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Bad Luck and Macbeth: The Scottish Play Myths Quiz

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Bad Luck and Macbeth: The Scottish Play Myths: a General level Theatre quiz. Test your knowledge with 14 questions!

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Question 1

What is the nickname for Shakespeare's Macbeth in theatres?

A The Cursed Tragedy

B The King's Doom

C The Scottish Play

D The Witches' Tale

Question 2

What are actors supposed to do if they accidentally say the title inside a theatre?

A Burn the script

B Change their costume

C Leave and re-enter

D Sing a song

Question 3

What is the theatrical superstition regarding saying 'Macbeth' in a dressing room?

A It pleases the ghosts

B It ensures a good show

C It brings bad luck

D It causes rain

Question 4

Which of these is a common remedy to 'cleanse' the bad luck of saying the forbidden name?

A Blow a whistle

B Eat a piece of garlic

C Spin around three times

D Wear shoes backwards

Question 5

What is the traditional ritual to undo the curse after saying the name?

A Bow to the audience

B Spit over the left shoulder

C Turn off the lights

D Clap your hands twice

📋 This quiz has 14 questions in total.