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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 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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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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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 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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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 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!

A
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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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 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 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 with a mighty power,Bending their expedition toward Philippi.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.

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It clarifies the relationship between Brutus and Mark Antony.
B
It informs the audience about events that took place off stage.
C
It provides background information about Brutus’s relationship with Messala.
D
It demonstrates the lack of power that Octavius, Antony, and Lepidus hold in Rome.
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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 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 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.

A
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 Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 1.FLAVIUS. It is no matter; let no images Be 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.70 These growing feathers plucked from Caesar’s wing Will make him fly an ordinary pitch, Who else would soar above the view of men And keep us all in servile fearfulness. [Exeunt]

A
joy
B
loyalty
C
arrogance
D
dedication
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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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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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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 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 mighty eagles fell, and there they perched, Gorging and feeding from our soldiers’ hands; Who to Philippi here consorted us. This morning are they fled away and gone, And in their steads do ravens, crows, and kites Fly o’er our heads and downward look on us, As we were sickly prey. Their shadows seem A canopy most fatal, under which Our army lies ready to give up the ghost.MESSALA. Believe not so.CASSIUS. I but believe it partly; For I am fresh of spirit, and resolved To meet all perils very constantly.

A
Maybe fate does control everything.
B
Fate controls nothing.
C
Everyone should seek to climb ambition’s ladder.
D
The reward for a life well-lived is worth all sacrifice.
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Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.CASSIUS. 'Tis just; And it is very much lamented, Brutus,60 That you have no such mirrors as will turn Your hidden worthiness into your eye, That you might see your shadow. I have heard Where many of the best respect in Rome— Except immortal Caesar—speaking of Brutus,65 And groaning underneath this age’s yoke, Have wished that noble Brutus had his eyes.

A
Brutus has been choking because he is ill.
B
Brutus is much older than Cassius.
C
The people of Rome raise horses and cattle.
D
People are suffering under the current leadership.
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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?

A
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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