Question

Through his servant, Antony asks Brutus to grant him ______.

Options

• The assurance that Caesar would be given a state funeral.

• The assurance that Caesar's will be given to him.

• Permission to leave Rome safely so that his life is spared.

• Assurance that he would not be harmed and an explanation for Caesar's assassination.

Answer 1

Through his servant, Antony asks Brutus to grant him assurance that he would not be harmed and an explanation for Caesar's assassination.

Explanation:

Antony first needs to know whether the conspirators intend to harm him. Through his servant, he asks for safety and an explanation of Caesar's murder. This cautious step allows him to judge the conspirators before appearing before them.