Which quote best provides the reason for why the characters are at war at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?Elimination ToolSelect one answerA"This is the sergeantWho, like a good and hardy soldier, fought’Gainst my captivity." (1.2.4-6)B"Doubtful it stood,As two spent swimmers that do cling togetherAnd choke their art." (1.2.9-11)C"The merciless Macdonwald(Worthy to be a rebel, for to thatThe multiplying villainies of natureDo swarm upon him) from the Western Isles" (1.2.11-14)D"Disdaining Fortune, with his brandished steel,Which smoked with bloody execution,Like Valor’s minion, carved out his passage" (1.2.19-21)

Read this passage:SERGEANT. Doubtful it stood;As two spent swimmers, that do cling togetherAnd choke their art. The merciless MacdonwaldWorthy to be a rebel, for to thatThe multiplying villanies of natureDo swarm upon him from the western islesOf kerns and gallowglasses is supplied;And fortune, on his damned quarrel smiling,Show'd like a rebel's whore: but all's too weak:For brave Macbeth well he deserves that name Disdaining fortune, with his brandish'd steel,Which smoked with bloody execution,Like valour's minion carved out his passageTill he faced the slave;Which ne'er shook hands, nor bade farewell to him,Till he unseam'd him from the nave to the chaps,And fix'd his head upon our battlements.DUNCAN. O valiant cousin! worthy gentleman!William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act I, scene iiWhat impression do you gain of Macbeth from the views expressed in the passage?A.Macbeth is a heroic soldier and an honorable man.B.Macbeth is emotionally and physically weak.C.Macbeth is a merciless killer, and everyone is slightly afraid of him.D.Macbeth is a cruel, villainous man and is not to be trusted.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

PART A: Which of the following best summarizes a theme of the text?A. Duty must never come before family.B. War has its own set of hard rules.C. Sons must eventually take the place of their fathers.D. Loyalty to the cause was above all other loyalties during the Civil War.

What idea is discussed in both Tim O'Brien's "Ambush" and John Steinbeck's "Symptoms"?  A. the soldiers' inability to carry out their duties during the war B. the debilitating effect of soldiers' physical maladies C. the aftereffects of combat on soldiers during war D. the soldiers' hatred toward their enemies during a war

PART B: Which of the following phrases best supports the answer to Part A?A. "In the great hour of destiny they stand" (Line 3)B. "Soldiers are sworn to action; they must win" (Line 5)C. "Some flaming, fatal climax with their lives" (Line 6)D. "And mocked by hopeless longing" (Line 12)

How do the soldiers' feelings about Macbeth in Act I differ from their later feelings about him in Act V?A.In Act I, they think he is a bully; in Act V, they believe he will make a good king if given enough time to rule.B.In Act I, they are frightened of his fierceness; in Act V, they are afraid of what horrible crimes he will commit next.C.In Act I, they think he is brave and honorable; in Act V, they think he is an insane tyrant who must be defeated.D.In Act I, they are jealous of his rise to power; in Act V, they feel sorry for him and the burdens he bears.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS