What does Cassius think about Caesar's rise to power?

• A. He is destined to lead wisely
• B. He is a strong and capable leader
• C. He is too weak and unworthy
• D. He will grant more power to the people

Answer: (C)

Cassius’s view is that Caesar is not worthy of ruling and would be dangerous if given power. He portrays Caesar as weak—lacking the qualities needed to lead well—and uses that portrayal to justify why Rome should be freed from his rise. This perspective explains why the best choice is that he sees Caesar as too weak and unworthy to govern.

Caesar as destined to lead wisely or as a strong, capable leader would contradict Cassius’s purpose for opposing him, and thinking Caesar would simply grant more power to the people also doesn’t fit Cassius’s goal. His manipulation hinges on presenting Caesar as unfit to rule.