The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 2: Causal Relationships
Question 7 • [ELA10] ELA 10, Sem 2 (26-27)
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of Julius Caesar.[CASSIUS.] Now know you, Casca, I have moved alreadySome certain of the noblest-minded RomansTo undergo with me an enterpriseOf honourable dangerous consequence.And I do know by this, they stay for meIn Pompey’s Porch. For now this fearful nightThere is no stir or walking in the streets;And the complexion of the elementIn favour’s like the work we have in hand,Most bloody, fiery, and most terrible.
Answer
A
causes the conspirators to move up their plan
B
makes Cassius more confident about what he has in mind
C
provides time to mourn Pompey’s death
D
prevents anyone from attending the planned meeting
Explanation
Cassius describes the night as fearful and the sky as “most bloody, fiery, and most terrible.” He says the sky’s appearance is “in favour” of the dangerous enterprise he and the other Romans plan, so the ominous weather makes him more confident about his plan. The best choice is “makes Cassius more confident about what he has in mind.”
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