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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare: Act 3.1

Question 4 • CREDIT RECOVERY - ELA 9 - Summer

Which reason does Brutus give to justify killing Caesar?

Answer
A
Brutus thinks Caesar is a tyrant who will only become more of a tyrant if he gains power.
B
Brutus himself wants to become king of Rome.
C
Brutus thinks that Caesar is trying to kill him, so Brutus must act first.
D
Brutus has no reason for participating in the assassination; he just does everything that Cassius tells him to do.

Explanation

Brutus argues that Caesar should be killed not for what he has already done, but for what he might do if given greater power. He compares Caesar to a serpent’s egg that should be destroyed before it hatches, reflecting his fear that Caesar will become a tyrant. Thus, choice A is correct.

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