The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 4: Monologues — Quiz
Question 7 • English Language Arts 10
Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 1, of Julius Caesar . CAESAR: I must prevent thee, Cimber. These couchings and these lowly courtesies Might fire the blood of ordinary men, And turn preordinance and first decree Into the law of children. Be not fond To think that Caesar bears such rebel blood That will be thawed from the true quality With that which melteth fools: I mean sweet words, Low-crookèd courtesies, and base spaniel fawning. Thy brother by decree is banished. If thou dost bend and pray and fawn for him, I spurn thee like a cur out of my way. Know Caesar doth not wrong but with just cause, Nor without cause will he be satisfied. What is the central idea of this excerpt?
Answer
A
Because Cimber flattered Caesar, Caesar agrees to free Cimber’s brother.
B
Caesar tells Cimber to leave the senate for pleading to release his brother.
C
Caesar is willing to hear new arguments to free Cimber’s brother.
D
Caesar will not reverse the exile of Cimber’s brother in response to begging and flattery.