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CASSIUS. Why, man, [Caesar] doth bestride the
narrow world
Like a colossus, and we petty men
Walk under his huge legs and peep about
To find ourselves dishonourable graves.
Men at some time are masters of their fates.
The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars
But in ourselves, that we are underlings.

–The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,
William Shakespeare

Read the passage. Which statement best summarizes the conflict revealed in the text?

Cassius and Brutus have become enemies.
Brutus is abusing his power over plebeians.
Cassius and Caesar want Brutus to serve them.
Caesar has become too powerful and dangerous.

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Caesar has become too powerful and dangerous.

(Explanation: Cassius complains that Caesar “doth bestride the narrow world like a colossus,” showing resentment at Caesar’s overwhelming power and their reduced status.)