Question 4 • English 2 Sem 2 (10013400) BCPS 2025-26
Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Malcolm shares his concerns with Macduff about how he could benefit from turning Malcolm over to Macbeth.Malcolm. I am young; but somethingYou may deserve of him through me, and wisdomTo offer up a weak poor innocent lambTo appease an angry god.
Answer
A
He thinks Macduff finds him as distasteful as he finds Macbeth.
B
He suggests that they give Macbeth a gift from both of them.
C
He thinks Macduff views him as too fragile to defeat Macbeth.
D
He believes Macduff may betray him to Macbeth to gain favor.
Explanation
Malcolm worries that Macduff could gain something from Macbeth by handing Malcolm over to him. He compares himself to a weak, innocent lamb offered to appease an angry god, suggesting Macbeth would reward Macduff for betraying him. So Malcolm believes Macduff may betray him to gain favor with Macbeth.
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