Answers 2026-2027_MDCPS_1001375_English 3 B-CRThe Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 5: Developing Central Ideas

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 5: Developing Central Ideas — Unit test Answers

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Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.BRUTUS. Grant that, and then is death a benefit.So are we Caesar’s friends, that have abridgedHis time of fearing death. Stoop, Romans, stoop, And let us bathe our hands in Caesar’s bloodUp to the elbows, and besmear our swords;Then walk we forth, even to the market-place,And, waving our red weapons o’er our heads,Let’s all cry "peace, freedom and liberty!"

Brutus directs the conspirators to bathe themselves and their swords in Caesar’s blood to celebrate both the life and death of Caesar.

Brutus convinces himself and the others that they freed Caesar from spending time fearing death.

Brutus says that death is a benefit and that they did Caesar a favor by killing him, because that means he had less time to worry about dying. Then he asks everyone to bathe their hands and swords in Caesar’s blood so that they can walk to the marketplace, crying, “Peace, freedom and liberty!”

Brutus tells them they did Caesar a favor by killing him, and then he says, “Let’s all cry ‘peace, freedom and liberty!’”, and someday perhaps someone will pay them the same favor.

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Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 1.[FLAVIUS.] See whether their basest metal be not moved.60They vanish tongue-tied in their guiltiness.Go you down that way towards the Capitol;This way will I. Disrobe the images,If you do find them decked with ceremonies.MARULLUS. May we do so?65You know it is the feast of Lupercal.FLAVIUS. It is no matter; let no imagesBe hung with Caesar’s trophies. I’ll about,And drive away the vulgar from the streets:So do you too, where you perceive them thick.

Flavius says, “See whether their basest metal be not moved. They vanish tongue-tied in their guiltiness.” Then he tells Marullus where to go to “disrobe the images.” Marullus protests because it is the feast of Lupercal, but Flavius tells him that it does not matter. Flavius says, “Let no images be hung with Caesar’s trophies,” and tells Marullus to clean up the streets.

Flavius and Marullus decide to wipe the streets clean of homage to Caesar and to chase away those who want to celebrate him.

Flavius and Marullus talk about who should complete what task to clear the streets.

Flavius hopes that he has changed the high spirits of the people in the streets and sends them away before Caesar sees them. He instructs Marullus to go toward the capitol, while he himself goes the other way. They should take down any images of Caesar or decorations on his statues. Marullus wants to know if they can really do that, because everyone is celebrating the feast of Lupercal. Flavius does not care, and he tells Marullus to do as he says and break up any crowds that they find along their way.

Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 2, scene 1.CASSIUS. But it is doubtful yet, Whether Caesar will come forth today or no; For he is superstitious grown of late,205 Quite from the main opinion he held once Of fantasy, of dreams and ceremonies: It may be these apparent prodigies, The unaccustomed terror of this night, And the persuasion of his augurers,210 May hold him from the Capitol today.DECIUS. Never fear that. If he be so resolved I can o'ersway him; for he loves to hear That unicorns may be betrayed with trees, And bears with glasses, elephants with holes,215 Lions with toils, and men with flatterers; But when I tell him he hates flatterers; He says he does, being then most flattered. Let me work; For I can give his humour the true bent, And I will bring him to the Capitol.220

Decius will entertain Caesar with stories to keep him home.

Just as Cassius fears, Caesar will not come to the Capitol.

The bad weather will make Caesar decide to stay at home.

Decius strongly believes that he can get Caesar to go to the Capitol.

Read the passage from act 5, scene 5, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.BRUTUS. Come hither, good Volumnius. List a word.VOLUMNIUS. What says my lord?BRUTUS. Why this, Volumnius.The ghost of Caesar hath appeared to meTwo several times by night—at Sardis once, And this last night, here in Philippi fields. I know my hour is come.VOLUMNIUS. Not so, my lord.BRUTUS. Nay, I am sure it is, Volumnius.Thou seest the world, Volumnius, how it goes. Our enemies have beat us to the pit;[Low alarums]It is more worthy to leap in ourselvesThan tarry till they push us. Good Volumnius,Thou know’st that we two went to school together.Even for that, our love of old, I prithee, Hold thou my sword hilts, whilst I run on it.VOLUMNIUS. That’s not an office for a friend, my lord.

"Even for that, our love of old, I prithee,”

"Not so my Lord."

"I know my hour is come."

"We two went to school together."

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.

Arming describes the steps Brutus is taking to plan his retreat.

Arming reminds readers of the swords used by the conspirators during Caesar’s murder.

Arming reveals Brutus’s growing sense of confidence in Cassius’ ability to lead Rome.

Arming suggests that as a warrior prepares for battle, Brutus has prepared himself for whatever happens with strength.

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