.d. He raped a young girl.

32. In The Wife of Bath’s Tale, the knight must find out what one thing women want above all else. Who helps him figure out the answer and what does she ask for in return?

a. A priest helps him and asks the knight to work with the poor for one year.b. A sorcerer helps him and asks him to help him make potions.c. A beautiful girl helped him and asks him to buy her jewelry.d. An old woman helped him and asks him to grant her next request.

33. What did the woman ask of the knight in return for saving his life?a. She asked him to marry herb. She asked him to give her a purse filled with gold.c. She asked him to help her harvest her crops.d. She asked him to sacrifice his life so she could become young again.

34. What do women want above all else in this story?a. All women want to marry, regardless of the kind of man they marry.b. All women want to be young and beautiful forever.c. All women want to be happy above all else.d. All women want to be masters of their husbands.

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The Canterbury Tales Test Option 2Match the following characters from “The Canterbury Tales” to their correct description.

1. The Knight_____ a. He has been in many battles. He was true and gentle.2. The Nun_____ b. She has buried five husbands. She loves to travel. 3. The Squire_____ c. He was thought to be smart, even though he really

wasn’t. He carried his gold close to him.4. The Merchant_____ d. He couldn’t ride a horse well because he spent most of

his time at sea.5. The Friar_____ e. He was truly Christ-like. He was the leader of his

congregation and practiced what he preached.6. The Skipper_____ f. He knew all his ingredients well. He had a sore on his

knee.7. The Parson_____ g. She was dainty and pleasant. She had very good

manners and was the picture of medieval beauty.8. The Cook_____ h. He was The Knight’s son, in his twenties, and a happy-

go-lucky fellow.9. The Wife of Bath_____ i. He was an expert salesman. No one knew he was in

debt.10. The Doctor_____ j. He is a priest, is rude, and begs for money.

11. The Summoner_____ k. There were 5: A harberdasher, a weaver, a carpetmaker, a dyer, and a carpenter

12. The Yoeman_____ l. The Parson’s brother. He pays his taxes on time.

13. The Pardoner_____ m. He owns a lot of land and invites people to share his fine wine.

14. The Monk_____ n. He is bald and fat and likes to hunt.

15. The Reeve_____ o. He is feared by his farm workers but he is a good manager and a good carpenter.

16. The Franklin_____ p. He has a red beard, a wart on his nose, and a filthy mouth. He cheats his customers.

17. The Plowman_____ q. He works for the squire and the knight. He is a woodsman and looks like Robin Hood.

18. The Guildsmen_____ r. He has waxy, yellow hair and is very greedy.

19. The Miller_____ s. He calls people to the church court and cheats the lawyers.

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Multiple choice and short answer

1. Who did the narrator of the Canterbury Tales meet at the Tabbard Inn?a. He met the King of Englandb. He met 29 pilgrimsc. He Met the Archbishop of Canterburyd. d. He met St. Thomas a Becket

2. Who is the author of the Canterbury Tales?a. William Shakespeareb. John Donnec. Geoffrey Chaucerd. Michael Chrichton

3. In the The Pardoner’s Tale, what bargain or agreement did the rioters make at the tavern?a. They agreed to stop rioting if the Pardoner could find wives for all of them.b. They agreed to stop all sin within a hundred miles of the tavern.c. They agreed to hunt down Death.d. They agreed to go with the Pardoner and earn money for the church.

4. In the The Pardoner’s Tale, what do the three men find by the tree?

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5. Why do they have to take the treasure home at night?a. They were afraid someone would think they had stolen it.b. They were afraid the Pardoner would see them and demand they give

it to the church.c. They didn’t want anyone to rob them.d. They didn’t want to carry it in the hot sun.

6. In The Pardoner’s Tale, who died and how did it happen?a. The one died when they stabbed him.b. All three died. The two stabbed one, and then they drank poisoned wine.c. Only two died when the horse trampled them.d. They all died. Thugs killed them all.

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Coat of Arms

Directions: Cut a shield cut out from poster board. (You can design your own overall shield shape, or use the traditional shield cut-outs to trace). Divide the shield into four sections: Goals, Hobbies, The Person I Admire Most, The Unique Me. Use pictures (drawn or printed) and words to design your each section of your shield. You can use any of the art supplies provided (markers, cardstock, stickers, glitter, ribbon, buttons, yarn, etc. to make your shield colorful, creative, and unique) When finished, your shield should be the ultimate portrait of YOU!

