Question 9 • English 2 Sem 2 (10013400) BCPS 2025-26
Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Malcolm talks with Macduff about joining the other men who are ready to fight for Scotland.Malcolm. Whither indeed, before thy here-approach,Old Siward, with ten thousand warlike men,Already at a point, was setting forth.Now we’ll together; and the chance of goodnessBe like our warranted quarrel! Why are you silent?
Answer
A
Malcolm feels that they should focus on being better men rather than fighting against Macbeth.
B
Malcolm thinks his people should stop thinking about fighting like the other men and instead focus on solutions.
C
Malcolm feels they should join forces with the other men instead of fighting on their own.
D
Malcolm believes their reason for fighting is just, and hopes they have a great chance of success because of this.
Explanation
Malcolm says that he and Macduff will join Old Siward and the ten thousand men who are already preparing to fight. He hopes that “the chance of goodness” will match their “warranted quarrel”—in other words, that their just cause will have a good chance of success. This matches D.
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