Question 3 • English 2 Sem 2 (10013400) BCPS 2025-26
Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1 of The Tragedy of Macbeth.Banquo. All’s well.[Speaking privately to MACBETH.] I dreamt last night of the three weird sisters:To you they have show’d some truth. Macbeth. I think not of them:Yet, when we can entreat an hour to serve,We would spend it in some words upon that business,If you would grant the time. Banquo. At your kind’st leisure. Macbeth. If you shall cleave to my consent, when ’tis,It shall make honour for you. Banquo. So I lose noneIn seeking to augment it, but still keepMy bosom franchis’d and allegiance clear,I shall be counsell’d.
Answer
A
to demonstrate the importance of following the Weird Sisters’ advice
B
to coax Macbeth into believing the truths in the Weird Sisters’ prophecies
C
to revive Macbeth’s commitment to serve as an honorable subject to the crown
D
to imply that he is interested in future promotions in the ranks of noblemen
Explanation
Macbeth hints that if Banquo supports his wishes later, Banquo will gain honor: “It shall make honour for you.” Banquo’s reply shows he is willing to listen only if he can keep his conscience clear and remain loyal. This suggests Banquo is interested in the possibility of advancement, but not at the cost of his integrity. Therefore, the best choice is to imply that he is interested in future promotions in the ranks of noblemen.
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