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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 2: Causal Relationships Answers

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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of Julius Caesar.[CASSIUS.] Now know you, Casca, I have moved alreadySome certain of the noblest-minded RomansTo undergo with me an enterpriseOf honourable dangerous consequence.And I do know by this, they stay for meIn Pompey’s Porch. For now this fearful nightThere is no stir or walking in the streets;And the complexion of the elementIn favour’s like the work we have in hand,Most bloody, fiery, and most terrible.

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causes the conspirators to move up their plan
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makes Cassius more confident about what he has in mind
C
provides time to mourn Pompey’s death
D
prevents anyone from attending the planned meeting
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Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.[BRUTUS.] And for Mark Antony, think not of him,For he can do no more than Caesar’s armWhen Caesar’s head is off.How does this example of dramatic irony affect the audience?

A
It makes Brutus seem honorable.
B
It heightens suspense because Mark Antony is dangerous.
C
It makes Cassius look weak and indecisive.
D
It heightens suspense because Brutus is dangerous.
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How does Cinna's request to get Brutus involved affect Cassius? Select two options.

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Cinna's request makes Cassius reconsider including Brutus.
B
Cinna's request makes Cassius ask him to take an incriminating letter to Brutus.
C
Cinna's request makes Cassius trust him to return to Pompey's Theatre and meet Cassius there.
D
Cinna's request makes Cassius seek out new and more loyal consipirators.
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Cinna's request makes Cassius weigh the events of the night and postpone his planned meeting.
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Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.BRUTUS. The exhalations whizzing in the airGive so much light that I may read by them.[Opens the letter and reads]"Brutus, thou sleep’st. Awake, and see thyself.Shall Rome, etc.? Speak, strike, redress.”—"Brutus, thou sleep’st. Awake!”Such instigations have been often droppedWhere I have took them up."Shall Rome, etc.?” Thus must I piece it out:Shall Rome stand under one man’s awe? What, Rome?My ancestors did from the streets of RomeThe Tarquin drive when he was called a king."Speak, strike, redress!” Am I entreatedTo speak and strike? O Rome, I make thee promise,If the redress will follow, thou receivestThy full petition at the hand of Brutus!

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Brutus decides to warn Caesar that his life is in danger.
B
Brutus thinks that Cassius is committing treason against Rome.
C
Brutus decides to join the conspiracy to kill Caesar.
D
Brutus tells Lucius to block the door against the conspirators.
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Which statement best describes a cause-and-effect relationship in a play?

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One action is a cause, which leads to another action that is the effect of the first action.
B
One action has similarities to another action, but they are not exactly the same.
C
One action is a solution, which leads to identifying the problem.
D
One action is an effect, which leads to another action that is the cause of the first action.
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of Julius Caesar.CASSIUS. Am I not stayed for? Tell me.CINNA. Yes, you are.O Cassius, if you couldBut win the noble Brutus to our party—CASSIUS. Be you content. Good Cinna, take this paperAnd look you lay it in the praetor’s chair,Where Brutus may but find it. And throw thisIn at his window. Set this up with waxUpon old Brutus’ statue. All this done,Repair to Pompey’s Porch, where you shall find us.Is Decius Brutus and Trebonius there?CINNA. All but Metellus Cimber, and he’s goneTo seek you at your house. Well, I will hie,And so bestow these papers as you bade me.CASSIUS. That done, repair to Pompey’s Theatre.

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Cassius wants to make sure that Brutus is willing to obey his orders.
B
Cassius wants to have Roman citizens read messages about Brutus’ greatness.
C
Cassius wants to sway Brutus with flattering messages to convince him to help kill Caesar.
D
Cassius wants to alert Brutus about the conspiracy against him.
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What is the best definition of character motivation?

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It is the reason for a character’s thoughts, feelings, and actions.
B
It is what the reader learns about the character’s life or history prior to the story’s beginning.
C
It is the movement of the plot from scene to scene.
D
It is the resolution of a conflict and the conclusion of the story.
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How can you infer a character's motivation? Select three options.by identifying a specific thought, feeling, or actionby analyzing an author's choices for text structureby describing the problem that is central to the play and its resolutionby looking at what the author or others say about the characterby looking for and citing evidence in the text as to why the character might think, feel, or act that way

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by identifying a specific thought, feeling, or action
B
by analyzing an author's choices for text structure
C
by describing the problem that is central to the play and its resolution
D
by looking at what the author or others say about the character
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by looking for and citing evidence in the text as to why the character might think, feel, or act that way
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What is ironic about discussing whether or not to include Cicero in the conspiracy? Select two options.

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Casca firmly reverses his position about including Cicero, as if he hadn’t been the one to suggest it in the first place.
B
Metellus thinks having gray hair is a sign of weakness and poor decision-making, but they also have gray hair.
C
Casca thinks he is making important decisions when Brutus is really the one leading the way.
D
Brutus believes Cicero should be included as one of the conspirators while Cassius disagrees.
E
Cassius agrees with Metellus that Cicero should be included, but Casca’s wise argument sways their opinions.
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Which situation is an example of dramatic irony?

A
Cassius refers to Caesar as a god but does not think he is fit to rule Rome.
B
Brutus says that he is ill when he is really just upset about the plot to kill Caesar.
C
The audience knows all about the plot to kill Caesar, but Caesar himself knows nothing.
D
Brutus knows that Caesar is not the type to want to be king, but Brutus joins the plot anyway.

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