In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, which adjective would Macduff and Malcolm be most likely to use to describe Macbeth’s rule on Scotland? Explain why it is right or wrong. Answer: d, Explanation: T

In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, which adjective would Macduff and Malcolm be most likely to use to describe Macbeth’s rule on Scotland? Explain why it is right or wrong.

Answer: d, Explanation: This choice shows an understanding that pernicious means fatal or deadly. Malcolm and Macduff believe Scotland is in trouble. Malcolm says “I think our country sinks beneath the yoke.” Choice a is incorrect because judicious means “showing good judgment” and is the opposite of the kinds of adjectives that the two men would ascribe to Macbeth’s rule. Choice b is incorrect because sundry means “various; miscellaneous” and is not an adjective that would apply to the two men’s view of Macbeth’s rule. Choice c is incorrect because credulous means “tending to believe too readily.” It is not the adjective that the two men would most likely apply to Macbeth’s rule, especially now that Macduff and others no longer seem to believe Macbeth but, rather, regard his rule as tyranny.