The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 3: Drawing Conclusions — Quiz
Question 10 • 26-27 - C - RUSD World Lit
Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar , act 2, scene 4. SOOTHSAYER: None that I know will be; much that (35) I fear may chance. Good morrow to you. Here the street is narrow. The throng that follows Caesar at the heels, Of senators, of praetors, common suitors, Will crowd a feeble man almost to death. I’ll get me to a place more void, and there (40) Speak to great Caesar as he comes along. What are the purposes of the imagery in this excerpt? Choose three correct answers.
Answer
A
to emphasize how dangerously packed the streets are
B
to indicate that the soothsayer is a fraud
C
to help the reader picture the excitement in the crowd that follows Caesar
D
to demonstrate how determined the soothsayer is to deliver his message to Caesar
E
to show that the soothsayer will send the people home