Question

1. why does brutus refuse to take an oath with the conspirators? *

a. he doesn’t trust them
b. he believes their cause should stand on honesty alone
c. he wants antony included
d. he dislikes ceremonies

Explanation:

In Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar", Brutus refuses to take an oath with the conspirators because he believes their cause (to kill Caesar for the good of Rome) should be based on honesty and noble intent, not on oaths. Oaths imply a need for binding due to lack of trust or integrity, and Brutus thinks their cause is just and should stand on its own merit of honesty. Option A is incorrect as he is part of the conspiracy, so trust in the cause's justice, not distrust of them, is key. Option C is wrong as he initially doesn't want Antony included. Option D is incorrect as it's not about disliking ceremonies but about the principle of the cause's integrity.

Answer:

B. He believes their cause should stand on honesty alone