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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — Test

Question 18 • Language Arts 10

Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar , act 5, scene 5. BRUTUS: Come hither, good Volumnius. List a word. VOLUMNIUS: What says my lord? BRUTUS: Why this, Volumnius. The ghost of Caesar hath appeared to me Two several times by night—at Sardis once, (5) And this last night, here in Philippi fields. I know my hour is come. VOLUMNIUS: Not so, my lord. BRUTUS: Nay, I am sure it is, Volumnius. Thou seest the world, Volumnius, how it goes. (10) Our enemies have beat us to the pit, [Low alarums] It is more worthy to leap in ourselves Than tarry till they push us. Which conclusion does this excerpt best support?

Answer
A
that Brutus will be killed by his enemies
B
that Brutus and Volumnius will fight
C
that Brutus will always be haunted
D
that Brutus is considering taking his own life
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