Malcolm in Macbeth Act IV, sc. 3 (line 131)

Who is Malcolm addressing in this passage from Act IV, Scene 3 of "Macbeth"?

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Macduff

• Duncan

Answer explanation

Malcolm is addressing Macduff in this passage from Act IV, Scene 3 of 'Macbeth'.

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What does Malcolm claim has been wiped from his soul?

• His ambition

• His fear

• The black scruples

• His loyalty

Answer explanation

Malcolm claims that the black scruples have been wiped from his soul.

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According to Malcolm, who has sought to win him into his power?

• Banquo

• Macbeth

• Duncan

• Siward

Answer explanation

Malcolm has sought to win Macbeth into his power, according to the text.

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What does Malcolm say modest wisdom plucks him from?

• Over-credulous haste

• Fear and doubt

• Ambition and pride

• Loyalty and honor

Answer explanation

Malcolm says modest wisdom plucks him from over-credulous haste, not fear and doubt, ambition and pride, or loyalty and honor.

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What does Malcolm abjure in this passage?

• His loyalty to Macbeth

• The taints and blames he laid upon himself

• His ambition for the throne

• His friendship with Banquo

Answer explanation

Malcolm abjures the taints and blames he laid upon himself in this passage, not his loyalty to Macbeth, ambition for the throne, or friendship with Banquo.

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What does Malcolm say he has never done?

• Betrayed his country

• Coveted what was not his own

• Broken his faith

• Spoken falsely

Answer explanation

Malcolm says he has never coveted what was not his own, as mentioned in the answer choice. This implies he has never desired something that belonged to someone else.

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Who is approaching with ten thousand warlike men according to Malcolm?

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Duncan

• Old Siward

Answer explanation

According to Malcolm, Old Siward is approaching with ten thousand warlike men.

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