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Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.ANTONY. Therefore I took your hands, but was indeed Swayed from the point by looking down on Caesar. Friends am I with you all, and love you all, Upon this hope: that you shall give me reasons Why and wherein Caesar was dangerous.

A
Antony is pleased to shake hands with the conspirators.
B
Antony agrees with the conspirators that Caesar was dangerous.
C
Antony regrets not being included in the conspiracy and wishes he had played a part in Caesar’s murder.
D
Antony wants them to explain why they believed Caesar was dangerous.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.CASSIUS. Messala.MESSALA, standing forth. What says my general?CASSIUS. Messala, This is my birthday; as this very day Was Cassius born. Give me thy hand, Messala. Be thou my witness that, against my will, As Pompey was, am I compelled to set Upon one battle all our liberties. You know that I held Epicurus strong And his opinion. Now I change my mind, And partly credit things that do presage. Coming from Sardis, on our former ensign Two migh

M
Maybe fate does control everything.
F
Fate controls nothing.
E
Everyone should seek to climb ambition’s ladder.
T
The reward for a life well-lived is worth all sacrifice.
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Which quotations support the central idea that Brutus thinks it will do no harm and may actually benefit the conspirators if they let Antony give the eulogy at Caesar’s funeral? Select two options.

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“By your pardon;”
B
“What Antony shall speak I will protest / He speaks by leave and by permission;”
C
“And that we are contented Caesar shall / Have all true rites and lawful ceremonies”
D
“It shall advantage more than do us wrong.”
E
“And show the reason of our Caesar’s death”
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Which statement gives evidence for Brutus's tragic flaw in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

A
Brutus is easily manipulated and persuaded by others.
B
Brutus finds honor in taking his life when his armies are defeated.
C
Mark Antony decides to go to war against the conspirators to avenge Caesar.
D
The audience pities Brutus because he has good intentions but is still defeated.
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Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.CASCA. You shall confess that you are both deceived.Here, as I point my sword, the sun arises,Which is a great way growing on the south,Weighing the youthful season of the year.Some two months hence up higher toward the northHe first presents his fire, and the high eastStands, as the Capitol, directly here.BRUTUS. Give me your hands all over, one by one.CASSIUS. And let us swear our resolution.BRUTUS. No, not an oath. If not the face of men,The sufferance of our souls, the time’s abuse—If these be motives weak, break off betimes,And every man hence to his idle bed.

A
Brutus decides to leave the resistance and warn Caesar.
B
Brutus decides that the resistance's motives are weak.
C
Brutus tells everyone to go back to bed because it is too early.
D
Brutus says that the reasons that drive their actions should be more than enough.
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Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 2, of Julius Caesar.[BRUTUS.] Who is here sovile that will not love his country? If any, speak,for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.ALL. None, Brutus, none.BRUTUS. Then none have I offended. I have doneno more toCaesar than you shall do to Brutus. The question ofhis death is enrolled in the Capitol: his glory not extenuated, wherein he was worthy, nor his offencesenforced, for which he suffered death.[Enter ANTONY and others, with CAESAR’s body]Here comes his body, mourned by Mark Antony, who,though he had no hand in his death, shall receivethe benefit of his dying: a place in thecommonwealth—as which of you shall not? With thisI depart: that, as I slew my best lover for thegood of Rome, I have the same dagger for myself,when it shall please my country to need my death.

A
Brutus explains that though he has offended many people, he has not done anything to Caesar that the people will not do to him someday.
B
Brutus questions if anyone in the crowd hates Rome and clarifies that only that person could be offended by Caesar’s death. Brutus explains that he killed Caesar for the good of Rome, he would be willing to die for Rome too someday if it is what the country needed. As Caesar’s body is delivered, Brutus also acknowledges that Antony is not guilty, but will benefit from Caesar’s death, just as everyone will.
C
Brutus tries to justify Caesar’s death by suggesting that the people should kill him someday if it is for the good of Rome.
D
Brutus asks if he has offended anyone, and they say no. He then explains that he has not done anything to Caesar that the people should not have already done to Caesar if only they were brave enough.
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Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.CASCA. I know not what you mean by that, but I am sure265Caesar fell down. If the tag-rag people did notclap him and hiss him, according as he pleased anddispleased them, as they use to do the players inthe theatre, I am no true man.BRUTUS. What said he when he came unto himself?270CASCA. Marry, before he fell down, when he perceived thecommon herd was glad he refused the crown, heplucked me open his doublet and offered them histhroat to cut. A

C
Caesar will turn over his power to the people.
C
Caesar will assassinate Casca.
C
Caesar will die of a horrible illness.
C
Caesar will be killed by his people.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.ANTONY. Villains, you did not so, when your vile daggers Hacked one another in the sides of Caesar: You showed your teeth like apes, and fawned like hounds, And bowed like bondmen, kissing Caesar’s feet, Whilst damnèd Casca, like a cur, behind, Struck Caesar on the neck. O you flatterers!

