CASCA. Peace, ho! Caesar speaks.
CAESAR. Calpurnia!
CALPURNIA. Here, my lord.
CAESAR. Stand you directly in Antonio’s way5
When he doth run his course.—Antonio!
ANTONY. Caesar, my lord?
CAESAR. Forget not, in your speed, Antonio,
To touch Calpurnia, for our elders say
The barren, touchèd in this holy chase,10
Shake off their sterile curse.
ANTONY. I shall remember:
When Caesar says "do this,” it is performed.
Which conclusions does this excerpt best support? Select two options.
Caesar and his wife do not have children.
Mark Antony will win first place in the race.
Calpurnia will bring Antony good luck.
Antony does whatever Caesar says.
Calpurnia will soon become ill and die.
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The two conclusions that this excerpt best supports are:
Caesar and his wife do not have children. - This is implied in the mention of Calpurnia being barren ("the barren, touchèd in this holy chase"), which suggests they have not had children.
Antony does whatever Caesar says. - This is supported by Antony's response to Caesar, "When Caesar says 'do this,' it is performed," indicating his loyalty and obedience to Caesar's commands.