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Coat of Arms RubricName:CATEGORY CONTENT

(WORDS AND/OR PICTURES)*10 POINTS TOTAL PER CATEGORY

OVERALL NEATNESS

*5 POINTS TOTAL PER CATEGORY

CREATIVITY/EFFORT

*5 POINTS TOTAL PER CATEGORY

GOALSHOBBIESWHO YOU ADMIRETHE UNIQUE YOUTOTAL SCORE

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MLA In-Text Citation Helper WHEN SHOULD I CITE MY SOURCES IN MY PAPER?

You MUST ALWAYS CITE text that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized – or any information taken from another sources (like statistics or numerical data). Usually this is information that is not common knowledge that you learned from your source.

WHAT DOES AN IN TEXT CITATION LOOK LIKE?

One researcher has found that dreams move backward in time as the night progresses (Dement 71).

Martin Luther King stated "I have a dream” (184).

A new study finds that most teenagers and adults are reading less than ever (New York Times

3).

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT MY IN TEXT CITATION SHOULD LOOK LIKE?

Author’s last name & page # are known= (Author’s last name page #).

Author’s last name is mentioned in sentence=(Page #).

No author =(Title of book/”article”/website etc & page # if listed).

More than one work by the same author=(Author’s Last Name, Shortened Title Page #).

Work has two or three authors=(Author’s Last Name and Other Author’s Last Name Page #).

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In Text Citation: Practice Worksheet Directions: Using the information set below, write correct citations for each example. Information Set: #1: Donaldson, John. Medical Technology. New York: Penguin Books, 2010. #2: “Cancer Treatment”. American Cancer Society. Web. 25 October 2012. http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/index #3: “Cancer Treatment”. Cancer.gov. National Institutes of Health. Web. 20 October 2012. www.cancer.gov #4: Science and the Health Field. Chicago: Penn Press, 2001. Print. #5: Smith, Jason. Diabetes. New York: Ballantine, 2002. #6: Smith, Jason. Treatment and Care for Diabetes. New York: Penguin Press, 2010. Questions: 1.) Create an in text citation for page 23 from source #1. 2.) Create an in text citation using source #4 referencing page 57.

3.) Create an in text citation for page 75 from source #6. 4.) Create a citation for source # 3

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MLA In-text Citations Worksheet Directions: Circle the letter of the MLA bibliographic citation that is handled correctly. 1.

A. “It took 20 years for the law to take effect” (Kaiser “What Happened to Justice?” 105).

B. “It took 20 years for the law to take effect” (Kaiser 105). 2.

A. According to Herman Jenkins, 67% of the workers only put forth half of their effort (Jenkins 4).

B. According to Herman Jenkins, 67% of the workers only put forth half of their effort (4).

3. A. On page 41, the author states that Lincoln was responsible for the adverse reaction in the town square

(O’Tulley).

B. On page 41, the author states that Lincoln was responsible for the adverse reaction in the town square (O’Tulley Investigating Lincoln).

4. A. America does not have a national language, and many argue that we should—

English. (Williams 12)

B. America does not have a national language, and many argue that we should— English (Williams 12).

5.

A. In an interview with Clarke Rose, he divulged the reasoning behind his defection to America (Rose, interview).

B. In an interview with Clarke Rose, he divulged the reasoning behind his defection to America.

6. A. “Tantamount to subterfuge, Agents 86 and 99 were immortalized on CONTROL’s Wall of Fame.” (Brooks 62)

B. “Tantamount to subterfuge, Agents 86 and 99 were immortalized on CONTROL’s Wall of Fame” (Brooks 62).

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Renaissance Period Research Paper

Directions: Choose ONE of the topics listed below to write a 2-3 page research paper. Your finished paper must meet all of the following guidelines:

Typed/Double Spaced 2-3 pages in length Title Page included Use of at least 5 in-text citations Works Cited Page included

Topics:

1. Sports and Games2. Falconry- Sport of Kings3. Tournament Jousting4. Clothing/Fashion5. Food and Feast6. Crime and Punishment7. Science and Inventions8. Feudalism (Royalty, Nobles/Landowners, Clergy, Merchants, Peasants)9. Art/Artists

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William Shakespeare (p 389)

