Question 18 of 25 • Capozzi - Literature and Composition II B - ACTIVE
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2, of Julius Caesar.BRUTUS. What means this shouting? I do fear the peopleChoose 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 loveThe name of honour more than I fear death.
Answer
A
Brutus begins to distrust Cassius's opinion of Caesar.
B
Brutus tells Cassius that Caesar should not be king.
C
Brutus supports Caesar's crowning as king of Rome.