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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare: Act 3.2-3.3 Answers

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Which statement is true?

A
Cassius’ desire for fame and Brutus’ patriotism for Rome is the central conflict of the play and reflects the theme of publicity.
B
Caesar’s increasing power and the conspirators’ fear of tyranny is the central conflict of the play and reflects the theme of ambition.
C
Calpurnia and Caesar’s marriage is the central conflict of the play and reflects the theme of misconception.
D
Portia and Brutus’ marriage is the central theme of the play and reflects the theme of honor.
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Which tension between characters reflects the theme of ambition in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

A
the tension between Caesar and Cassius
B
the tension between Artemidorus and the soothsayer
C
the tension between Calpurnia and Artemidorus
D
the tension between the soothsayer and Calpurnia
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Which conspirator is the last to stab Caesar?

A
Cassius
B
Casca
C
Trebonius
D
Brutus
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Read the plot points below from The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. The crowd’s reaction to the conspirator’s actions Mark Antony’s request to speak at Caesar’s funeral How do these events contribute to the plot of the play?

A
The conspirators are not supported by the crowd or Mark Antony, which will cause further problems to be resolved.
B
Mark Antony wants to help the conspirators calm the Roman crowd, which will resolve the conflicts of the play.
C
Brutus requests that Mark Antony speak at the funeral, which will resolve the conflicts of the play.
D
Brutus and Mark Antony agree to bury Caesar without a funeral, which will cause more problems to be resolved.
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Read the excerpt below from act 3.1 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. CAESAR:I could be well moved if I were as you.If I could pray to move, prayers would move me.But I am constant as the Northern Star,Of whose true fixed and resting qualityThere is no fellow in the firmament . . . .So in the world: ‘tis furnished well with men,And men are flesh and blood, and apprehensive;Yet in the number I do know but oneThat unassailable holds on his rank,Unshaked of motion; and that I am he . . . . How does Shakespeare’s use of the specific simile “I am constant as the Northern Star” support the statements he makes in the rest of his speech?

A
Caesar says that he’s constant like the Northern Star but that he can change his mind depending on what other men say or do.
B
Caesar says that he is never set like the Northern Star, but instead, he likes to change his mind and actions just like other men do.
C
Caesar says that he’s as constant as the Northern Star set in the sky, and he talks about the ways he differs from other men by being constant.
D
Caesar says that he’s not set like the Northern Star, and he talks about the ways he is like other men by being constant.
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What is not a similarity shared between Trebonius, Decius, Cassius, and Brutus?

A
They each plead with Caesar, asking for a pardon for Publius Cimber.
B
They were each a leader of the conspirators’ plot to assassinate Caesar.
C
They were each promoted into military and government positions by Caesar.
D
They each stabbed Caesar in the Senate.
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What does Caesar do when he realizes that Brutus has stabbed him?

A
Caesar becomes enraged and fights back.
B
Caesar pleads with Brutus to spare him.
C
Caesar calls out to Mark Antony for help.
D
Caesar gives up the fight and dies.
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What is the Roman crowd’s reaction to Caesar’s assassination?

A
Fearful: they hide in their homes.
B
Joyful: the streets burst into celebration.
C
Appreciative: the crowd immediately appoints Brutus as the new leader.
D
Vengeful: the crowd immediately attacks the conspirators.
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Read the excerpt below from act 3.1 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. BRUTUS:Why I, that did love Caesar when I struck him, How does this line, which defends Brutus’ actions, relate to the rest of the play?

A
Brutus’ dislike for Caesar combined with Caesar’s quest for power is the reason for Caesar’s assassination, which Brutus stated in act 2.
B
Brutus’ love for Caesar could not override the necessity of Caesar’s death, which Brutus has stated since act 2.
C
Brutus loved Caesar, but he killed him anyway and for no real reason.
D
Brutus was jealous of Caesar and killed him in order to take over as leader of Rome.
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How does Artemidorus’ role in act 3.1 reflect the theme of fate?

A
Caesar won’t read Artemidorus’ letter, which means Artemidorus cannot stop Caesar’s fate: his assassination.
B
Caesar takes control over his fate, reads his letter, and does not attend the Senate on the date of his assassination.
C
Artemidorus writes letters to the conspirators and dissuades them from following through with their assassination plot, changing Caesar’s fate.
D
Artemidorus writes Calpurnia a letter of warning, and she is able to convince Caesar to stay home.

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