1. What was Shakespeare commonly referred to?

2. Where was he born?

3. Where did he go to school?

4. Who did he marry at 18?

5. How many children did they have?

6. What were Shakespeare’s early plays (1590s) about?

7. Which comedies are most frequently performed today?

8. Which play has been the most controversial?

9. What was the name of Shakespeare’s theater troupe?

10. Why did Queen Elizabeth ask him to write The Merry Wives of Windsor?

11. What was his last English history play?

12. How did The Globe catch fire?

13. When did he die?

14. Where was he buried?

15. Why did some critics question whether Shakespeare is the author of all of his works?

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Shakespeare in Love

Directed by John Madden, Screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard

Discussion QuestionsScene 1: Love and Poetry 1. What is Viola's complaint about "stage love"? Does she think that it could ever be "true love"?

Scene 2: Love and Marriage1. How does this scene compare Lord Wessex and Will Shakespeare, in their relation with Viola?

Scene 3: Poeticized Love1. How well does Will know Viola? What is the basis of his description of her?

2. Why does Thomas/Viola want to hear Will's description of his beloved?

3. Why does Thomas think that Viola should keep Will's love for her "at a distance"?

Scene 4: Can a Play Show the Very Truth and Nature of Love?1. What, do you think, is the Queen's opinion of Lord Wessex?

Of Viola?

Of William Shakespeare?

2. What does the Queen's criticism of poets imply about her view of love?

Scene 5: Love Beyond Poetry1. Does Viola love the poet, or the man? Is love beyond poetry?

2. Why will Viola marry Wessex? Does her decision qualify her love for Will?

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Scene 6: The Play1. How does the action of "the play within the play," Romeo and Juliet within Shakespeare in Love, compare with the action of the film?

2. What are the significant differences between the two plots?

3. Why is it important to the film that circumstances dictate that Viola play Juliet rather than her original role of Romeo?

Scene 7: The Encore1. Why does the Queen reveal herself and get involved in the drama? Why does she deny that Master Kent is a woman?

2. Is there any validity at all in the law that forbids women from acting on the public stage? Why was it passed?

3. If the Queen knows well that a woman can perform admirably in a man's profession, why does she not seek to overturn the law concerning the theater?

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Right before Benvolio speaks here, Romeo’s mother asks Benvolio if he has seen Romeo that day.

BENVOLIO 1. Madam, an hour before the worshipped sun2. Peered forth the golden window of the east,3. A troubled mind drove me to walk abroad,4. Where, underneath the grove of sycamore5. That westward rooteth from this city side,

6. So early walking did I see your son.7. Towards him I made, but he was 'ware of me

8. And stole into the covert of the wood.9. I, measuring his affections by my own,

10. Which then most sought where most might not be found,11. Being one too many by my weary self,12. Pursued my humor not pursuing his,

13. And gladly shunned who gladly fled from me.

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Shakespeare Language: Romeo and Juliet

Directions: In the space provided, rewrite the lines using modern day English.

Juliet:O Romeo Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?Deny thy father and refuse thy name.Or, if thou will not, be sworn my love,and I'll no longer be a Capulet.'Tis but thy name is my enemy.Thou art thyself, though not a Montague.What's Montague? It is nor hand, not foot,nor arm, nor face, nor any other partbelonging to a man. O be some other name!

What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet. So Romeo would, were he not Romeo called, retain that dear perfection which he owes without that title, which is no part of thee. Take all myself.

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Shakespeare Language: Romeo and Juliet

Directions: In the space provided, rewrite the lines using text speak, Facebook chat, etc. You can also choose to translate it into a modern day skit and act it out in front of the class.

Romeo: But soft! What light through yonder window breaks?It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, who is already pale with griefthat thou, her maid, art far more fair than she.It is my lady. Oh, it is my love.Oh, that she knew she were!She speaks, yet she says nothing. What of that?Her eye discourses. I will answer it---I am too bold. 'Tis not to me she speaks.Two of the fairest stars in the heaven, having some business, do entreat her eyesto twinkle in their spheres til they return.What if her eyes were there, they in her head?the brightness of her cheek would shame those starsas daylight doth a lamp. Her eye in heavenwould through the airy region stream so brightthat birds would sing and think it were not night.See how she leans her cheek upon her hand.Oh, that i were a glove upon that handthat i might touch that cheek!

