Knowee
Questions
Features
Study Tools

All of the following are faults Malcolm specifically claims for himself in Act 4, Scene 3, EXCEPTElimination ToolSelect one answerAHe takes pleasure in torture.BHe is a coward.CHe has an uncontrollable lust.DHe desires all men's possessions.

Question

All of the following are faults Malcolm specifically claims for himself in Act 4, Scene 3, EXCEPTElimination ToolSelect one answerAHe takes pleasure in torture.BHe is a coward.CHe has an uncontrollable lust.DHe desires all men's possessions.

🧐 Not the exact question you are looking for?Go ask a question

Solution

In Act 4, Scene 3 of Macbeth, Malcolm, in an attempt to test Macduff's loyalty, pretends to confess to several faults. He claims to be lustful, greedy, and violent. However, he never claims to be a coward. So, the correct answer is B. He is a coward.

Similar Questions

How does the closing exchange between Malcolm and Macduff in Act 4, Scene 3 demonstrate their differing ideas of manhood?Elimination ToolSelect one answerAMalcolm believes that Macduff should have space to grieve the loss of his family, while Macduff believes his role is to avenge his family.BMalcolm believes that manly emotions include anger and vengeance, and while Macduff acknowledges that, he also accepts men must grieve.CMalcolm believes men should put away their tears until the appropriate time, while Macduff believes that men should never feel sorrow or cry.DBoth Malcolm and Macduff believe that only women should express emotion while men should respond in action.

What is Malcolm and Donalbain's plan in Act 2, Scene 3?Elimination ToolSelect one answerAGather an army from England and Ireland once they leave Macbeth's castle.BFlee for safety, with Malcolm going to England and Donalbain to Ireland.CHire assassins to take down anyone who might present a challenge.DRun away and divide up their wealth so that robbing one will not result in a complete loss.Skip For NowSubmit answe

What does Malcolm tell every soldier to do?Elimination ToolSelect one answerATo not attack Macbeth unless provoked.BTo cut down a branch and carry it.CTo attack Macbeth at first sight.DTo attempt to recruit more of Macbeth's thanes.

How does Malcolm test Macduff's trustworthiness and loyalty?A.Malcolm has Macduff's wife and son murdered.B.Malcolm pretends to be a greedy, lustful, and evil man.C.Malcolm questions Ross about Macduff's reliability.D.Malcolm makes Macduff think he really did kill Duncan.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this passage:MALCOLM. What will you do? Let's not consort with them.To show an unfelt sorrow is an officeWhich the false man does easy. I'll to England.DONALBAIN. To Ireland, I. Our separated fortuneShall keep us both the safer. Where we are,There's daggers in men's smiles. The near in blood,The nearer bloody.MALCOLM. This murderous shaft that's shotHath not yet lighted, and our safest wayIs to avoid the aim. Therefore, to horse,And let us not be dainty of leave-taking,But shift away. There's warrant in that theftWhich steals itself when there's no mercy left.William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act II, scene iiiWhich lines would support the answer to the question of why Malcolm and Donalbain feel they need to leave Scotland?A.Therefore, to horse, / And let us not be dainty of leave-takingB.Where we are, / There's daggers in men's smiles. The near in blood, / The nearer bloody.C.To show an unfelt sorrow is an office / Which the false man does easy.D.What will you do? Let's not consort with them.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

1/2

Upgrade your grade with Knowee

Get personalized homework help. Review tough concepts in more detail, or go deeper into your topic by exploring other relevant questions.