Question

cassius. messala, this is my birthday; as this very day was cassius born. give me thy hand, messala. be thou my witness that, against my will, as pompey was, am i compelled to set upon one battle all our liberties. -the tragedy of julius caesar, william shakespeare which is the meaning of the word compelled in this passage? desired expected forced

Explanation:

The word "compelled" in the context of "against my will" implies being forced. "Desired" means wanted and "expected" means anticipated, neither of which match the sense of being against one's will as "forced" does.

Answer:

C. forced