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

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What are types of external conflict in literature? Select three options.

A
character vs. society
B
character vs. self
C
character vs. nature
D
character vs. character
E
character vs. their fatal flaw
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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.

A
Cassius explains that he surrounds himself with good friends who all serve the same cause.
B
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.
C
Cassius accuses Brutus of causing scandal among friendships.
D
Cassius explains that he is dangerous to others but he poses no danger to Brutus.
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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.

A
Brutus betrayed Cassius, and now Cassius is angry with him.
B
Cassius offends Brutus by saying that he does not like the way Brutus looks.
C
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.
D
Brutus clarifies that Cassius is his closest friend.
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Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.CASSIUS. Ay, do you fear it?Then must I think you would not have it so.BRUTUS. I would not, Cassius; yet I love him well.But wherefore do you hold me here so long?90What is it that you would impart to me?If it be aught toward the general good,Set honour in one eye and death i’th’ other,And I will look on both indifferently;For let the gods so speed me as I love95The name of honour more than I fear death.

A
Cassius will die.
B
Rome will be destroyed.
C
Brutus will kill Caesar for the good of Rome.
D
Brutus will choose life before honor.
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What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

A
Summarizing reduces a larger text by focusing on the main ideas, while paraphrasing restates the entire text.
B
Summarizing puts the text in the writer’s words, while paraphrasing quotes the original text.
C
Summarizing is generally longer than the original text, while paraphrasing only restates words that may cause confusion.
D
Summarizing is for the purpose of explaining the meaning behind the text, while paraphrasing focuses on retelling the main ideas.
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The character who opposes the protagonist is the

A
foil
B
antagonist
C
archetype
D
tragic hero.

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