The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare: Act 3.1
Question 3 • CREDIT RECOVERY - ELA 9 - Summer
Read the excerpt below from act 2.3 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. ARTEMIDORUS:“Caesar, beware of Brutus. Take heed of Cassius.Come not near Casca. Have an eye to Cinna. . . .There is but one mind in all these men, and it isbent against Caesar. If thou beest not immortal,look about you. Security gives way to conspiracy. Themighty gods defend thee! Thy lover, Artemidorus.” What does this excerpt reveal about Artemidorus’ motivations regarding the assassination plot against Julius Caesar?
Answer
A
Artemidorus wants to take part in Caesar’s assassination.
B
Artemidorus wants to warn Caesar about the conspiracy against him.
C
Artemidorus wants to become Caesar’s body guard.
D
Artemidorus wants to trick Caesar.
Explanation
Artemidorus names the conspirators and tells Caesar to beware, adding that their minds are “bent against Caesar.” This shows he is trying to alert Caesar to the danger of the assassination plot, not join it or deceive him. The correct choice is “Artemidorus wants to warn Caesar about the conspiracy against him.”
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