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What is the best definition of the literary term allusion?

A
words, events, or dialogue in a text that hint at a future plot development
B
a communication between characters that develops character or plot
C
a reference in a text to a well-known text, person, event, or thing
D
incidents placed in a text by the author to mislead or trick the reader
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Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.CASSIUS. Hath Cassius livedTo be but mirth and laughter to his BrutusWhen grief and blood ill-tempered vexeth him?BRUTUS. When I spoke that, I was ill-tempered too.CASSIUS. Do you confess so much? Give me your hand.BRUTUS. And my heart too.CASSIUS. O Brutus!BRUTUS. What’s the matter?CASSIUS. Have not you love enough to bear with meWhen that rash humour which my mother gave meMakes me forgetful?BRUTUS. Yes, Cassius, and from henceforth,When you are over-earnest with your Brutus,He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.

A
The two men continually make jokes about each other, which shows that they have no concern for one another.
B
Brutus and Cassius’s honest sentiment and humor reflect the central idea of the importance of friendship.
C
When Cassius says he has inherited his temper from his mother, he suggests that he is not in control of his own fate.
D
Brutus and Cassius both blame their mothers for their ill-temper, demonstrating that neither can take responsibility for their own actions.
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Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 1, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.[ANTONY.] And now, Octavius,Listen great things—Brutus and CassiusAre levying powers. We must straight make head.Therefore let our alliance be combined,Our best friends made, our means stretched,And let us presently go sit in council,How covert matters may be best disclosed,And open perils surest answerèd.OCTAVIUS. Let us do so: for we are at the stake,And bayed about with many enemies;And some that smile have in their hearts, I fear,Millions of mischiefs.

A
The weather has been filled with lightning and wind making travel difficult.
B
Antony and Octavius must join forces to win in battle against the combined forces of Brutus and Cassius.
C
Ocatvius is doubting his own abilities to be equal to Antony in his leadership.
D
Cassius and Octavius have both worked to turn society against the cause of the other.
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 1, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and the background information on the allusion it contains.Excerpt:[FLAVIUS.] See whether their basest mettle be not moved.They vanish tongue-tied in their guiltiness.Go you down that way towards the Capitol;This way will I. Disrobe the imagesIf you do find them decked with ceremonies.MARULLUS. May we do so?You 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.These growing feathers plucked from Caesar’s wingWill make him fly an ordinary pitch,Who else would soar above the view of men,And keep us all in servile fearfulness.Background information:In Rome, February 15 was Lupercalia, an annual festival celebrating the myth of the she-wolf that saved the lives of the infant twins Romulus and Remus. According to legend, the two boys became the founders of Rome. The festival is also said to have celebrated the god who protected flocks from hungry wolves.

A
cultural allusion.
B
historical allusion.
C
literary allusion.
D
religious allusion.
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Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.[BRUTUS.] Messala, I have here receivèd letters,That young Octavius and Mark AntonyCome down upon us. . . .MESSALA. Myself have letters of the selfsame tenor.BRUTUS. With what addition?MESSALA. That by proscription and bills of outlawry,Octavius, Antony, and LepidusHave put to death an hundred senators.BRUTUS. Therein our letters do not well agree.Mine speak of seventy senators that diedBy their proscriptions, Cicero being one.CASSIUS. Cicero one!MESSALA. Ay, Cicero is dead,And by that order of proscription.

A
the power of love
B
the value of peace
C
the ruthlessness of power
D
the importance of compromise
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Which quotation from Julius Caesar is an example of a literary allusion?

