This question is missing the options. I have found the complete question online. Since the excerpt is the same, I will omit it:
Which conclusion does this excerpt best support?
a Decius will entertain Caesar with stories to keep him home.
b Just as Cassius fears, Caesar will not come to the Capitol.
c The bad weather will make Caesar decide to stay at home.
d Decius strongly believes that he can get Caesar to go to the Capitol.
Answer:
The conclusion best supported by the excerpt is:
d. Decius strongly believes that he can get Caesar to go to the Capitol.
Explanation:
Decius is telling Cassius to not worry about Caesar not coming to the Capitol. Decius is confident that he can change Caesar's mind. He clearly has a way with words, being able to deceive and persuade. He gives an interesting example, saying that he flatters Caesar by telling him that he (Caesar) hates flatterers. He knows what Caesar likes to hear, so it is easy for him to convince him to do something.
"Julius Caesar" is a play by William Shakespeare based on the story of the Roman emperor. Caesar is betrayed and killed by his friends.
