Question

read the excerpt from julius caesar, act 1, scene 1.
flavius. see whether their basest mettle be not moved.
they vanish tongue - tied in their guiltiness.
go you down that way towards the capitol;
this way will i. disrobe the images,
if you do find them decked with ceremonies.
marullus. may we do so?
you know it is the feast of lupercal.
flavius. it is no matter; let no images
be hung with caesar’s trophies. i’ll about,
and drive away the vulgar from the streets:
so do you too, where you perceive them thick.
what do flavius and marullus hope disrobing the images and statues of caesar and taking down his trophies will indicate about caesar?
○ caesar will soon gain more power and trophies.
○ caesar will soon be stripped of his position of power.
○ caesar’s selfishness will make the commoners turn against him.
○ caesar dislikes any outward show of gratitude or praise from the roman people.

Explanation:

Flavius and Marullus are trying to reduce the public's display of support for Caesar. By disrobing the images and taking down his trophies, they aim to undermine the public's reverence for him. This action is intended to show that Caesar's position of power is not as secure and that he could be stripped of it. The other options are incorrect: the first option is the opposite of their goal, the third option is not directly indicated by this action (it's more about power than his selfishness), and the fourth option is wrong as Caesar does not dislike outward shows of praise (the commoners were celebrating him).

Answer:

B. Caesar will soon be stripped of his position of power.