Question

These citizens are trying to find fault with whatever Cinna says because they are ______.

Options

• pulling his leg

• trying his patience

• bent upon picking a quarrel

• testing him

Answer 1

These citizens are trying to find fault with whatever Cinna says because they are bent upon picking a quarrel.

Explanation:

The citizens have already been stirred into anger by Antony’s speech. They twist Cinna’s answers and search for excuses to attack him. This proves that they are bent upon picking a quarrel rather than discovering the truth.