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Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.
[CASSIUS.] For once, upon a raw and gusty day,
The troubled Tiber chafing with her shores,
Said Caesar to me "Darest thou, Cassius, now
Leap in with me into this angry flood,
And swim to yonder point?" Upon the word,
Accoutred as I was, I plunged in
And bade him follow. So indeed he did.
The torrent roared, and we did buffet it
With lusty sinews, throwing it aside,
And stemming it with hearts of controversy.
But ere we could arrive the point proposed,
Caesar cried 'Help me, Cassius, or I sink!'
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Which details should be included in a paraphrase of the
passage? Select three options.
Cassius retells the story of the river to show that
Caesar was stronger than Cassius and other
ordinary men.
On a cold and windy day while the waves of the river
beat upon the shores.
115 Even though I was still dressed in armor, I jumped in
on his dare and asked him to follow me.
Caesar and Cassius argued about the river.
Before we could reach our determined point, Caesar
started to sink, and cried out to me for help.



Answer :

In a paraphrase of the passage from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2, the following details should be included: 1. Cassius recounts a moment when Caesar challenged him to swim across the turbulent Tiber river on a stormy day. 2. Despite still being in his armor, Cassius accepted the dare and jumped into the river, urging Caesar to follow. 3. Both men struggled against the strong current, using their strength and determination to push through, but Caesar began to sink before they reached their intended destination, prompting him to call out for Cassius's help. These details highlight the dynamic between Caesar and Cassius, emphasizing Caesar's initial boldness, Cassius's willingness to follow, and the eventual moment of vulnerability when Caesar needed assistance. This paraphrase captures the essence of the passage without getting lost in unnecessary details or interpretations.