The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare: Act 4
Question 7 of 10 • SS - TX-English II B
Which statement summarizes the main idea of Mark Antony’s speech best?
Answer
A
Mark Antony fully supports the conspirators’ actions because Caesar was ambitious, even though Caesar tried to act genuine by naming the people as his heirs in his will; mutiny is not an expected reaction from the Roman crowd.
B
Mark Antony fully supports Brutus as the next dictator of Rome because Caesar was overly ambitious and harmful to Rome; mutiny might be an expected reaction from the Roman crowd.
C
Mark Antony refutes Brutus’ accusations of Caesar being overly ambitious by giving examples of his humility and his great love for Romans, whom he named as heirs in his will; mutiny might be an expected reaction from the Roman crowd.
D
Mark Antony is too overcome with grief at the loss of Caesar to give an effective speech, so the crowd is not aware of Caesar’s ambition; mutiny is not an expected reaction from the Roman crowd.