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Shakespeare Insult Kit

Combine one word from each of the three columns below, prefaced with "Thou" to create quick, easy insults:

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 artless base-court apple-johnbawdy bat-fowling baggagebeslubbering beef-witted barnaclebootless beetle-headed bladderchurlish boil-brained boar-pigcockered clapper-clawed bugbearclouted clay-brained bum-baileycraven common-kissing canker-blossomcurrish crook-pated clack-dishdankish dismal-dreaming clotpoledissembling dizzy-eyed coxcombdroning doghearted codpieceerrant dread-bolted death-tokenfawning earth-vexing dewberryfobbing elf-skinned flap-dragonfroward fat-kidneyed flax-wenchfrothy fen-sucked flirt-gillgleeking flap-mouthed foot-lickergoatish fly-bitten fustilariangorbellied folly-fallen gigletimpertinent fool-born gudgeoninfectious full-gorged haggardjarring guts-griping harpyloggerheaded half-faced hedge-piglumpish hasty-witted horn-beastmammering hedge-born hugger-muggermangled hell-hated joitheadmewling idle-headed lewdsterpaunchy ill-breeding loutpribbling ill-nurtured maggot-piepuking knotty-pated malt-wormpuny milk-livered mammetqualling motley-minded measlerank onion-eyed minnowreeky plume-plucked miscreantroguish pottle-deep moldwarpruttish pox-marked mumble-newssaucy reeling-ripe nut-hookspleeny rough-hewn pigeon-eggspongy rude-growing pignutsurly rump-fed puttocktottering shard-borne pumpionunmuzzled sheep-biting ratsbanevain spur-galled scutvenomed swag-bellied skainsmatevillainous tardy-gaited strumpetwarped tickle-brained varlotwayward toad-spotted vassalweedy unchin-snouted whey-faceyeasty weather-bitten wagtail

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Create five different Shakespearean insults and then translate them into modern English. You can use the internet to translate the words. A good website to use is: quizlet.com/16663712/shakespearean-insults-flash-cards/

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Macbeth Review Questions Acts 1-5

Act I

1. What atmosphere is created by the witches in the first scene? What are their plans?

2. From the reports of the Sergeant and Ross, what are the reader's first impressions of Macbeth? What reward is Macbeth to be given for his role in the battle?

3. What predictions do the witches make for Macbeth? What predictions do they make for Banquo? 4. When Ross and Angus arrive, what do they tell Macbeth? 5. How does Duncan feel about Macbeth and Banquo? What is Macbeth's attitude toward Duncan? 7. When Lady Macbeth receives a letter telling her of the witches' predictions, what are her thoughts?

8. In his first major soliloquy what reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?

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9. How does Lady Macbeth convince him to go ahead with their initial plan?

10. Specifically, what is their plan? 11. What major theme has appeared and reappeared in Act I? 12. Do you think the witches control Macbeth's fate, or does he control his own future? Explain. 13. Compare and contrast the personalities of Lady Macbeth and her husband. Which is the more powerful character? Why?

14. What is blank verse? Act II 1. What vision does Macbeth see shortly before he kills Duncan? 2.What goes wrong while Macbeth is murdering Duncan? What stupid thing does Macbeth do?

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3. While everyone is lamenting the death of Duncan, what act does Macbeth admit to committing? What is his explanation? 4. Who are Malcolm and Donalbain? What do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to do? Why? 5. Who is blamed for killing the king? Why? 6. Who will now be king? 7. How has Macbeth changed as a result of the events in this act? 8. What might Lady Macbeth's words "These deeds must not be thought after these ways. So, it will make us mad" (II.ii.33-34) foreshadow? Act III 1.What are Banquo's thoughts as he reflects on Macbeth's becoming King? 2.What state occasion has Macbeth planned for the evening? 3.Who is Fleance? Why does Macbeth want to murder Banquo and Fleance?

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4.How does he persuade the murderers?

5.How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth now feel about what has happened? Explain.

6.Why doesn't Macbeth tell his wife about his plans for killing Banquo and Fleance? 7. What happens during the murder?

8. What happens at the banquet that scares Macbeth?

9. How does Lady Macbeth cover for her husband's odd behavior?

10. What is the source of Macbeth's anger toward Macduff?

11. Why is Hecate angry with her witches? What plans does she have for Macbeth?

12. What is your impression of Macbeth's state of mind at this point in the play?

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16. Compare and contrast the murders of Banquo and Duncan. How does the murder of Banquo illustrate the changes that Macbeth has undergone? 17. How does the relationship between Macbeth and his wife change after the death of Duncan.

