Question

Why does Banquo ask the rhetorical questions at the end of this passage?

to determine what Macbeth thinks of the prophecies
to see if the three witches will call out to him in reply
to explain that he does not believe in witchcraft or magic
to emphasize the strange disappearance of the three witches
What is Banquo saying in the underlined text?

Banquo admits that he is unsure of the witches’ gender.
Banquo states that he is confused by the existence of the witches.
Banquo tells Macbeth what the witches told him the last time they met.
Banquo describes the appearance of the witches to Macbeth.
Which statement best describes the overall claim?

The wilderness and the rest of nature contain beauty and value for all Americans.
Pollution and the amount of energy people use have negative effects on the environment.
Americans have many concerns about the environment and how it is being affected.
Protecting the environment is essential for maintaining Americans’ quality of life.
What kind of evidence would best support the rebuttal? Select three options.

statistics about how many hours teenagers need to sleep
statistics about when classes usually begin at US schools
statistics about the sleeping habits of high school students
information about the effects of sleep deprivation on teenagers
information about logistical problems involved in changing class times
Which line from President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University is a fact?

Democracy is the standard by which governments are measured.
Throughout the world, free markets are the model for growth.
The key is freedom—freedom of thought, freedom of information, freedom of communication.
Every four years the American people choose a new president, and 1988 is one of those years.

Answer 1

1) Why does Banquo ask the rhetorical questions at the end of this passage?
- to determine what Macbeth thinks of the prophecies
(He’s probing Macbeth’s reaction to the witches’ predictions.)

2) What is Banquo saying in the underlined text?
- Banquo admits that he is unsure of the witches’ gender.
(He notes they look like women but have beards, so he can’t tell.)

3) Which statement best describes the overall claim?
- Pollution and the amount of energy people use have negative effects on the environment.

4) What kind of evidence would best support the rebuttal? (Select three)
- statistics about when classes usually begin at US schools
- statistics about the sleeping habits of high school students
- information about logistical problems involved in changing class times

5) Which line from President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University is a fact?
- Every four years the American people choose a new president, and 1988 is one of those years.