The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare: Act 2
Question 7 • CREDIT RECOVERY - ELA 9 - Summer
Read the excerpt below from act 1.3 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. CICERO:Good night then, Casca. This disturbèd skyIs not to walk in. Which statement paraphrases this excerpt best?
Answer
A
Good night, Casca. Isn’t tonight’s weather wonderful?
B
Good night, Casca. We should walk in this weather because it is sunny and warm.
C
Good night, Casca. See you tomorrow. Walk safely.
D
Good night, Casca. We shouldn’t be walking in this weather.
Explanation
Cicero says the sky is “disturbèd,” meaning the weather is stormy or unsettled, and says it is “not to walk in.” In modern words, he is telling Casca that they should not be walking in this weather. That matches “We shouldn’t be walking in this weather.”
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