Act IV

1. Why has Macbeth gone to see the witches? What had Hecate previously promised that they would do?

2. What is the first apparition Macbeth sees? What does it say to him?

3. What is the second apparition Macbeth sees? What does it say to him?

4. What is the third apparition Macbeth sees? What does it say to him?

5. What else does Macbeth demand to know? What answer does he receive? 6. How does Lady Macduff feel about her husband's absence? What are the reader's impressions of her and her son's relationship?

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7. What does the reader "see" of the Macduff family murder?

8. What are Malcolm's initial feelings toward Macduff? Why?

9. Of what sins does Malcolm accuse himself? Why does he do this? 10. What sad news does Ross bring from Scotland?

11. How does Malcolm attempt to console Macduff?

12. What do Malcolm and Macduff vow to do?

13. At this point in the play, do you have any sympathy left for Macbeth? Why or why not?

16. Which character is the most admirable one in the play so far? Explain.

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Act V 1. What is the cause of Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking? Of what are the Doctor and Gentlewoman so afraid?

2. What is Macbeth's mental state as he awaits the approaching enemy? 3. What ultimately happens to Lady Macbeth? What is her husband's reaction?

4. What startling information about Birnam Wood does Macbeth learn from the messenger? How is the news associated with the witches' prophecy?

5. Considering the prophecy of the witches, how is it that Macduff is able to kill Macbeth? 6. What trophy does Macduff present to Malcolm? 7. Consider the leadership abilities and character of Duncan, Banquo, Macduff, Malcolm, and Macbeth. Who would have made the best king? Explain.

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8. Is Macbeth's downfall a result of fate or his own actions? Explain. 9. Compare and contrast the final days of Lady Macbeth and Macbeth. How are both characters affected by the knowledge of their evil deeds? With whom do you sympathize more? 10. What positive and negative effects of ambition does the play illustrate? 11. Can Macbeth offer any lessons to today's leaders?

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Macbeth Literary Analysis Essay

Prompt: Throughout the play, Macbeth, there is an abundance of brutality, betrayal, cruelty, greed, and slaughter. Although there are many characters involved in these gruesome events, it can be argued that a single individual is the catalyst for all of the bloodshed. Who do you believe is the most at fault for the violent catastrophes that occur in this Shakespearean tragedy?

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Macbeth Literary Analysis Essay Preparation

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Macbeth Motif Project

Create a poster/prezi/power point that utilizes images and quotations from Macbeth to demonstrate ONE of the play’s central motifs listed below. Include an explanation for each image and/or quotation that you decide to include. Tell why it was included and its significance to the book.

Hallucinations

Violence

Prophecy

Blood

The Weather

Your project must include: Title Pictures with explanations At least 10 quotes from the play that support your chosen motif LOTS OF COLOR AND CREATIVITY!!

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MACBETH TEST OPTION 1

ACT I1. __ praises Macbeth and expresses a desire to visit the castle at Inverness.

A. BanquoB. Lady MacbethC. King DuncanD. the witches

2. __ accompanies Macbeth when he meets the witches.A. BanquoB. Lady MacbethC. King Duncan

3. __ doubts Macbeth’s determination to kill the king.A. BanquoB. Lady MacbethC. the Captain

4. __ tells the king about Macbeth’s bravery in battle.A. BanquoB. Lady MacbethC. the Captain

5. King Duncan decides to make Macbeth Thane of Cawdor because __.A. the last Thane of Cawdor was killed in battleB. Macbeth is his oldest sonC. Macbeth fought heroically for the kingD. the witches told him to

6. __ is named Prince of Cumberland and heir to the throne.A. RossB. MacbethC. BanquoD. Malcolm

7. Lady Macbeth seems more __ than her husband.A. compassionateB. patientC. ambitious

8. Macbeth expresses doubt about murdering King Duncan because __.A. he is supposed to be loyal to his kingB. the king’s sons would kill himC. the whole country would sufferD. Lady Macbeth doesn’t want to

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9. The play’s first act includes all of the following events EXCEPT __.A. an ordered executionB. plans for a murderC. the reading of a letterD. the murder of the king

10. The murder of King Duncan is set to take place __.A. in Duncan’s castleB. in Macbeth’s castleC. on the battlefieldD. in a tavern

ACT II11. __ is fearful of divine punishment because he can’t say “amen”.

