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JAMB Literature in English 1983 Question 5

Question 5

Set Text: Julius Caesar
From Julius Caesar (Shakespeare)
The passage, as printed

This is a statement made by

  1. A.Antony, urging Caesar to take the crown
  2. B.Cassius, urging Brutus to join in the struggle to remove Caesar before he grows into a tyrant
  3. C.Brutus, urging that Cassius and himself lead out their forces to meet those of Antony and Octavius at Philippi
  4. D.Casca, urging that the conspirators explain their cause to the populace before their motives are misunderstood
  5. E.Messala, urging Titinius to search for Pindarus.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Brutus, urging that Cassius and himself lead out their forces to meet those of Antony and Octavius at Philippi)

Explanation

Brutus argues that they must seize the moment ("the tide") and march to Philippi.