Question

read the passage. then answer the question that follows.
calpurnia. a lioness hath whelped in the streets,
and graves have yawned, and yielded up their dead.
fierce fiery warriors fight upon the clouds,
in ranks and squadrons and right form of war,
which drizzled blood upon the capitol.
the noise of battle hurtled in the air,
horses do neigh, and dying men did groan,
and ghosts did shriek and squeal about the streets.
o caesar, these things are beyond all use,
and i do fear them.
caesar. what can be avoided
whose end is purposed by the mighty gods?
yet caesar shall go forth, for these predictions
keeping in mind the symbolism in this passage, what is the best interpretation of caesar’s attitude about his possible death?
his name will live on it glory when he dies.
these omens relate to other people, too.
he believes the predictions are false.
his end will be decided by the gods.

Explanation:

To determine Caesar's attitude, we analyze his statement: "What can be avoided / Whose end is purposed by the mighty gods?" This implies he believes the gods have already determined his fate (end), so his death (or end) is in the gods' hands. Let's check other options: The first option about his name living on isn't supported by his quote. The second about omens relating to others is incorrect as the omens are about his possible death. The third (predictions are false) is wrong because he doesn't reject the predictions but accepts that the gods control his end.

Answer:

D. His end will be decided by the gods.