A
Antony wants to praise Casca’s noble standing.
B
Antony has contempt for Casca and is insulting him.
C
Antony blames the entire assassination plot on Casca.
D
Antony wants to describe Casca as a kind and dedicated dog.
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Which evidence from the text supports the conclusion that Cassius and Brutus have reconciled? Select two options.

A
“Of your philosophy you make no use, / If you give place to accidental evils.”
B
“Portia is dead.”
C
“How scaped I killing when I crossed you so? / O insupportable and touching loss!”
D
“Speak no more of her.”
E
“In this I bury all unkindness, Cassius.”
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.MESSENGER. Prepare you, generals.The enemy comes on in gallant show.Their bloody sign of battle is hung out,And something to be done immediately.ANTONY. Octavius, lead your battle softly on,Upon the left hand of the even field.OCTAVIUS. Upon the right hand, I; keep thou the left.

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It suggests the enemy is planning a stealthy surprise attack.
B
It shows that the enemy is in a weakened state and tired from the long trek.
C
It reveals that the enemy is distracted by the series of dark omens during their march to battle.
D
It suggests that the enemy is well-decorated and showy in their confident approach.
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What effect does Brutus's secrecy have on his wife, Portia? Select three options.

A
She feels like she is not really Brutus's wife if he cannot be honest with her.
B
She thinks that Brutus is unfairly keeping her in the dark because she is a woman.
C
She forces Brutus to tell her about the conspiracy to kill Caesar.
D
She harms herself to prove to Brutus that she is strong enough to keep his secret.
E
She joins the conspiracy to go after Caesar and says she will wound him.
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Read the two excerpts from act 3, scene 2, of Julius Caesar.SECOND PLEBEIAN. Peace, silence! Brutus speaks.FIRST PLEBEIAN. Peace, ho!BRUTUS. Good countrymen, let me depart alone,And, for my sake, stay here with Antony.Do grace to Caesar’s corpse, and grace his speechTending to Caesar’s glories, which Mark Antony,By our permission, is allowed to make.I do entreat you, not a man departSave I alone till Antony have spoke.[Exit]SECOND PLEBEIAN. Most noble Caesar! We’ll revenge his death.THIRD PLEBEI

B
Both Brutus and Antony calm the people and reassure them of peace that surely follow Caesar’s death.
B
Both Brutus and Antony speak of how common Caesar really was.
B
Brutus speaks about what he will miss most about Caesar while Antony closes with praise and gratitude to the conspirators.
B
Brutus quiets the crowd so he can slip away, while Antony speaks of Caesar’s generosity and stirs the crowds’ emotions.
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Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.CASCA. Why, there was a crown offered him: and beingoffered him, he put it by with the back of his hand,thus; and then the people fell a-shouting.230BRUTUS. What was the second noise for?CASCA. Why, for that too.CASSIUS. They shouted thrice. What was the last cry for?CASCA. Why, for that too.BRUTUS. Was the crown offered him thrice?235CASCA. Ay, marry, was’t; and he put it by thrice, everytime gentler than other; and at every putting by,mine honest neighbours shouted.

A
character vs. society
B
character vs. character
C
character vs. nature
D
character vs. self
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Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.CASSIUS. 'Tis just;And it is very much lamented, Brutus,60That you have no such mirrors as will turnYour hidden worthiness into your eye,That you might see your shadow. I have heardWhere many of the best respect in Rome—Except immortal Caesar—speaking of Brutus,65And groaning underneath this age’s yoke,Have wished that noble Brutus had his eyes.

C
Cassius says it is a shame Brutus does not look in the mirror often enough to see how handsome he is.
C
Cassius explains that he laments that Brutus does not have “such mirrors as will turn your hidden worthiness into your eye,” for if Brutus did, “you might see your shadow.”
C
Cassius says that it is too bad Brutus cannot see his hidden greatness. People are tired and grumbling about the government under Caesar’s rule, and while Caesar doesn’t see the greatness in Brutus, Cassius has heard others wishing that Brutus could be their leader.
C
Cassius tells Brutus that he should take Caesar’s job once he becomes confident enough.
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Which details should be included in a paraphrase of the passage? Select three options.

A
Cassius retells the story of the river to show that Caesar was stronger than Cassius and other ordinary men.
B
On a cold and windy day while the waves of the river beat upon the shores.
C
Even though I was still dressed in armor, I jumped in on his dare and asked him to follow me.
D
Caesar and Cassius argued about the river.
E
Before we could reach our determined point, Caesar started to sink, and cried out to me for help.

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