Early in Activ of The Tragedy of Macbeth, the witches show Macbeth an ap apparition of Banquo and several kings. Which of the following words best describe be Macheth's reaction? A. calm and relieved B. upset and angry C. confused and embariassed D. remorselul and tearful Part B Which of the following events from that scene best supports the answer to Part A? A. Macbeth demands that the witches call their masters B. Macbeth demands that the witches give him an answer. C. Macbeth curses the witches and anyone who trusts them D. Macbeth thanks the witches for the warning about Macdull

## Step 1<br />The first part of the question asks us to describe Macbeth's reaction when he sees the apparition of Banquo and several kings. The options provided are: calm and relieved, upset and angry, confused and embarrassed, remorseful and tearful.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />In the play "The Tragedy of Macbeth" by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is shown an apparition of Banquo and several kings. This apparition is a prophecy that Banquo's descendants will be kings, which is a threat to Macbeth's throne. Macbeth's reaction to this is not calm or relieved, nor is he remorseful or tearful. Instead, he is upset and angry because the prophecy threatens his power.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The second part of the question asks us to identify the event from the scene that best supports the answer to the first part. The options are: Macbeth demands that the witches call their masters, Macbeth demands that the witches give him an answer, Macbeth curses the witches and anyone who trusts them, Macbeth thanks the witches for the warning about Macduff.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The event that best supports Macbeth's upset and angry reaction is when he curses the witches and anyone who trusts them. This shows his anger and frustration with the witches and their prophecies.