Question 319 • Crowley Credit Recovery Algebra II B
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.
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 that the current thane of Cawdor be executed and that Macbeth be greeted with Cawdor’s former title. This means Duncan is giving Macbeth the title of thane of Cawdor, so choice D is correct. The excerpt does not say that Cawdor has killed Macbeth or that Duncan wants him as an ally.
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