The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 5: Developing Central Ideas
Question 1 • [ELA10] ELA 10, Sem 2 (26-27)
Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 1, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.[ANTONY.] And now, Octavius,Listen great things—Brutus and CassiusAre levying powers. We must straight make head.Therefore let our alliance be combined,Our best friends made, our means stretched,And let us presently go sit in council,How covert matters may be best disclosed,And open perils surest answerèd.OCTAVIUS. Let us do so: for we are at the stake,And bayed about with many enemies;And some that smile have in their hearts, I fear,Millions of mischiefs.
Answer
A
The weather has been filled with lightning and wind making travel difficult.
B
Antony and Octavius must join forces to win in battle against the combined forces of Brutus and Cassius.
C
Ocatvius is doubting his own abilities to be equal to Antony in his leadership.
D
Cassius and Octavius have both worked to turn society against the cause of the other.
Explanation
Antony says Brutus and Cassius are raising armies, so he and Octavius must prepare to oppose them. He proposes joining their forces, gathering allies, and planning together; Octavius agrees because they are surrounded by enemies. This supports the choice that Antony and Octavius must join forces to win against Brutus and Cassius.
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