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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.BRUTUS. Even by the rule of that philosophy By which I did blame Cato for the death Which he did give himself—I know not how, But I do find it cowardly and vile For fear of what might fall so to prevent The time of life—arming myself with patience To stay the providence of some high powers That govern us below.

A
Arming describes the steps Brutus is taking to plan his retreat.
B
Arming reminds readers of the swords used by the conspirators during Caesar’s murder.
C
Arming reveals Brutus’s growing sense of confidence in Cassius’ ability to lead Rome.
D
Arming suggests that as a warrior prepares for battle, Brutus has prepared himself for whatever happens with strength.
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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.

A
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 3, of Julius Caesar.[CASSIUS.] Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius.Therein, ye gods, you make the weak most strong;Therein, ye gods, you tyrants do defeat.Nor stony tower, nor walls of beaten brass,Nor airless dungeon, nor strong links of iron,Can be retentive to the strength of spirit;But life, being weary of these worldly bars,Never lacks power to dismiss itself.If I know this, know all the world besides,That part of tyranny that I do bearI can shake off at pleasure.[Thunder still]CASCA. So can I.So every bondman in his own hand bearsThe power to cancel his captivity.

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Casca thinks that Cassius is trying to become king.
B
Casca says that Cassius is being disloyal to Caesar.
C
Casca says that he will also fight Caesar's rise to power.
D
Casca thinks that Caesar will make a better ruler than Cassius.
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What is the definition of catharsis?

A
the defect of character that brings about the protagonist’s downfall in a tragedy
B
a process in a tragedy in which a character heals, often through a painful realization
C
the final event of extreme misfortune in the dramatic action of a tragedy
D
a difficult choice involving a decision based on values, which challenges one's belief system
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Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.SOOTHSAYER. 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.

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figurative language.
B
inversions.
C
foreshadowing.
D
hyperbole.

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