Macbeth, Part 1: Using Reading Strategies to Paraphrase
Question 8 • FL-1001345-English 2 B-CR
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 1, of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Use this document to help you answer the question.First Witch. When shall we three meet againIn thunder, lightning, or in rain? Second Witch. When the hurlyburly’s done, When the battle’s lost and won. Third Witch. That will be ere the set of sun.
Answer
A
It ended after sunset yesterday.
B
It will end before sunset today.
C
It would be a mistake to fight before sunset.
D
It was a mistake to fight after sunset yesterday.
Explanation
The Third Witch says the battle will be finished “ere the set of sun.” “Ere” means “before,” so the battle will be over before sunset today. This matches “It will end before sunset today.”
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