A. MacbethB. BanquoC. LennoxD. Donalbain

12. __ tells his brother that he fears the “daggers in men’s smiles.”A. MacbethB. BanquoC. LennoxD. Donalbain

13. __ fears that the bloody daggers will reveal who killed the King and replaces them in the room.A. MacbethB. BanquoC. LennoxD. DonalbainE. Lady Macbeth

14. __ comes with Macduff to pick up the King and tells of strange things he’s heard in the night.A. MacbethB. BanquoC. LennoxD. DonalbainE. Lady Macbeth

15. __ is awake late at night with his son and is alarmed by dreams he’s had of the witches.A. MacbethB. BanquoC. LennoxD. DonalbainE. Lady Macbeth

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16. Act II takes place in __.A. Duncan’s castle B. Macbeth’s castle

17. The dagger that Macbeth sees leading him into Duncan’s room is __.A. given to him by Lady MacbethB. stolen from his friend, BanquoC. given to him by the witchesD. part of a hallucination

18. When Macbeth talks nervously about the murders, Lady Macbeth tells him to __.A. run away immediatelyB. kill all the witnessesC. pray to God for his salvationD. relax and be cool

19. Duncan’s guards are murdered by __.A. MacbethB. Macduff

20. After the murder, Malcolm and Donalbain flee Scotland because they __.A. fear they will be killedB. are guilty of the murderC. have lost their inheritanceD. have to spread the news about Duncan’s death

ACT III21. When Act 3 begins, __ is king of Scotland.

A. DuncanB. Malcolm C. Macbeth

22. Macbeth convinces the two murderers to kill Banquo by telling them that __.A. he will kill them if they don’t do itB. Banquo had previously harmed themC. Banquo is trying to kill himD. they will be named princes if they do it

23. What is Lady Macbeth’s role in Macbeth’s plan to kill Banquo and Fleance?A. It is her idea from the beginningB. She tries to talk him out of itC. She doesn’t know about itD. She introduces Macbeth to the murderers

24. Macbeth’s plan regarding Banquo ultimately fails because __.A. Banquo escapes B. Fleance escapes C. both Banquo and Fleance escape

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D. one of the murderers gets killedE. he changes his mind and decides not to kill Banquo

25. Macbeth is happy and social at the banquet until __.A. he gets into an argument with Lady MacbethB. the murderers tell him that Banquo has escaped

26. __ didn’t go to the banquet which makes Macbeth worry about a plan against him.A. Macduff B. LennoxB. RossC. Lady Macbeth

27. When Macbeth says that, “Blood will have blood,” he means that __.A. he will have to keep killing more peopleB. his son will inherit the throneC. he will have to face revenge for his actions

28. When Macbeth freaks out at the banquet, Lady Macbeth __.A. pretends to suffer from the same problemB. says that Macbeth is sick and everyone should go

29. __ is the queen of the witches.A. HecateB. Siward

30. Malcolm has gone to __ to ask King Edward to help him overthrow Macbeth.A. Scotland B. IrelandB. SwedenC. England

ACT IV31. __ tells Macbeth to beware of Macduff.

A. the child with a crown and a tree branchB. the armed headC. Banquo’s ghost

32. __ says that no man born of woman will hurt Macbeth.A. the child with a crown and a tree branchB. the bloody childC. the armed headD. Banquo’s ghostE. Ross

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33. __ says that Macbeth won’t be defeated until Birnam forest marches to Macbeth’s castle.A. the child with a crown and a tree branchB. the bloody childC. the armed headD. Banquo’s ghostE. Ross

34. __ shows Macbeth a line of eight kings.A. the child with a crown and a tree branchB. the armed headC. Banquo’s ghost

35. __ tells Macduff that Macbeth has killed his family.A. the child with a crown and a tree branchB. the armed headC. Banquo’s ghost

36. Which character does NOT appear in Act 4?A. Macbeth B. MacduffC. the witches

37. In response to Macbeth’s questions, the witches __.A. tell him everything in detailB. show him apparitions which give him some informationC. threaten to curse himD. show him the ghost of King Duncan

38. Lady Macduff misses her last chance for escape, which comes when __.A. an anonymous messenger warns herB. her son suggests a plan to run awayC. Ross stays to fight the murderersD. the murders make too much noise

39. Malcolm pretends he’s too evil to become king in order to __.A. make sure that his brother becomes kingB. fulfill the witches’ prophecyC. avoid the responsibility of ruling ScotlandD. find out if Macduff is loyal

40. When Macduff receives news of his family’s death, Malcolm urges him to __.A. try not to think about itB. stay away from ScotlandC. get angry and take revengeD. grieve quietly and peacefully

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ACT V41. The woman in Scene 1 refuses to repeat Lady Macbeth’s sleep-talk to the doctor because __.

