Question 8 • English 2 Sem 2 (10013400) BCPS 2025-26
Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 4 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macbeth is speaking to Banquo’s ghost, who has appeared at a banquet.[Macbeth.] Approach thou like the rugged Russian bear,The arm’d rhinoceros, or the Hyrcan tiger;Take any shape but that, and my firm nervesShall never tremble: or be alive again,And dare me to the desert with thy sword;If trembling I inhabit then, protest meThe baby of a girl.
Answer
A
Macbeth is unaware of the danger presented by the ghost.
B
Macbeth is terrified of the ghost because it is like Banquo.
C
Macbeth is ready to attack and defeat the ghost of Banquo.
D
Macbeth is furious at the ghost and demands that it leave.
Explanation
Macbeth says he would not tremble if the ghost appeared as a bear, rhinoceros, or tiger, but he cannot bear its current form. Since the apparition is Banquo’s ghost, Macbeth’s reaction shows that he is terrified by seeing Banquo, not ready to fight or defeat the ghost.
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