Question

Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.

CASSIUS. 'Tis just;
And it is very much lamented, Brutus,60
That you have no such mirrors as will turn
Your hidden worthiness into your eye,
That you might see your shadow. I have heard
Where many of the best respect in Rome—
Except immortal Caesar—speaking of Brutus,65
And groaning underneath this age’s yoke,
Have wished that noble Brutus had his eyes.

Which summary of the passage is the most accurate?

A. Cassius says that it is a shame that Brutus does not look in the mirror often enough to see how handsome he is.
B. Cassius explains that he laments that Brutus does not have “such mirrors as will turn your hidden worthiness into your eye,” for if he did, he would learn of his hidden talents. Then Cassius says that he has heard many respected men in Rome speaking of Brutus while they grumble about the current government’s problems.
C. Cassius says that it is too bad Brutus cannot see his hidden greatness and that he has heard many nobles speak of Brutus when complaining about the current government’s problems.
D. Cassius tell Brutus that he should take Caesar’s job, because he has hidden talents and is respected by many.

Answer 1

Cassius says that it is too bad Brutus cannot see his hidden greatness and that he has heard many nobles speak of Brutus when complaining about the current government’s problems.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: C. Cassius says that it is too bad Brutus cannot see his hidden greatness and that he has heard many nobles speak of Brutus when complaining about the current government’s problems.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cassius is talking to Brutus. He uses the concept of looking oneself into a mirror to explain what a shame it is ('very much lamented') that both Brutus´ hidden virtues ('worthiness') and his unknown detractors (those 'groaning underneath this age’s yoke') could be exposed to him if only he would dare to see them.

The word 'yoke' refers to a wooden harness for horses and represents how people suffer under the current government.