Question

when macbeth first appears in act iv, he greets the witches with this exclamation: how now, you secret, black, and midnight hags! which of the following best describes the emotions or mood that his greeting conveys?
o dignity and grace
o anxiety and disgust
o eagerness and questioning
o awe and deference

question 23
1 pts
in act iv, the witches show macbeth apparitions. as the witches vanish, macbeth exclaims,
let this pernicious hour / stand aye accursèd in the calendar! which of the following best describes the emotions that macbeth conveys in this exclamation?
o pride and determination
o anxiety and panic
o calmness and resignation
o fear and rage

Explanation:

For the first question, Macbeth's use of "secret, black, and midnight hags" shows eagerness to get answers (as he seeks their prophecies) and questioning (he wants to know more about his future). For the second question, "Let this pernicious hour / Stand aye accursèd in the calendar" shows his fear of the implications of what he saw (the apparitions) and rage at the situation (he is angry at the turn of events and the knowledge he has received).

Answer:

1. eagerness and questioning
2. fear and rage