The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 2: Causal Relationships
Question 6 • [ELA10] ELA 10, Sem 2 (26-27)
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of Julius Caesar.[CASSIUS.] Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius.Therein, ye gods, you make the weak most strong;Therein, ye gods, you tyrants do defeat.Nor stony tower, nor walls of beaten brass,Nor airless dungeon, nor strong links of iron,Can be retentive to the strength of spirit;But life, being weary of these worldly bars,Never lacks power to dismiss itself.If I know this, know all the world besides,That part of tyranny that I do bearI can shake off at pleasure.[Thunder still]CASCA. So can I.So every bondman in his own hand bearsThe power to cancel his captivity.
Answer
A
Casca thinks that Cassius is trying to become king.
B
Casca says that Cassius is being disloyal to Caesar.
C
Casca says that he will also fight Caesar's rise to power.
D
Casca thinks that Caesar will make a better ruler than Cassius.
Explanation
Cassius says he can free himself from tyranny, even if that means ending his own life. Casca agrees that every person held in bondage has the power to end that captivity. In context, Casca’s agreement shows he is willing to oppose Caesar’s growing power, so the best choice is “Casca says that he will also fight Caesar’s rise to power.”
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