Question

read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2, of julius caesar. brutus. what means this shouting? i do fear the people choose caesar for their king. cassius. ay, do you fear it? then must i think you would not have it so. brutus. i would not, cassius; yet i love him well. but wherefore do you hold me here so long? what is it that you would impart to me? if it be aught toward the general good, set honour in one eye and death ith other, and i will look on both indifferently; for let the gods so speed me as i love the name of honour more than i fear death. what is the effect of cassiuss question on brutus? brutus begins to distrust cassiuss opinion of caesar. brutus tells cassius that caesar should not be king. brutus supports caesar’s crowning as king of rome. brutus supports cassiuss plan to become king.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: The excerpt shows Brutus engaging with Cassius, not distrusting his opinion yet. So this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Brutus says "I would not, Cassius" when referring to Caesar being king, indicating he doesn't want Caesar as king. This matches his response.
• Option 3: Brutus clearly says he would not have Caesar as king, so he doesn't support it. Incorrect.
• Option 4: There's no indication Brutus supports Cassius as king; the focus is on Caesar. Incorrect.

Answer:

B. Brutus tells Cassius that Caesar should not be king.