The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 2: Causal Relationships
Question 3 of 17 • Summer School 26: Literature & Composition II
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of Julius Caesar.[CASSIUS.] Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius.Therein, ye gods, you make the weak most strong;Therein, ye gods, you tyrants do defeat.Nor stony tower, nor walls of beaten brass,Nor airless dungeon, nor strong links of iron,Can be retentive to the strength of spirit;But life, being weary of these worldly bars,Never lacks power to dismiss itself.If I know this, know all the world besides,That part of tyranny that I do bearI can shake off at pleasure.[Thunder still]CASCA. So can I.So every bondman in his own hand bearsThe power to cancel his captivity.
Answer
A
Casca thinks that Cassius is trying to become king.
B
Casca says that Cassius is being disloyal to Caesar.
C
Casca says that he will also fight Caesar's rise to power.
D
Casca thinks that Caesar will make a better ruler than Cassius.