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 cascas 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.

Explanation:

Analyze Casca's response

Using the Julius Caesar Plot and Drama Analysis knowledge points

Casca shakes hands with Cassius ("Hold, my hand") and commits to joining the faction ("Be factious for redress of all these griefs / And I will set this foot of mine as far / As who goes farthest"). This means Casca has officially joined the conspiracy.

Determine the effect on Cassius

Using the Julius Caesar Plot and Drama Analysis knowledge points

Immediately after Casca joins, Cassius reveals that he has already gathered other noble Romans for the enterprise. Now that Casca is secured, Cassius moves to the next crucial step of their plan: securing Brutus, whose high reputation will make their cause look honorable.

Answer:

• Cassius puts the conspiracy on hold.
• Cassius tries to get Brutus to join them. (Correct answer)
• Cassius turns Casca in for conspiracy.
• Cassius ends the conspiracy altogether.