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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — Test

Question 19 • Language Arts 10

Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 5, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar . [BRUTUS.] Night hangs upon mine eyes; my bones would rest, That have but laboured to attain this hour. . . . I prithee, Strato, stay thou by thy lord. Thou art a fellow of a good respect. Thy life hath had some smatch of honour in it. Hold then my sword, and turn away thy face While I do run upon it. Wilt thou, Strato? STRATO: Give me your hand first. Fare you well, my lord. BRUTUS: Farewell, good Strato. . . . Caesar, now be still: I killed not thee with half so good a will. Which piece of evidence best supports the theme that dignity has a high cost?

Answer
A
"Night hangs upon mine eyes."
B
"I prithee, Strato, stay thou by thy lord."
C
"that have but laboured to attain this hour...."
D
"I killed not thee with half so good a will."
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