Macbeth, Part 6: Figurative Language and Rhetoric — Quiz
Question 7 • English 2
Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3 of The Tragedy of Macbeth . Malcolm talks with Macduff about joining the other men who are ready to fight for Scotland. Malcolm: Whither indeed, before thy here-approach, Old Siward, with ten thousand warlike men, Already at a point, was setting forth. Now we’ll together; and the chance of goodness Be like our warranted quarrel! Why are you silent? What does the simile "Now we’ll together; and the chance of goodness / Be like our warranted quarrel!" mean in this excerpt?
Answer
A
Malcolm believes their reason for fighting is just, and hopes they have a great chance of success because of this.
B
Malcolm feels they should join forces with the other men instead of fighting on their own.
C
Malcolm thinks his people should stop thinking about fighting like the other men and instead focus on solutions.
D
Malcolm feels that they should focus on being better men rather than fighting against Macbeth.
Explanation
Malcolm says he and Macduff will join the other soldiers, then hopes their “chance of goodness” will be like their “warranted quarrel.” In other words, he hopes their prospects for victory are as strong as their just cause for fighting Macbeth. Choice A captures both the fairness of their reason and Malcolm’s hope for success.
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