I believe that Russel Baker humorously uses first-person point of view in "No Gumption' to describe the problems of the Great Depression, I would say the answer is A.
If something is a drawback it is disappointing or a set back.
example: the fact she broke the vase was a drawback
if something is a counterpoint it is an argument
example: I made my claim but he wanted to express his counterpoint
The answer is Smoother
B)Smoother
this is like saying: This peanutbutter is smoother then the other brand.
so it is compairing two things
The climax of MacBeth is almost in the exact middle of the play. He got away with the Murder of Duncan, although Dante would put him in one of the lowest places in Hades. The killing of your ruler while offering hospitality is an immeasurable crime.
Having said that, the murder of Banquo is the climax. His son gets away thus leaving room for the witch prophecy to come true. That's when things start going awry. It's all downhill from there.
Answer: Banquo's Murder