Macbeth, Part 1: Using Reading Strategies to Paraphrase

Question 8 of 10 • PBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_1001340_English 2_S2_2025

Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Macbeth.Macbeth. Stay, you imperfect speakers, tell me more:By Sinel’s death I know I am Thane of Glamis;But how of Cawdor? the Thane of Cawdor lives,A prosperous gentleman; and to be kingStands not within the prospect of beliefNo more than to be Cawdor.

Answer

I find it difficult enough to believe that Cawdor is a thane; I cannot believe he will be king.

I cannot believe I will be king any more than I can believe I will become thane of Cawdor.

I find it difficult to believe that the king has the qualities one needs to be thane of Cawdor.

I cannot believe that I am anything like the thane of Cawdor or that he would make me a king.

Abolition and Women’s Rights Movements, Part 2

Abolition and Women’s Rights Movements, Part 1

Abolition and Women’s Rights Movements, Part 1

QuizMultiple Choice

Question 8 of 10 • PBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_1001340_English 2_S2_2025

Answer

I find it difficult enough to believe that Cawdor is a thane; I cannot believe he will be king.

I cannot believe I will be king any more than I can believe I will become thane of Cawdor.

I find it difficult to believe that the king has the qualities one needs to be thane of Cawdor.

I cannot believe that I am anything like the thane of Cawdor or that he would make me a king.

Abolition and Women’s Rights Movements, Part 2

Abolition and Women’s Rights Movements, Part 1

Abolition and Women’s Rights Movements, Part 1