Question

read the excerpt from julius caesar, act 1, scene 1.
cobbler. truly, sir, all that i live by, is with the awl: i meddle with no tradesman’s matters, nor women’s matters, but withal. i am indeed, sir, a surgeon to old shoes; when they are in great danger, i recover them. as proper men as ever trod upon neat’s leather have gone upon my handiwork.
flavius. but wherefore art not in thy shop today? why dost thou lead these men about the streets?
cobbler. truly, sir, to wear out their shoes to get myself
into more work. but indeed, sir, we make holiday to see caesar and to rejoice in his triumph.
which statements would best fit in a summary of this passage? select three options.
□ the tradesmen of rome have a poor work ethic.
□ flavius wants to know why the cobbler is not working.
□ the cobbler and others are celebrating caesar’s victory.
□ flavius wants to know why commoners are in the streets.
□ the noblemen of rome are concerned about fashion and shopping.

Explanation:

1. Flavius directly asks the cobbler why he is not at his shop working, so this statement is supported.
2. The cobbler explicitly states they "make holiday to see Caesar and to rejoice in his triumph," confirming this detail.
3. Flavius questions the cobbler about leading other men through the streets, which translates to wanting to know why commoners are in the streets.

The other options are incorrect: there is no evidence of poor work ethic, and the nobles are not concerned with fashion/shopping.

Answer:

• Flavius wants to know why the cobbler is not working.
• The cobbler and others are celebrating Caesar's victory.
• Flavius wants to know why commoners are in the streets.