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Which description correctly explains the deaths of Cassius and Brutus?

A
Cassius stabs himself due to the information that Brutus has been killed; Brutus is killed by Octavius.
B
Cassius and Brutus are both killed by Octavius.
C
Cassius and Brutus are both killed by Mark Antony.
D
Cassius asks Pindarus to kill him with his own sword; Brutus runs onto his own sword, which is held by Strato.
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Which choice correctly labels the protagonist, antagonist, and foil of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

A
protagonist: Brutus; antagonist: Mark Antony; foil: Cassius
B
protagonist: Brutus; antagonist: Cassius; foil: Calpurnia
C
protagonist: Cassius; antagonist: Brutus; foil: Portia
D
protagonist: Mark Antony; antagonist: Brutus; foil: Cassius
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Because The Tragedy of Julius Caesar deals with themes like power, ambition, friendship, death, and loss, its lesson are __________, relevant to society across the ages.

A
current
B
timeless
C
archetypal
D
outdated
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How are Caesar’s and Brutus’ tragic flaws different?

A
Caesar’s tragic flaw is his ambition; Brutus’ flaw is his idealism.
B
Caesar’s tragic flaw is his shyness; Brutus’ flaw is his ambition.
C
Caesar’s tragic flaw is his idealism; Brutus’ flaw is his manipulative anger.
D
Caesar’s tragic flaw is his anger; Brutus’ flaw is his manipulative nature.
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Which archetype fits Brutus’ character in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

A
Father Figure
B
Villain
C
Witch
D
Tragic Hero
6

Which trait does not describe Brutus?

A
honest
B
manipulative
C
idealistic
D
ethical
7

Why is Caesar considered a round character in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

A
Caesar is one dimensional: everyone adores him. His story line is essential to the plot.
B
Caesar is multifaceted: he is stubborn and proud, and the plebeians adore him, while the senators hate him. His story line is essential to the plot.
C
Caesar is one dimensional: everyone adores him. His story line is not essential to the plot.
D
Caesar is multifaceted: he is stubborn and proud, and the plebeians adore him, while the senators hate him. His story line is not essential to the plot.
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Which trait does not describe Cassius?

A
cunning
B
strategic
C
kind
D
power hungry
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Read the excerpt below from act 5.3 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. BRUTUS:Friends, I owe more tearsTo this dead man than you shall see me pay.—I shall find time, Cassius; I shall find time. Which universal theme does this passage not address?

A
friendship
B
loss
C
fear
D
honor
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How does Brutus’ tragic flaw of idealism contribute to his downfall?

A
Brutus’ anger leads him to kill Caesar so that he can gain more power. His desire to rule Rome causes Octavius to kill Brutus.
B
Brutus bases his decision to assassinate Caesar on what he believes is best for Rome. After killing Caesar, the Republic still falls apart, and Brutus eventually dies.
C
Brutus’ shyness prevents him from standing up to Octavius’ army; this is the reason Brutus is killed.
D
Brutus’ manipulative nature causes Cassius to turn against him; this is the reason Brutus is killed.

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