Question 14 • English 2 Sem 2 (10013400) BCPS 2025-26
Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 4 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macbeth has learned that Fleance escaped the murderers.[Macbeth.] the worm that’s fled Hath nature that in time will venom breed,No teeth for the present. Get thee gone; to-morrowWe’ll hear ourselves again.
Answer
A
Fleance will likely die soon from his injuries.
B
Fleance might attack when Macbeth least expects it.
C
Fleance likely inherited his villainous ways from his father.
D
Fleance may become a true threat to Macbeth as he ages.
Explanation
Macbeth calls Fleance a “worm” that has “no teeth for the present,” but says that “in time” it will “venom breed.” The image suggests Fleance is not yet dangerous, but may become a threat as he grows older. Therefore, choice D is correct.
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