Question

Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.

Answer 1

Answer:

Which statement best explains Brutus’s motivation in this scene?

Brutus wants to include Mark Antony in the conspiracy.

Brutus wants people to think that Mark Antony is involved in the conspiracy.

Brutus wants people to think of the conspirators as honorable, not evil.

Brutus wants Caesar and Mark Antony to die at the same time.

Explanation: answer is D

Answer 2

Answer:

Step 1:  Determine which options are correct

Which statement best explains Brutus’s motivation in this scene?

- Option C:  Brutus wants people to think of the conspirators as honorable, not evil.

The reason why Option C is correct is because Brutus is trying to convince the people that the conspirators are not bad.  Therefore, the answer is Option C.

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