ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do Malcolm’s men use as camouflage?
A
Mud
B
Branches
C
Armor used by Macbeth’s soldiers
D
Black paint
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While Macduff is in England convincing Duncan’s son Malcolm to fight against Macbeth, Macbeth has Macduff’s family murdered. Macduff and Malcolm arrive in Scotland with an army. On their way to attack Macbeth’s castle they cut down branches from the trees in Birnam Wood to use as camouflage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Malcolm orders each soldier to cut down and carry a bough from the Wood so as to conceal their numbers from Macbeth.

Detailed explanation-3: -5. What trick does Malcolm use to hide the number of men in his army? He has his men cut off tree branches and use them as camouflage.

Detailed explanation-4: -The soldiers will assist in waging a misinformation campaign against Macbeth by using tree branches with leafs (boughs) to hide their numbers from the enemy forces. This also fulfills the witches’ prophecy by LITERALLY bringing Birnam Wood to Dunsinane.

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