During the fertility festival Lupercal, Marc Anthony competes in what event?

• A. Spear throwing contest
• B. Foot race
• C. Chariot race
• D. Wrestling match

Answer: (B)

The question hinges on how the Lupercal fertility festival is depicted in Julius Caesar and what event Mark Antony takes part in there. In the festival’s scenes, athletic competitions are part of the rites, and Antony is shown volunteering to run in a foot race as part of the celebrations. That emphasis on running and speed makes the foot race the natural and correct match for what he competes in. The other activities—spear throwing, a chariot race, or a wrestling match—aren’t described as Antony’s event in this festival scene, so they don’t fit the text as closely.