The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 1: Applying Reading Strategies
Question 3 of 10 • TX-English II B-CR
Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.[CASSIUS.] And this manIs now become a god, and Cassius isA wretched creature, and must bend his bodyIf Caesar carelessly but nod on him.125He had a fever when he was in Spain,And when the fit was on him, I did markHow he did shake. 'Tis true, this god did shake.His coward lips did from their colour fly,And that same eye whose bend doth awe the world130Did lose his lustre. I did hear him groan:Ay, and that tongue of his that bade the RomansMark him and write his speeches in their books,"Alas,” it cried "Give me some drink, Titinius,”As a sick girl. Ye gods, it doth amaze me60135A man of such a feeble temper shouldSo get the start of the majestic world,And bear the palm alone.
Answer
A
Cassius believes Caesar to be a god.
B
Cassius is angry because Caesar has a bad temper and is rude to people.
C
Cassius is concerned that the strain of ruling will put unnecessary stress on Caesar’s overall health.
D
Cassius cannot believe that a man with all of Caesar’s weaknesses can become so powerful.