In the following passage from Act I, refer to lines 67 and 68 and text aid 22. Then, choose the date that tells when this conversation takes place.

Flavius. Go you down that way toward the Capitol;
65           This way will I. Disrobe the images,
                If you do find them decked with ceremonies. 21
                Marullus. May we do so?
                You know it is the feast of Lupercal. 22
                Flavius. It is no matter; let no images
70           Be hung with Caesar's trophies

Answer :

The date that tells when this conversation takes place is February 15.
The feast of Lupercal (line 68) was a fertility festival honoring Pan, celebrated in the Coliseum on February 15.
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In this passage from Act I, of "Julius Caesar", by William Shakespeare, we are told the date this conversation takes place when Marullus says "You know it is the feast of Lupercal." The feast of Lupercal was a fertility feast that took place from February 13 to February 15, honored Pan and was celebrated in the Coliseum.

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