A. the words are mumbled and she can’t understand themB. Lady Macbeth made her promise not to reveal the words to anyoneC. there is no witness to confirm the truth of her wordsD. she thinks that only the doctor will believe her

42. When Lady Macbeth says, “Out, damned spot!”, the “damned spot” she refers to is __.A. the castleB. the forest C. the blood D. the dagger E. the shield

43. Macbeth is not afraid of Young Siward because the boy was __.A. far away in EnglandB. not trained in military strategyD. born from a womanE. slow and weak

44. As Macbeth’s anxiety grows, he orders the doctor to __.A. let Lady Macbeth rest for a few daysB. medicate Lady Macbeth with hemlockC. kill Lady MacbethD. cure Lady MacbethE. analyze Lady Macbeth’s actions

45. Which of the following is NOT something Lady Macbeth talks about in her sleep?A. Lady Macduff’s wifeB. King DuncanC. MalcolmD. Banquo

46. Macbeth’s reaction to his wife’s death shows that he __.A. thinks life is a meaningless path to deathB. realizes he can’t win the battle without her support

47. A messenger tells Macbeth that __.A. Banquo’s ghost has returnedB. Fleance has joined the battle

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48. Macbeth finally realizes that the witches and apparitions __.A. told him the truthB. deceived him with ambiguous messagesC. were just in his imaginationD. were committed to his best intentions

49. __ was not born of woman and is able to kill Macbeth.A. Malcolm B. Macduff C. SiwardD. Ross

50. __becomes king at the end of the play.A. Malcolm B. Macduff C. Siward

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MACBETH TEST OPTION 2Matching and Multiple Choice

1. Macbeth_____ a. Macbeth’s best friend2. Duncan_____ b. Escaped the murderers even though his father did not3. Donalbain_____ c. Runs to England after his father dies. Sends Macduff a

message that says, “Sir, not I.”4. Lady Macbeth_____ d. A nobleman who says it was smart for Macbeth to kill5. Lennox_____ the king’s servants because then the could not deny6. Banquo_____ what they did.7. Malcolm_____ e. says, “out damn spot” while washing with water over8. Fleance_____ and over 9. Macduff_____ f. Runs to Ireland after his father dies10. Lady Macduff_____ g. Wife and child are killed while he is away in England

h. Macbeth killed him firsti. was killed by the same murderers that killed Banquoj. the tragic hero of the play

11. Who are the Duncan’s sons in Macbeth?a. Lennox and Macbethb. Donalbain and Duncanc. Banquo and Malcolmd. Donalbain and Malcolm

12. How does Hacate feel about the work the witches have done?a. Madb. Happy c. Satisfiedd. Justified

13. Who is the author of Macbeth?a. Geoffrey Chaucerb. William Shakespearec. J.K. Rowlingd. Nathaniel Hawthorne

14. Whose idea is it to kill Duncan?a. Macbeth’sb. The Witches’c. Lady Macbeth’sd. Banquo’s

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Short Answer1. Explain how Macbeth’s decisions throughout the play indicate that he is the tragic hero?

2. What is the setting of Macbeth?

3. What are the three predictions of the witches at the beginning of “Macbeth”?a.

b.

c.

4. What is a soliloquy?

5. Why is a soliloquy important in a play?

6. What is a motif?

7. Name three motifs in “Macbeth”.a.

b.

c.

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Essay Question: There are two essay questions below. Please choose ONE to answer for this test. The other can be answered for extra credit. Your response, written in complete paragraph format, is worth 30 points. Make sure your paragraph is a complete answer and that you use examples from the text to support your answer.

How does the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth change throughout the play? Why do you think it changes? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

2. What is the play’s strongest lesson about human nature? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.