Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 1.
COBBLER. Truly, sir, all that I live by, is with the awl: I meddle with no tradesman’s matters, nor women’s matters, but withal. I am indeed, sir, a surgeon to old shoes; when they are in great danger, I recover them. As proper men as ever trod upon neat’s leather have gone upon my handiwork.
FLAVIUS. But wherefore art not in thy shop today? Why dost thou lead these men about the streets?
COBBLER. Truly, sir, to wear out their shoes to get myself into more work. But indeed, sir, we make holiday to see Caesar and to rejoice in his triumph.
Which statements would best fit in a summary of this passage? Select three options.
-The cobbler compares himself to a doctor.
-Flavius wants to know why the cobbler is not working.
-The cobbler and others are celebrating Caesar’s victory.
-Flavius want to know why commoners are in the streets.
-The cobbler wants the others to wear out their shoes so he can fix them.
