The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 3: Drawing Conclusions — Quiz
Question 5 • English Language Arts 10
Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar , act 1, scene 1. [FLAVIUS.] See whether their basest mettle be not moved. (60) They vanish tongue-tied in their guiltiness. Go you down that way towards the Capitol; This way will I. Disrobe the images, If you do find them decked with ceremonies. MARULLUS: May we do so? (65) You know it is the feast of Lupercal. FLAVIUS: It is no matter; let no images Be hung with Caesar’s trophies. I’ll about, And drive away the vulgar from the streets: So do you too, where you perceive them thick. What do Flavius and Marullus hope disrobing the images and statues of Caesar and taking down his trophies will indicate about Caesar?
Answer
A
Caesar will soon gain more power and trophies.
B
Caesar dislikes any outward show of gratitude or praise from the Roman people.
C
Caesar will soon be stripped of his position of power.
D
Caesar’s selfishness will make the commoners turn against him.