The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare: Act 2
Question 8 • CREDIT RECOVERY - ELA 9 - Summer
Read the excerpt below from act 1.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. CASSIUS:Brutus, I do observe you now of late.I have not from your eyes that gentlenessAnd show of love as I was wont to have.You bear too stubborn and too strange a handOver your friend that loves you. Which statement summarizes this excerpt best?
Answer
A
Cassius has recently become angrier with Brutus and is not willing to be the loving brother-in-law and friend he has always been.
B
Cassius has noticed that lately Brutus seems to be angry with him instead of being the loving brother-in-law and friend he has always been.
C
Brutus has noticed that Cassius seems to be angry with him, but Cassius denies that his feelings for Brutus have changed.
D
Cassius is trying to convince Brutus that they are better friends than they really are in an effort to get closer to Caesar.