Question 16 • English 2 Sem 2 (10013400) BCPS 2025-26
Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Malcolm is explaining to Macduff that he too cares about Scotland.Malcolm. Be not offended:I speak not as in absolute fear of you.I think our country sinks beneath the yoke;It weeps, it bleeds; and each new day a gashIs added to her wounds
Answer
A
It emphasizes that Scotland is suffering, and the situation is deteriorating.
B
It suggests that the people of Scotland are hurting their own country with their actions.
C
It implies that Malcolm does not believe there is any hope for Scotland.
D
It contrasts how Malcom feels about Scotland with how the people around him feel.
Explanation
Malcolm describes Scotland as a person who is weighed down, weeping, and bleeding. The image of a new gash being added each day shows that the country is suffering and its wounds are getting worse, so choice A is correct.
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