A
“I, as Aeneas our great ancestor / Did from the flames of Troy upon his shoulder / The old Anchises bear, so from the waves of Tiber / Did I the tirèd Caesar.” (act 1, scene 2)
B
"Pardon, Caesar; Caesar, pardon." (act 3, scene 1)
C
“He shall but bear them as the ass bears gold, / To groan and sweat under the business” (act 4, scene 1)
D
“Why, I will see thee at Philippi then.” (act 4, scene 3)
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and the background information on the allusion it contains.Excerpt:CASSIUS. There’s a bargain made.Now know you, Casca, I have moved alreadySome certain of the noblest-minded RomansTo undergo with me an enterpriseOf honourable dangerous consequence.And I do know by this, they stay for meIn Pompey’s Porch. For now this fearful nightThere is no stir or walking in the streets;And the complexion of the elementIn favour’s like the work we have in hand,Most bloody, fiery, and most terrible.Background information:Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, known in English as Pompey the Great, was a Roman general and political leader. Together with Caesar and Crassus, Pompey ruled as a member of the first Roman triumvirate. As a leader, Pompey was a capable administrator and helped Rome grow and prosper. Among other projects, he built a large amphitheater in Rome. This amphitheater was named after him, and its annex became known as Pompey’s Porch. During this time, Pompey married Caesar’s daughter, Julia. After her death, however, Pompey and Caesar began to grow apart, and within a few years, Pompey sided with the senate against Caesar. War followed. In 48 BCE, Pompey’s armies were defeated, and he was murdered by former allies who were afraid of Caesar’s power.

A
cultural allusion.
B
historical allusion.
C
literary allusion.
D
religious allusion.
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What does this interaction reveal about Antony? Select two options.

A
Antony is incredibly loyal to Lepidus.
B
He values the efforts of Lepidus and will reward him.
C
His opinion of the conspirators has changed, and he now agrees with their cause.
D
Antony uses people to get what he wants and then dismisses them.
E
Antony is not as trustworthy as he seemed in the speech at Caesar’s funeral.
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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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Which scenarios are examples of internal conflict? Select two options.

A
a character fighting a battle against an enemy
B
a character feeling guilty about a choice
C
a character weighing a decision
D
a character getting into a fight with a friend
E
a character protesting a new law posed by the government
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Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 1, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.[Exit LEPIDUS]ANTONY. This is a slight, unmeritable man,Meet to be sent on errands. Is it fit,The three-fold world divided, he should standOne of the three to share it?OCTAVIUS. So you thought him,And took his voice who should be pricked to die,In our black sentence and proscription.ANTONY. Octavius, I have seen more days than you:And though we lay these honors on this man.To ease ourselves of divers sland’rous loads,He shall but bear them as the ass bears gold,To groan and sweat under the business,Either led or driven as we point the way;And having brought our treasure where we will,Then take we down his load, and turn him off,Like to the empty ass, to shake his earsAnd graze in commons.

A
He intends to make Lepidus one of the leaders of the divided empire.
B
He intends to send Lepidus to become a servant for Brutus.
C
He plans to have Lepidus tried and executed for his past crimes.
D
He plans to remove Lepidus from power once he has served his purpose.
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Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 2, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.[BRUTUS.] He is not doubted—A word, Lucillius.How he received you let me be resolved.LUCILLIUS. With courtesy and with respect enough,But not with such familiar instances,Nor with such free and friendly conference,As he hath used of old.BRUTUS. Thou hast describedA hot friend cooling. Ever note, Lucillius:When love begins to sicken and decayIt useth an enforcèd ceremony.There are no tricks in plain and simple faith;But hollow men, like horses hot at hand,Make gallant show and promise of their mettle;But when they should endure the bloody spur,They fall their crests and, like deceitful jades,Sink in the trial.

A
It is the fate of Brutus and Cassius to rule Rome together after winning the battle against Antony and Cassius.
B
The friendship and confidence between Cassius and Brutus is deteriorating.
C
Brutus says he is sinking under the burden of leadership and needs help from Cassius.
D
Lucillius explains the need for compromise between Brutus and Antony in order to survive the battle.
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Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.[Enter the Ghost of CAESAR]How ill this taper burns! Ha! Who comes here?I think it is the weakness of mine eyesThat shapes this monstrous apparition.It comes upon me. Art thou any thing?Art thou some god, some angel, or some devil,That makest my blood cold and my hair to stare? Speak to me what thou art.GHOST. Thy evil spirit, Brutus.BRUTUS. Why comest thou?GHOST. To tell thee thou shalt see me at Philippi.BRUTUS. Well; then I shall see thee again?GHOST. Ay, at Philippi.BRUTUS. Why, I will see thee at Philippi then.[Exit GHOST]

A
the impact of fate
B
the significance of letters
C
the ruthlessness of power
D
the importance of friendship
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Which quotation from Julius Caesar is an example of a literary allusion?

