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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — Test

Question 17 • Language Arts 10

Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2, of Julius Caesar . BRUTUS: What means this shouting? I do fear the people Choose Caesar for their king. CASSIUS: Ay, do you fear it? Then must I think you would not have it so. BRUTUS: I would not, Cassius; yet I love him well. But wherefore do you hold me here so long? What is it that you would impart to me? If it be aught toward the general good, Set honour in one eye and death i’th’ other, And I will look on both indifferently; For let the gods so speed me as I love The name of honour more than I fear death. What is the effect of Cassius's question on Brutus?

Answer
A
Brutus tells Cassius that Caesar should not be king.
B
Brutus supports Cassius's plan to become king.
C
Brutus supports Caesar's crowning as king of Rome.
D
Brutus begins to distrust Cassius's opinion of Caesar.
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