Question

what is antonys one request of the conspirators regarding caesars body?

that caesar should not have a public funeral
that brutus should speak at caesars funeral
that cassius should speak at caesars funeral
that antony should speak at caesars funeral

Explanation:

Analyze the dramatic context

Using the Drama Analysis knowledge point, we examine the excerpt from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. The visible text at the top reads: "...you shall speak / ... pulpit whereto I am going, / After my speech is ended." This refers to the agreement between Brutus and Mark Antony regarding Caesar's funeral.

Identify Antony's request

In Act III, Scene 1 of Julius Caesar, after Caesar is assassinated, Mark Antony meets with the conspirators. His primary request regarding Caesar's body is to produce it to the market-place and speak in the pulpit during the funeral, as becomes a friend.

Evaluate the options

• "that Caesar should not have a public funeral": Incorrect. Antony wants a public funeral.
• "that Brutus should speak at Caesar's funeral": Incorrect. Brutus already planned to speak; this is not Antony's request.
• "that Cassius should speak at Caesar's funeral": Incorrect. Cassius opposes Antony speaking.
• "that Antony should speak at Caesar's funeral": Correct. Antony requests permission to deliver a funeral oration.

Answer:

• (A) that Caesar should not have a public funeral
• (B) that Brutus should speak at Caesar's funeral
• (C) that Cassius should speak at Caesar's funeral
• (D) that Antony should speak at Caesar's funeral (Correct answer)