A
“I, as Aeneas our great ancestor / Did from the flames of Troy upon his shoulder / The old Anchises bear, so from the waves of Tiber / Did I the tirèd Caesar.” (act 1, scene 2)
B
"Pardon, Caesar; Caesar, pardon." (act 3, scene 1)
C
“He shall but bear them as the ass bears gold, / To groan and sweat under the business” (act 4, scene 1)
D
“Why, I will see thee at Philippi then.” (act 4, scene 3)
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Which evidence from the text supports the conclusion that Brutus and Cassius are in conflict? Select two options.

A
“Remember March, the ides of March”
B
“Did not great Julius bleed for justice’ sake?”
C
“That struck the foremost man of all this world”
D
“Brutus, bay not me. / I’ll not endure it.”
E
“Away, slight man!”
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Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.[Enter the Ghost of CAESAR]How ill this taper burns! Ha! Who comes here?I think it is the weakness of mine eyesThat shapes this monstrous apparition.It comes upon me. Art thou any thing?Art thou some god, some angel, or some devil,That makest my blood cold and my hair to stare? Speak to me what thou art.GHOST. Thy evil spirit, Brutus.BRUTUS. Why comest thou?GHOST. To tell thee thou shalt see me at Philippi.BRUTUS. Well; then I shall see thee again?GHOST. Ay, at Philippi.BRUTUS. Why, I will see thee at Philippi then.[Exit GHOST]

A
the impact of fate
B
the significance of letters
C
the ruthlessness of power
D
the importance of friendship
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 1, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and the background information on the allusion it contains.Excerpt:[FLAVIUS.] See whether their basest mettle be not moved.They vanish tongue-tied in their guiltiness.Go you down that way towards the Capitol;This way will I. Disrobe the imagesIf you do find them decked with ceremonies.MARULLUS. May we do so?You 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.These growing feathers plucked from Caesar’s wingWill make him fly an ordinary pitch,Who else would soar above the view of men,And keep us all in servile fearfulness.Background information:In Rome, February 15 was Lupercalia, an annual festival celebrating the myth of the she-wolf that saved the lives of the infant twins Romulus and Remus. According to legend, the two boys became the founders of Rome. The festival is also said to have celebrated the god who protected flocks from hungry wolves.

A
Alluding to the ancient festival of Lupercal demonstrates that only commoners enjoy holidays.
B
The allusion to Lupercal provides an association with wolves, which intensifies the sense that violence is coming.
C
This allusion compares Flavius and Marullus to Romulus and Remus.
D
Lupercal alludes to an important patriotic festival, and celebrating Caesar’s triumphant return at the same indicates his high position in Rome.
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Which evidence from the text supports the conclusion that Brutus and Cassius are in conflict? Select two options.

A
“Remember March, the ides of March”
B
“Did not great Julius bleed for justice’ sake?”
C
“That struck the foremost man of all this world”
D
“Brutus, bay not me. / I’ll not endure it.”
E
“Away, slight man!”
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What does this interaction reveal about Brutus’s character? Select two options.

A
He uses music to help him relax.
B
He is cruel and selfish.
C
He cares about those who serve him.
D
He takes advantage of his servants.
E
He puts his own needs before the needs of Rome.
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What does this interaction reveal about Brutus’s character? Select two options.

A
He uses music to help him relax.
B
He is cruel and selfish.
C
He cares about those who serve him.
D
He takes advantage of his servants.
E
He puts his own needs before the needs of Rome.

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