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

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.

Which statements would best fit in a summary of this passage? Select three options.

How is foreshadowing most useful to the audience?

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.

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.