Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 1. Which statements would best fit in a summary of this
passage? Select three options.
The tradesmen of Rome have a poor work ethic.
Flavius wants to know why the cobbler is not working.
COBBLER. Truly, sir, all that I live by, is with the awl: 1
meddle with no tradesman's matters, nor women's
matters, but withal. I am indeed, sir, a surgeon
to old shoes; when they are in great danger, 1
recover them. As proper men as ever trod upon 25
neat's leather have gone upon my handiwork.
FLAVIUS. But wherefore art not in thy shop today?
Why dost thou lead these men about the streets?
COBBLER. Truly, sir, to wear out their shoes to get
myself
into more work. But indeed, sir, we make holiday 30
to see Caesar and to rejoice in his triumph.
The cobbler and others are celebrating Caesar's
victory.
Flavius want to know why commoners are in the
streets.
The noblemen of Rome are concerned about fashion
and shopping.