Macbeth, Part 5: Figurative Language and Mood (continued) — Quiz
Question 3 • English 2
Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 6 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Lennox and a lord are discussing the murders that have taken place over the last several days. Lennox: My former speeches have but hit your thoughts, Which can interpret further: only, I say, Things have been strangely borne. The gracious Duncan Was pitied of Macbeth: marry, he was dead: And the right-valiant Banquo walk’d too late What does Lennox mean when he says, "My former speeches have but hit your thoughts”?
Answer
A
Lennox is forcing the lord to listen to him about recent events.
B
Lennox and the lord are thinking similarly about recent events.
C
Lennox and the lord are working together to write and give a speech.
D
Lennox is threatening violence if the lord does not agree with him.
Explanation
Lennox says his earlier remarks have “hit” the lord’s thoughts, meaning they have touched on or matched what the lord is already thinking. The conversation shows that they share suspicions about the strange events and murders. So the best answer is that Lennox and the lord are thinking similarly about recent events.
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