The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 2: Causal Relationships
Question 8 • [ELA10] ELA 10, Sem 2 (26-27)
Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.BRUTUS. The exhalations whizzing in the airGive so much light that I may read by them.[Opens the letter and reads]"Brutus, thou sleep’st. Awake, and see thyself.Shall Rome, etc.? Speak, strike, redress.”—"Brutus, thou sleep’st. Awake!”Such instigations have been often droppedWhere I have took them up."Shall Rome, etc.?” Thus must I piece it out:Shall Rome stand under one man’s awe? What, Rome?My ancestors did from the streets of RomeThe Tarquin drive when he was called a king."Speak, strike, redress!” Am I entreatedTo speak and strike? O Rome, I make thee promise,If the redress will follow, thou receivestThy full petition at the hand of Brutus!
Answer
A
Brutus decides to warn Caesar that his life is in danger.
B
Brutus thinks that Cassius is committing treason against Rome.
C
Brutus decides to join the conspiracy to kill Caesar.
D
Brutus tells Lucius to block the door against the conspirators.
Explanation
Brutus reads the anonymous message as urging him to act against the possibility that Rome will be ruled by one man. He recalls that his ancestors drove out Tarquin when he became king, then promises Rome that it will receive “redress” from him. This shows Brutus is preparing to join the conspiracy against Caesar, not warn Caesar or block the conspirators.
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