The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 1: Applying Reading Strategies

Question 1

Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.BRUTUS. Cassius,Be not deceived. If I have veiled my look,I turn the trouble of my countenanceMerely upon myself. Vexèd I amOf late with passions of some difference,45Conceptions only proper to myself,Which give some soil, perhaps, to my behaviours.But let not therefore my good friends be grieved—Among which number, Cassius, be you one—Nor construe any further my neglect50Than that poor Brutus, with himself at war,Forgets the shows of love to other men.

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While Cassius and others have noticed a difference in Brutus, Brutus explains that his actions are not because of anything they have done. It is only because Brutus is struggling within himself and has let it unfairly impact how he treats others.

Question 2

In acts 1 and 2 of Julius Caesar, with whom is Brutus most in conflict?

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himself

Question 3

The character who opposes the protagonist is the

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antagonist

Question 4

How is foreshadowing most useful to the audience?

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It helps them make predictions.

Question 5

What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

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Summarizing reduces a larger text by focusing on the main ideas, while paraphrasing restates the entire text.

Question 6

Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.BRUTUS. Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius,That you would have me seek into myselfFor that which is not in me?70CASSIUS. Therefore, good Brutus, be prepared to hear.And since you know you cannot see yourselfSo well as by reflection, I, your glass,Will modestly discover to yourselfThat of yourself which you yet know not of.75And be not jealous on me, gentle Brutus.Were I a common laugher, or did useTo stale with ordinary oaths my loveTo every new protester; if you knowThat I do fawn on men and hug them hard80And after scandal them: or if you knowThat I profess myself in banquetingTo all the rout: then hold me dangerous.

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Brutus suspects that Cassius’s flattery is fueled by intentions that will put him at risk, and Cassius assures Brutus that he is honest and trustworthy.

Question 7

Which ideas would best fit in a summary of this passage? Select two options.

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Caesar asks Antony to give Calpurnia luck to conceive.; Caesar and Calpurnia have not yet had children.

Question 8

Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.SOOTHSAYER. Beware the ides of March.CAESAR. What man is that?BRUTUS. A soothsayer bids you beware the ides of March.CAESAR. Set him before me; let me see his face.CASSIUS. Fellow, come from the throng; look upon Caesar.25CAESAR. What say’st thou to me now? Speak once again.SOOTHSAYER. Beware the ides of March.

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foreshadowing.

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