The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 3: Drawing Conclusions
Question 5 of 10 • TX-English II B-CR
Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 2, scene 1.CASSIUS. But it is doubtful yet, Whether Caesar will come forth today or no; For he is superstitious grown of late,205 Quite from the main opinion he held once Of fantasy, of dreams and ceremonies: It may be these apparent prodigies, The unaccustomed terror of this night, And the persuasion of his augurers,210 May hold him from the Capitol today.DECIUS. Never fear that. If he be so resolved I can o'ersway him; for he loves to hear That unicorns may be betrayed with trees, And bears with glasses, elephants with holes,215 Lions with toils, and men with flatterers; But when I tell him he hates flatterers; He says he does, being then most flattered. Let me work; For I can give his humour the true bent, And I will bring him to the Capitol.220
Answer
A
Decius will entertain Caesar with stories to keep him home.
B
Just as Cassius fears, Caesar will not come to the Capitol.
C
The bad weather will make Caesar decide to stay at home.
D
Decius strongly believes that he can get Caesar to go to the Capitol.