The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare: Act 4
Question 5 of 10 • SS - TX-English II B
Read the excerpt below from act 3.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. ANTONY:If you have tears, prepare to shed them now.You all do know this mantle1. I rememberThe first time ever Caesar put it on.‘Twas on a summer’s evening in his tent,That day he overcame the Nervii2.Look, in this place ran Cassius’ dagger through.See what a rent the envious Casca made.Through this the well-belovèd Brutus stabbed; 1. A cloak.2. One of Caesar’s military conquests. How do the bolded lines show Mark Antony’s manipulation of the Roman crowd?
Answer
A
Mark Antony recalls a memory of Caesar’s military conquest to make the conspirators feel better about assassinating Caesar.
B
Mark Antony recalls a memory of Caesar’s military conquest to help recruit people to the Roman army even if Caesar is dead.
C
Mark Antony recalls a memory of Caesar’s military conquest to relate to the men in the crowd who served in the Roman army.
D
Mark Antony recalls a memory of Caesar’s military conquest to show the great success of the Roman army despite the leader.