Question

Put the events listed below in order of which happened first in Act 4 of Macbeth.

1 Macduff's son is killed, and his wife pursued
2 Eight kings appear with Banquo
3 Ross tells Macduff about his family
4 Lady Macduff complains to Ross
5 Apparition (bloody child)
6 Apparition (armored head)
7 Macbeth meets the witches again
8 Malcolm is suspicious of Macduff
9 Apparition (child with crown and tree)
10 A messenger warns Lady Macduff
a) 2, 7, 8, 5, 6, 9, 1, 4, 10, 3
b) 5, 6, 9, 2, 7, 8, 3, 4, 10, 1
c) 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1, 3, 4
d) 7, 8, 2, 5, 6, 9, 3, 10, 1, 4

Answer 1

The events in Act 4 of Macbeth should be arranged in the order: Macbeth meets witches, three apparitions appear, Banquo's lineage is shown, Ross informs Macduff about family's murder, Lady Macduff's complaints and warning, Macduff's son is killed, and Malcolm's suspicion of Macduff.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct order of events from Act 4 of Macbeth is as follows:

1. Macbeth meets the witches again.
2. Apparition (armored head).
3. Apparition (bloody child).
4. Apparition (child with crown and tree).
5. Eight kings appear with Banquo.
6. Ross tells Macduff about his family.
7. Lady Macduff complains to Ross.
8. A messenger warns Lady Macduff.
9. Macduff's son is killed, and his wife pursued.
10. Malcolm is suspicious of Macduff.

This sequence of events showcases various listed apparitions that Macbeth encounters which foreshadow future events in the plot and the tragic fate of Macduff's family, leading to the climax of the play.