Reported in today's Daily Telegraph. 630,000 14-year-olds taking the compulsory exam on Shakespeare last week were asked in the paper on "Macbeth" the following.

"In 'Macbeth', Banquo warns Macbeth about the witches' influence. You give advice in a magazine for young people.

"You receive this request. 'Please advise me. I have recently moved school and made some new friends. I like spending time with them but my form tutor thinks my work is suffering. What should I do? Sam.'

"Write your advice to be published in the magazine."