JAMB Literature in English 1985 Question 50

Question 50

Set Text: Julius Caesar

'How many ages hence Shall this our lofty scene be acted over?' In this passage lofty scene refers to

  1. A.a great event
  2. B.the meeting of the conspirators
  3. C.the funeral of Caesar
  4. D.a scene acted on a raised platform
  5. E.the assassination of Caesar.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (the assassination of Caesar.)

Explanation

Cassius says this over Caesar's body, imagining their deed acted in future ages.