Question

Which of the following correctly conveys the meaning of the text?
A. Do you know that Banquo tried to kill you and your family? Will you get revenge for the wrongs that have been done to you?
B. Are you so kind that you would wish this man and his sons good fortune even though he took your money and made your life miserable?
C. Do you have enough patience to search for the king's murderer on your own, or will you be too angry and commit a terrible crime?

Answer 1

MACBETH. Do you find
Your patience so predominant in your nature
That you can let this go? Are you so gospell'd
To pray for this good man and for his issue,
Whose heavy hand hath bow'd you to the grave
And beggar'd yours for ever?

William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act III, scene i

Answer 2

c

Answer 3

What does Macbeth's decision to have Banquo and his son murdered reveal about Macbeth's character?

A. That he has become more comfortable with killing in order to keep his throne
B. That he is afraid the people of Scotland will turn on him
C. That he has forgotten he was responsible for Duncan's murder
D. That he has started to worry about what will happen to his friends