Question

cassius. why, man, caesar doth bestride the
narrow world
like a colossus, and we petty men
walk under his huge legs and peep about
to find ourselves dishonourable graves.
men at some time are masters of their fates.
the fault, dear brutus, is not in our stars
but in ourselves, that we are underlings.
-the tragedy of julius caesar,
william shakespeare
read the passage. which statement best summarizes
the conflict revealed in the text?
○ cassius and brutus have become enemies.
○ brutus is abusing his power over plebeians.
○ cassius and caesar want brutus to serve them.
○ caesar has become too powerful and dangerous.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: The passage doesn't show Cassius and Brutus as enemies. Cassius is trying to persuade Brutus, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: The passage has no mention of Brutus abusing power over plebeians. The focus is on Caesar's power, so this is wrong.
• Option 3: The passage doesn't suggest Cassius and Caesar both want Brutus to serve them. Cassius is critical of Caesar's power, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Cassius describes Caesar as striding the world like a colossus, with others (like them) being petty men under his legs. This shows Caesar has become too powerful and dangerous, matching the conflict.

Answer:

D. Caesar has become too powerful and dangerous.