JAMB Literature in English 1981 Question 7

Question 7

Other Set Texts: Non-African Drama

Macbeth is confident that he will not be defeated in battle because

  1. A.all his enemies had gone into exile
  2. B.he is a better fighter than Macduff
  3. C.he had already killed Banquo
  4. D.Lady Macbeth gives him courage
  5. E.the witches gave him an assurance.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (the witches gave him an assurance.)

Explanation

The apparitions promised that no man born of woman could harm him and he would not fall until Birnam Wood came to Dunsinane.