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.
COBBLER. Truly, sir, all that I live by, is with the awl: I
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.
O Flavius wants to know why the cobbler is not working.
The cobbler and others are celebrating Caesar's
victory.
FLAVIUS. But wherefore art not in thy shop today?
Why dost thou lead these men about the streets?
Flavius want to know why commoners are in the
streets.
COBBLER. Truly, sir, to wear out their shoes to get
myself
into more work. But indeed, sir, we make holiday
to see Caesar and to rejoice in his triumph.
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O The noblemen of Rome are concerned about fashion
and shopping.