Question 76 • Crowley Credit Recovery Algebra II B
Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 2 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Then, review the photo, which shows the scene being acted out in a 2011 production of the play. Macduff’s son is attempting to protect his family by fighting the murderers who have come to kill them.Lady Macduff. What are these faces?First Murderer. Where is your husband?Lady Macduff. I hope in no place so unsanctifiedWhere such as thou mayst find him.First Murderer. He’s a traitor.Son. Thou liest, thou shag-hair’d villain!First Murderer. What, you egg![Stabs Macduff’s Son.]Young fry of treachery!Photo by Ellie Kurttz (c) RSC
Answer
A
It emphasizes that the murderer has battled children.
B
It implies that Macduff’s son is able to defeat the murderer.
C
It establishes the physical strength of the murderer.
D
It shows that Macduff’s son is brave but stands no actual chance.