Question

this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a
read lines 58–62 of passage 1.
macbeth
... tell me, if your art
can tell so much: shall banquo’s issue ever
reign in this kingdom?
all
seek to know no more.
macbeth
i will be satisfied. deny me this,
and an eternal curse fall on you! let me know!
what can be inferred about macbeth from these lines?
○ he doubts the witches will tell him the truth.
○ he has the power to control the witches.
○ he wants to go to war with the witches.
○ he fears what the witches will predict.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The lines show Macbeth insisting on an answer, not doubting truth - eliminate.
• Option 2: Macbeth threatens a curse if denied, implying he can impose consequences (control) - this fits.
• Option 3: He wants an answer, not war - eliminate.
• Option 4: He is insistent, not fearful (he demands to know) - eliminate.

Answer:

B. He has the power to control the witches. (Note: Assuming the second option is labeled B; adjust identifier if needed based on original labeling. If options were labeled differently, correct the identifier. Here, the second option's text is "He has the power to control the witches".)