Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2, of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Duncan: No more that Thane of Cawdor shall deceive Our bosom interest. Go pronounce his present death, And with his former title greet Macbeth. Ross: I’ll see it done. Which statement best explains what this passage means?
Answer
A
Duncan wishes that the thane of Cawdor was his closest ally.
B
Duncan hopes that the thane of Cawdor will soon kill Macbeth.
C
Duncan tells Ross that the thane of Cawdor has killed Macbeth.
D
Duncan names Macbeth as the new thane of Cawdor.
Explanation
Duncan orders Ross to announce the current Thane of Cawdor’s death and give Macbeth the man’s former title. That means Macbeth is being named the new Thane of Cawdor. The passage does not say that Cawdor killed Macbeth or that Duncan wants Cawdor as an ally.
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