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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 5: Developing Central Ideas Answers

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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.
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He takes advantage of his servants.
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He puts his own needs before the needs of Rome.
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Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 1, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.[ANTONY.] And now, Octavius,Listen great things—Brutus and CassiusAre levying powers. We must straight make head.Therefore let our alliance be combined,Our best friends made, our means stretched,And let us presently go sit in council,How covert matters may be best disclosed,And open perils surest answerèd.OCTAVIUS. Let us do so: for we are at the stake,And bayed about with many enemies;And some that smile have in their hearts, I fear,Millions of mischiefs.

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The weather has been filled with lightning and wind making travel difficult.
B
Antony and Octavius must join forces to win in battle against the combined forces of Brutus and Cassius.
C
Ocatvius is doubting his own abilities to be equal to Antony in his leadership.
D
Cassius and Octavius have both worked to turn society against the cause of the other.
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Which evidence from the text supports the conclusion that Brutus and Cassius are in conflict? Select two options.

A
“Remember March, the ides of March”
B
“Did not great Julius bleed for justice’ sake?”
C
“That struck the foremost man of all this world”
D
“Brutus, bay not me. / I’ll not endure it.”
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“Away, slight man!”
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Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 2, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.[BRUTUS.] He is not doubted—A word, Lucillius.How he received you let me be resolved.LUCILLIUS. With courtesy and with respect enough,But not with such familiar instances,Nor with such free and friendly conference,As he hath used of old.BRUTUS. Thou hast describedA hot friend cooling. Ever note, Lucillius:When love begins to sicken and decayIt useth an enforcèd ceremony.There are no tricks in plain and simple faith;But hollow men, like horses hot at hand,Make gallant show and promise of their mettle;But when they should endure the bloody spur,They fall their crests and, like deceitful jades,Sink in the trial.

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It is the fate of Brutus and Cassius to rule Rome together after winning the battle against Antony and Cassius.
B
The friendship and confidence between Cassius and Brutus is deteriorating.
C
Brutus says he is sinking under the burden of leadership and needs help from Cassius.
D
Lucillius explains the need for compromise between Brutus and Antony in order to survive the battle.
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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]

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the impact of fate
B
the significance of letters
C
the ruthlessness of power
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the importance of friendship
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What is the best definition of the literary term allusion?

A
words, events, or dialogue in a text that hint at a future plot development
B
a communication between characters that develops character or plot
C
a reference in a text to a well-known text, person, event, or thing
D
incidents placed in a text by the author to mislead or trick the reader
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Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.[CASSIUS.] A friend should bear his friend’s infirmities,But Brutus makes mine greater than they are.BRUTUS. I do not, till you practice them on me.CASSIUS. You love me not.BRUTUS. I do not like your faults.CASSIUS. A friendly eye could never see such faults.BRUTUS. A flatterer’s would not, though they do appearAs huge as high Olympus.

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The allusion emphasizes the need for compromise between human beings, just as the gods are forgiving of human faults.
B
The allusion introduces the idea that, although the two men are very powerful and command armies, they are not gods but human beings.
C
The allusion emphasizes the size of the faults that Brutus sees in Cassius, which will lead to an honest discussion of the roots of the friends’ conflict.
D
The allusion to the gods introduces the notion of fate, suggesting that the relationship between Cassius and Brutus can be repaired only if it is fated to be.
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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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What does this interaction reveal about Antony? Select two options.

A
Antony is incredibly loyal to Lepidus.
B
He values the efforts of Lepidus and will reward him.
C
His opinion of the conspirators has changed, and he now agrees with their cause.
D
Antony uses people to get what he wants and then dismisses them.
E
Antony is not as trustworthy as he seemed in the speech at Caesar’s funeral.
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Which quotation from Julius Caesar is an example of a historical allusion?

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“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)
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“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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