After Antony's speech, which phrase best describes the crowd's reaction?

• A. They view Caesar's murder as treachery and side with Antony
• B. They turn against the conspirators and blame Antony
• C. They leave the forum in silence
• D. They demand a public inquiry

Answer: (B)

This question tests how rhetoric can swing a crowd’s feelings in a moment. Antony’s speech uses emotional appeals and careful pointing of blame to cast the conspirators as traitors and to position himself as the defender of Rome and Caesar’s legacy. That persuasive move shifts the crowd from being unsettled about the murder to seeing it as treacherous and siding with Antony against the conspirators. The crowd’s energy becomes directed toward vengeance against the conspirators and support for Antony’s portrayal, rather than expressing silence, blaming Antony, or demanding a formal inquiry.