Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text? A. Caesar was elected by the Senate to command a Roman army. B. Caesar became politically involved after returning to Rome. C. Caesar made an alliance with General Pompey rather than directly challenging him. D. Caesar rose to lead a Roman army and conquered many areas in Europe.

What does brutus say that anticipates the question of why the crowd should listen to mark antony? o a. not that i lov'd caesar less, but that i lov'd rome more. o b. and, for my sake, stay here with antony. do grace to caesar's corpse, and grace his speech. o c. i thrice presented him a kingly crown, / which he did thrice refuse. was this ambition? od. i come to bury caesar, not to praise him.

Indicate which statement best summarizes how john proctor feels toward the reverend parris based on his statenents of him in the crucible.

1. the group spurned the newcomer and accepted him gladly.