Question
Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 5, scene 5.
BRUTUS. Why this, Volumnius.
The ghost of Caesar hath appeared to me
Two several times by night—at Sardis once,
And this last night, here in Philippi fields.
I know my hour is come.
VOLUMNIUS. Not so, my lord.
BRUTUS. Nay, I am sure it is, Volumnius.
Thou seest the world, Volumnius, how it goes.
Our enemies have beat us to the pit,
[Low alarums]
It is more worthy to leap in ourselves
Than tarry till they push us.
Which prediction about the plot does this passage most support?
A: Brutus will replace Caesar.
B: Brutus will take his own life.
C: Brutus will surrender to his enemies.
D: Brutus will be forever haunted by Caesar.
BRUTUS. Why this, Volumnius.
The ghost of Caesar hath appeared to me
Two several times by night—at Sardis once,
And this last night, here in Philippi fields.
I know my hour is come.
VOLUMNIUS. Not so, my lord.
BRUTUS. Nay, I am sure it is, Volumnius.
Thou seest the world, Volumnius, how it goes.
Our enemies have beat us to the pit,
[Low alarums]
It is more worthy to leap in ourselves
Than tarry till they push us.
Which prediction about the plot does this passage most support?
A: Brutus will replace Caesar.
B: Brutus will take his own life.
C: Brutus will surrender to his enemies.
D: Brutus will be forever haunted by Caesar.
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The passage most supports the prediction:
**B: Brutus will take his own life.**
In this excerpt, Brutus expresses that he believes his time has come and that it is better to die on his own terms rather than be killed by their enemies. His mention of the ghost of Caesar and his contemplations about their dire situation indicate his resignation to death and willingness to take his own life.
**B: Brutus will take his own life.**
In this excerpt, Brutus expresses that he believes his time has come and that it is better to die on his own terms rather than be killed by their enemies. His mention of the ghost of Caesar and his contemplations about their dire situation indicate his resignation to death and willingness to take his own life.