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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 5: Developing Central Ideas — Quiz

Question 10 • English Language Arts 10

Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar . BRUTUS: Bear with me, good boy, I am much forgetful. Canst thou hold up thy heavy eyes a while, And touch thy instrument a strain or two? LUCIUS: Ay, my lord, an’t please you. BRUTUS: It does, my boy. I trouble thee too much, but thou art willing. LUCIUS: It is my duty, sir. BRUTUS: I should not urge thy duty past thy might. I know young bloods look for a time of rest. LUCIUS: I have slept, my lord, already. BRUTUS: It was well done, and thou shalt sleep again. I will not hold thee long. If I do live, I will be good to thee. [Music, and a song] This is a sleepy tune. O murderous slumber, Lay’st thou thy leaden mace upon my boy, That plays thee music?—Gentle knave, good night; I will not do thee so much wrong to wake thee. If thou dost nod thou break’st thy instrument; I’ll take it from thee, and, good boy, good night. Let me see, let me see, is not the leaf turned down Where I left reading? Here it is, I think. What does this interaction reveal about Brutus’s character? Choose two correct answers.

Answer
A
He is cruel and selfish.
B
He uses music to help him relax.
C
He puts his own needs before the needs of Rome.
D
He cares about those who serve him.
E
He takes advantage of his servants.
Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3, of The…