Question

question 3
why does cassius tell the story of him saving caesar from drowning in the river?
○ a he wants to appear brave and courageous to brutus.
○ b he wants to paint caesar as a weak, pathetic man who is not a god.
○ c he wants caesar to appear gracious and humble by thanking cassius for saving him.

question 4
describe cassius tone in his conversation with brutus.
○ a cassius tone is at times is frustrating and nonsensical.
○ b cassius tone is at times cunning, arrogant, shrewd, and manipulative.
○ c cassius tone is at times innocent, confused and ignorant.

Explanation:

For Question 3: In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Cassius is trying to convince Brutus to turn against Caesar. By telling the story of saving Caesar from drowning, he aims to show that Caesar is physically weak and not the unassailable, god-like figure some perceive him to be, in order to undermine Brutus's respect for Caesar.
For Question 4: Cassius's conversation with Brutus is focused on manipulating Brutus into joining the conspiracy against Caesar. He uses shrewd, cunning arguments, shows arrogance towards Caesar's perceived flaws, and manipulates Brutus's sense of honor, which fits a cunning, arrogant, shrewd, and manipulative tone.

Answer:

Question 3: b. He wants to paint Caesar as a weak, pathetic man who is not a "god".
Question 4: b. Cassius' tone is at times cunning, arrogant, shrewd, and manipulative.