Question

What is the best summary of this monologue?

Antony wants to send Octavius’s servant to give Octavius a report of the events in Rome.
Antony sends Octavius’s servant to Octavius to tell him that Rome is dangerous and that it is not safe for him to return yet.
Antony tells Octavius’s servant to tell Octavius what has happened and to say that Rome is not safe for Octavius yet. Antony tells him to hurry, but then tells him to wait until after he takes Caesar’s body to the marketplace to see how the people react to his eulogy. Once Antony’s speech is done, the servant have a better idea of what will happen next with Rome and can give Octavius the most up-to-date information.
Antony tells Octavius’s servant to hurry back to Octavius to tell him what has happened and warn him not to come to Rome. Then Antony takes Caesar’s body to the marketplace.

Answer 1

The third option is best. Concise improvement: Antony urges Octavius’s servant to hurry to Octavius with news that Rome is unsafe, but instructs him to wait until after Antony displays Caesar’s body and gauges the crowd’s reaction so he can give the most up-to-date report.