Question

CASCA. You speak to Casca, and to such a man

That is no fleering tell-tale. Hold, my hand.

Be factious for redress of all these griefs

And I will set this foot of mine as far

As who goes farthest.

–The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,

William Shakespeare

What effect does Casca’s response have on Cassius?

Cassius puts the conspiracy on hold.
Cassius tries to get Brutus to join them.
Cassius turns Casca in for conspiracy.
Cassius ends the conspiracy altogether.

Answer 1

Cassius tries to get Brutus to join them.

Casca’s pledge to be “factious” and go “as far / As who goes farthest” reassures Cassius that he has willing support, so Cassius moves forward and seeks to bring Brutus into the plot.