The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare: Act 4
Question 10 • CREDIT RECOVERY - ELA 9 - Summer
Read the excerpt below from act 3.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. BRUTUS:But as he was ambitious, I slew him. . . .Who is here so base that would be a bondman?If any, speak, for him have I offended. Who is here so rude thatwould not be a Roman? If any, speak, for him have I offended.Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak,for him have I offended. I pause for a reply. Which message in his speech does Brutus try to support when he uses epimone?
Answer
A
Caesar will be sorely missed by Romans.
B
Caesar’s assassination was to help restore freedom to the Roman Republic.
C
Caesar’s assassination stopped him from being the kind of ruler who cared more about his own welfare than that of his country.
D
Caesar was disliked by many, but he didn’t deserve to be assassinated.