Question

the three apparitions speak to macbeth in passage 1 but do not answer any of his questions. what can the reader infer macbeth believes about the supernatural?

that supernatural elements do not affect people

that supernatural elements do their best to protect people

that people are tormented by supernatural elements

that people cannot exert control over supernatural elements

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze Macbeth's interaction with the apparitions. The apparitions speak but don't answer his questions, showing he can't get them to respond as he wants.

• Option 1: The play shows supernatural affects Macbeth (e.g., prophecies), so wrong.
• Option 2: The apparitions' messages (like the bloody child) aren't protective in a kind way, and they don't help him control his fate, so wrong.
• Option 3: There's no indication the supernatural torments him here; he's seeking info, not being tormented, so wrong.
• Option 4: Since he can't get the apparitions to answer his questions, it implies he can't control them. This matches the interaction.

Answer:

D. that people cannot exert control over supernatural elements