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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.

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character vs. society
B
character vs. character
C
character vs. nature
D
character vs. self
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of Julius Caesar.CASSIUS. I know where I will wear this dagger then:Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius.Given Cassius's statement about himself here, which hypothetical action would be an example of situational irony? Select two options.Cassius ends up helping to kill Caesar.Cassius ends up sharing power with Brutus.Cassius ends up being a victim of Mark Antony's wrath.Cassius ends up causing the thing he tries to escape.Cassius ends up banishing Caesar from Rome.

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Cassius ends up helping to kill Caesar.
B
Cassius ends up sharing power with Brutus.
C
Cassius ends up being a victim of Mark Antony's wrath.
D
Cassius ends up causing the thing he tries to escape.
E
Cassius ends up banishing Caesar from Rome.
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Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.BRUTUS. Our course will seem too bloody, Caius Cassius,To cut the head off and then hack the limbs,Like wrath in death and envy afterwards—For Antony is but a limb of Caesar.Let us be sacrificers, but not butchers, Caius.We all stand up against the spirit of Caesar,And in the spirit of men there is no blood.O, that we then could come by Caesar’s spirit,And not dismember Caesar! But, alas,Caesar must bleed for it. And, gentle friends,Let’s kill him boldly, but not wrathfully.Let’s carve him as a dish fit for the gods,Not hew him as a carcass fit for hounds.And let our hearts, as subtle masters do,Stir up their servants to an act of rage,And after seem to chide 'em. This shall makeOur purpose necessary, and not envious;Which so appearing to the common eyes,We shall be called purgers, not murderers.And for Mark Antony, think not of him,For he can do no more than Caesar’s armWhen Caesar’s head is off.

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Brutus wants to the conspirators to recognize how dangerous Mark Antony could be to their cause.
B
Brutus wants people to think that Mark Antony is involved in the conspiracy.
C
Brutus wants people to think of the conspirators as honorable, not evil.
D
Brutus wants Caesar and Mark Antony to die at the same time.
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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 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.

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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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Read the two excerpts from act 2, scene 1, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.Excerpt 1:[BRUTUS.] Since Cassius first did whet me against CaesarI have not slept.Between the acting of a dreadful thingAnd the first motion, all the interim isLike a phantasma or a hideous dream. The genius and the mortal instrumentsAre then in council, and the state of man,Like to a little kingdom, suffers thenThe nature of an insurrection.Excerpt 2:BRUTUS. Kneel not, gentle Portia. . . .You are my true and honourable wife, As dear to me as are the ruddy dropsThat visit my sad heart.PORTIA. If this were true, then should I know this secret. . . .Tell me your counsels; I will not disclose 'em. I have made strong proof of my constancy,Giving myself a voluntary woundHere in the thigh. Can I bear that with patience,And not my husband's secrets?

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In both excerpts, Brutus detests lying to someone he loves.
B
In both excerpts, Brutus is trying to stop someone from taking too much power for himself.
C
In both excerpts, Brutus is deciding whether or not to end the relationship rather than reveal the truth.
D
In both excerpts, Brutus is convinced by the person he loves that he is doing the right thing.
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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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Which conclusions does this excerpt best support? Select two options.

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

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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 Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.SOOTHSAYER. Caesar!15CAESAR. Ha! who calls?CASCA. Bid every noise be still. Peace yet again.CAESAR. Who is it in the press that calls on me? I hear a tongue shriller than all the music Cry "Caesar!” Speak. Caesar is turned to hear.20SOOTHSAYER. Beware the ides of March.CAESAR. What man is that?BRUTUS. A soothsayer bids you beware the ides of March.CAESAR. Set him before me; let me see his face.CASSIUS. Fellow, come from the throng; look upon Caesar 25CAESAR. What say’st thou to me now? Speak once again.SOOTHSAYER. Beware the ides of March.CAESAR. He is a dreamer. Let us leave him. Pass!

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It illustrates Caesar’s disbelief in omens.
B
It shows conflict between Caesar and Brutus.
C
It introduces the soothsayer’s piercing voice.
D
It reveals that Caesar may be in danger.
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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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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.

A
“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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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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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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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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