Question

Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2, of The Tragedy of Macbeth.

Duncan. No more that Thane of Cawdor shall deceive
Our bosom interest. Go pronounce his present death,
And with his former title greet Macbeth.

Ross. I’ll see it done.

Which statement best explains what this passage means?

A. Duncan wishes that the thane of Cawdor was his closest ally.
B. Duncan hopes that the thane of Cawdor will soon kill Macbeth.
C. Duncan tells Ross that the thane of Cawdor has killed Macbeth.
D. Duncan names Macbeth as the new thane of Cawdor.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this excerpt from Act 1, Scene 2 of William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth", King Duncan is saying that the former Thane of Cawdor has betrayed him and will be executed. He then names Macbeth as the new Thane of Cawdor. So, option D is the correct answer.