AnswersRMA FL-1001370-English 3 Semester 2The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 1: Applying Reading Strategies

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

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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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figurative language.
B
inversions.
C
foreshadowing.
D
hyperbole.
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Which statements would best fit in a summary of this passage? Select three options.

A
The tradesmen of Rome have a poor work ethic.
B
Flavius wants to know why the cobbler is not working.
C
The cobbler and others are celebrating Caesar’s victory.
D
Flavius wants to know why commoners are in the streets.
E
The noblemen of Rome are concerned about fashion and shopping.
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How are paraphrasing and summarizing similar? Select three options.They include details of the text.They are written with new words.They include the main idea of the original text.They are longer than the original text.They include exact quotes from the original text.

A
They include details of the text.
B
They are written with new words.
C
They include the main idea of the original text.
D
They are longer than the original text.
E
They include exact quotes from the original text.
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Who is Brutus’s foil in Julius Caesar?

A
Caesar
B
the soothsayer
C
Cassius
D
Marullus
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What is foreshadowing?

A
a chorus gives a summary of a scene before it is acted out in a play
B
a literary technique that gives hints about the future and builds suspense in a drama
C
when a character or group of characters comment on events throughout a play
D
a speaker turns to the audience and comments as if no other characters can hear
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Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.[CASSIUS.] And this manIs now become a god, and Cassius isA wretched creature, and must bend his bodyIf Caesar carelessly but nod on him.125He had a fever when he was in Spain,And when the fit was on him, I did markHow he did shake. 'Tis true, this god did shake.His coward lips did from their colour fly,And that same eye whose bend doth awe the world130Did lose his lustre. I did hear him groan:Ay, and that tongue of his that bade the RomansMark him and write his speeches in their books,"Alas,” it cried "Give me some drink, Titinius,”As a sick girl. Ye gods, it doth amaze me60135A man of such a feeble temper shouldSo get the start of the majestic world,And bear the palm alone.

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Cassius believes Caesar to be a god.
B
Cassius is angry because Caesar has a bad temper and is rude to people.
C
Cassius is concerned that the strain of ruling will put unnecessary stress on Caesar’s overall health.
D
Cassius cannot believe that a man with all of Caesar’s weaknesses can become so powerful.
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Which ideas would best fit in a summary of this passage? Select two options.

A
Antony’s forgetfulness concerns Caesar.
B
Calpurnia is in Antony’s way, and Antony is in a hurry.
C
Calpurnia dislikes Caesar’s plan and does not believe in superstition.
D
Caesar asks Antony to give Calpurnia luck to conceive.
E
Caesar and Calpurnia have not yet had children.
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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 1.MARULLUS. Wherefore rejoice? What conquest bringshe home?What tributaries follow him to RomeTo grace in captive bonds his chariot wheels?You blocks, you stones, you worse than senseless35things!O, you hard hearts, you cruel men of Rome,Knew you not Pompey? Many a time and oftHave you climbed up to walls and battlements,To towers and windows, yea, to chimney-tops,Your infants in your arms, and there have sat40The livelong day, with patient expectation,To see great Pompey pass the streets of Rome.

A
Why do you celebrate? What has Caesar done for you and for Rome? Does he bring riches and servants back with him? You are senseless and heartless people. Have you forgotten about how much you loved Pompey?
B
Marullus regrets that the people are celebrating Caesar and is insulted that they forgot how they used to praise Pompey.
C
Marullus thinks that the people should celebrate Caesar the way they used to celebrate Pompey, and that they should be in awe of Caesar’s greatness.
D
Marullus remembers how “Many a time and oft Have you climbed up to walls and battlements, To towers and windows, yea, to chimney-tops, Your infants in your arms,” to see Pompey when he returns from battle.
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How is foreshadowing most useful to the audience?

A
It helps them make predictions.
B
It summarizes the story for them so far.
C
It helps them understand characters.
D
It tells them exactly what will happen.

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