The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 7: Thematic Development
Question 3 of 10 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 10 B
Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.BRUTUS. Let 'em enter.[Exit LUCIUS]They are the faction. O conspiracy, Shamest thou to show thy dangerous brow by night,When evils are most free? O then by dayWhere wilt thou find a cavern dark enoughTo mask thy monstrous visage? Seek none, conspiracy.Hide it in smiles and affability; For if thou path, thy native semblance on,Not Erebus itself were dim enoughTo hide thee from prevention.[Enter the conspirators: CASSIUS, CASCA, DECIUS BRUTUS, CINNA, METELLUS CIMBER, and TREBONIUS]CASSIUS. I think we are too bold upon your rest.Good morrow, Brutus. Do we trouble you?BRUTUS. I have been up this hour, awake all night.Know I these men that come along with you?CASSIUS. Yes, every man of them; and no man hereBut honours you; and every one doth wishYou had but that opinion of yourself Which every noble Roman bears of you.
Answer
A
Because Brutus is power-hungry, he leads other citizens to conspire to kill Caesar.
B
Because Brutus is easily manipulated by others, he falls for Cassius's flattery and joins the conspiracy.
C
Because Brutus is honorable and loyal to the republic, he agrees to help keep Caesar from the throne.
D
Because Brutus is easily persuaded by others, he sides with Caesar in his quest to be king.