Question 1 • English 2 Sem 2 (10013400) BCPS 2025-26
Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macduff and Malcolm are discussing the state of Scotland with Ross.Macduff. My ever-gentle cousin, welcome hither.Malcolm. I know him now. Good God, betimes removeThe means that makes us strangers!Ross. Sir, amen.Macduff. Stands Scotland where it did?Ross. Alas! poor country!Almost afraid to know itself.
Answer
A
It emphasizes that Scotland is nothing like it was before Macbeth.
B
It shows that Ross knows more about their homeland than Macduff.
C
It reminds Macduff that he needs to save Scotland from Macbeth’s rule.
D
It highlights the fear Macbeth’s tyranny has caused these men.