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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — Test

Question 3 • Language Arts 10

Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar , act 1, scene 2. CAESAR: Calpurnia! CASCA: Peace, ho! Caesar speaks. CAESAR: Calpurnia! CALPURNIA: Here, my lord. CAESAR: Stand you directly in Antonio’s way (5) When he doth run his course.—Antonio! ANTONY: Caesar, my lord? CAESAR: Forget not, in your speed, Antonio, To touch Calpurnia, for our elders say The barren, touchèd in this holy chase, (10) Shake off their sterile curse. ANTONY: I shall remember: When Caesar says "do this,” it is performed. Which conclusions does this excerpt best support? Choose two correct answers.

Answer
A
Mark Antony will win first place in the race.
B
Calpurnia will soon become ill and die.
C
Calpurnia will bring Antony good luck.
D
Antony does whatever Caesar says.
E
Caesar and his wife do not have children.
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