OL Past Exam Questions 2004


Answer all of the questions. 1. (a) Describe what happens during the banquet that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth give after he has become king.


(10)


(b) How does Lady Macbeth behave during the banquet scene? Support your answer by reference to the scene.


(10)


(c) What happens to the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth from this point until the end of the play? Support your answer by reference to the play.


(10)


2. Answer ONE of the following: [Each part carries 30 marks] (i) ‘Lady Macbeth is not an evil woman.’


What do you think of this view? Support your answer by reference to the play. OR


(ii) Some people think that the play Macbeth should not be performed because it is too violent. Do you agree with this view? Explain why or why not, supporting your answer by reference to the play.


OR


(iii) Choose one important moment from Macbeth and describe how you would show it on the stage or on film. Explain your reasons for showing it in this way, pointing out the effect you would like it to have on the audience.


2003


Answer all of the questions. 1. (a) Describe what happens on the night that Macbeth murders Duncan, King of Scotland. (10)


(b) Do you think that becoming King made Macbeth happy? Give reasons for your answer.


(10) 2. As the play progresses, what in your view are the things that finally destroy Macbeth? (10)


3. Answer ONE of the following: [Each part carries 30 marks] (i) Imagine that, after the death of Macbeth, members of the public could apply for the job of King or Queen of Scotland. Write the letter of application that you would send in for either job.


OR


(ii) ‘The witches play a very important part in Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth.’ To what extent do you agree with the above statement? Support your answer by reference to the play.


OR


(iii) ‘Macbeth is a play that is full of action and excitement for the audience.’ Do you agree with the above view of the play? Support your answer by reference to the play.


Macbeth


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