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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 1, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and the background information on the allusion it contains.Excerpt:[FLAVIUS.] See whether their basest mettle be not moved.They vanish tongue-tied in their guiltiness.Go you down that way towards the Capitol;This way will I. Disrobe the imagesIf you do find them decked with ceremonies.MARULLUS. May we do so?You know it is the feast of Lupercal.FLAVIUS. It is no matter; let no imagesBe hung with Caesar’s trophies. I’ll about,And drive away the vulgar from the streets:So do you too, where you perceive them thick.These growing feathers plucked from Caesar’s wingWill make him fly an ordinary pitch,Who else would soar above the view of men,And keep us all in servile fearfulness.Background information:In Rome, February 15 was Lupercalia, an annual festival celebrating the myth of the she-wolf that saved the lives of the infant twins Romulus and Remus. According to legend, the two boys became the founders of Rome. The festival is also said to have celebrated the god who protected flocks from hungry wolves.

A
Alluding to the ancient festival of Lupercal demonstrates that only commoners enjoy holidays.
B
The allusion to Lupercal provides an association with wolves, which intensifies the sense that violence is coming.
C
This allusion compares Flavius and Marullus to Romulus and Remus.
D
Lupercal alludes to an important patriotic festival, and celebrating Caesar’s triumphant return at the same indicates his high position in Rome.
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Which scenarios are examples of internal conflict? Select two options.

A
a character fighting a battle against an enemy
B
a character feeling guilty about a choice
C
a character weighing a decision
D
a character getting into a fight with a friend
E
a character protesting a new law posed by the government
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Which quotation from Julius Caesar is an example of a historical allusion?

A
“MARULLUS. But what trade art thou? Answer me directly. / COBBLER. A trade, sir, that I hope I may use with a safe / conscience, which is indeed, sir, a mender of bad soles.” (act 1, scene 1)
B
“These growing feathers plucked from Caesar’s wing / Will make him fly an ordinary pitch,” (act 1, scene 1)
C
“CASSIUS. And why should Caesar be a tyrant then? / Poor man, I know he would not be a wolf / But that he sees the Romans are but sheep.” (act 1, scene 3)
D
“O, you hard hearts, you cruel men of Rome, / Knew you not Pompey?” (act 1, scene 1)
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and the background information on the allusion it contains.Excerpt:CASSIUS. There’s a bargain made.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.Background information:Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, known in English as Pompey the Great, was a Roman general and political leader. Together with Caesar and Crassus, Pompey ruled as a member of the first Roman triumvirate. As a leader, Pompey was a capable administrator and helped Rome grow and prosper. Among other projects, he built a large amphitheater in Rome. This amphitheater was named after him, and its annex became known as Pompey’s Porch. During this time, Pompey married Caesar’s daughter, Julia. After her death, however, Pompey and Caesar began to grow apart, and within a few years, Pompey sided with the senate against Caesar. War followed. In 48 BCE, Pompey’s armies were defeated, and he was murdered by former allies who were afraid of Caesar’s power.

A
cultural allusion.
B
historical allusion.
C
literary allusion.
D
religious allusion.
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 1, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and the background information on the allusion it contains.Excerpt:[FLAVIUS.] See whether their basest mettle be not moved.They vanish tongue-tied in their guiltiness.Go you down that way towards the Capitol;This way will I. Disrobe the imagesIf you do find them decked with ceremonies.MARULLUS. May we do so?You know it is the feast of Lupercal.FLAVIUS. It is no matter; let no imagesBe hung with Caesar’s trophies. I’ll about,And drive away the vulgar from the streets:So do you too, where you perceive them thick.These growing feathers plucked from Caesar’s wingWill make him fly an ordinary pitch,Who else would soar above the view of men,And keep us all in servile fearfulness.Background information:In Rome, February 15 was Lupercalia, an annual festival celebrating the myth of the she-wolf that saved the lives of the infant twins Romulus and Remus. According to legend, the two boys became the founders of Rome. The festival is also said to have celebrated the god who protected flocks from hungry wolves.

A
cultural allusion.
B
historical allusion.
C
literary allusion.
D
religious allusion.
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Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.[Enter the Ghost of CAESAR]How ill this taper burns! Ha! Who comes here?I think it is the weakness of mine eyesThat shapes this monstrous apparition.It comes upon me. Art thou any thing?Art thou some god, some angel, or some devil,That makest my blood cold and my hair to stare? Speak to me what thou art.GHOST. Thy evil spirit, Brutus.BRUTUS. Why comest thou?GHOST. To tell thee thou shalt see me at Philippi.BRUTUS. Well; then I shall see thee again?GHOST. Ay, at Philippi.BRUTUS. Why, I will see thee at Philippi then.[Exit GHOST]

A
the impact of fate
B
the significance of letters
C
the ruthlessness of power
D
the importance of friendship
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What does this interaction reveal about Brutus’s character? Select two options.

A
He uses music to help him relax.
B
He is cruel and selfish.
C
He cares about those who serve him.
D
He takes advantage of his servants.
E
He puts his own needs before the needs of Rome.
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Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.CASSIUS. Hath Cassius livedTo be but mirth and laughter to his BrutusWhen grief and blood ill-tempered vexeth him?BRUTUS. When I spoke that, I was ill-tempered too.CASSIUS. Do you confess so much? Give me your hand.BRUTUS. And my heart too.CASSIUS. O Brutus!BRUTUS. What’s the matter?CASSIUS. Have not you love enough to bear with meWhen that rash humour which my mother gave meMakes me forgetful?BRUTUS. Yes, Cassius, and from henceforth,When you are over-earnest with your Brutus,He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.

A
The two men continually make jokes about each other, which shows that they have no concern for one another.
B
Brutus and Cassius’s honest sentiment and humor reflect the central idea of the importance of friendship.
C
When Cassius says he has inherited his temper from his mother, he suggests that he is not in control of his own fate.
D
Brutus and Cassius both blame their mothers for their ill-temper, demonstrating that neither can take responsibility for their own actions.
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Which quotation from Julius Caesar is an example of a literary allusion?

A
“I, as Aeneas our great ancestor / Did from the flames of Troy upon his shoulder / The old Anchises bear, so from the waves of Tiber / Did I the tirèd Caesar.” (act 1, scene 2)
B
"Pardon, Caesar; Caesar, pardon." (act 3, scene 1)
C
“He shall but bear them as the ass bears gold, / To groan and sweat under the business” (act 4, scene 1)
D
“Why, I will see thee at Philippi then.” (act 4, scene 3)
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Brutus could be considered a major character who acts as a(n)

A
foil.
B
king.
C
protagonist
D
court jester.

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