The reader can infer Jack likely wants to be called Merridew because:
A)He hates the name jack.
B)He wants to be seen as an authority figure.
C)It is a custom in England for the oldest boy to be referred to by his last name.
D)There are several other kids named Jack on the island, and he doesn't want to confuse people.

Brutus: but as he was ambitious, i slew him. . who is here so base that would be a bondman? if any, speak, for him have i offended. who is here so rude that would not be a roman? if any, speak, for him have i offended. who is here so vile that will not love his country? if any, speak, for him have i offended. i pause for a reply. which rhetorical device does brutus use in this excerpt?