Question
Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.03 LC)
Which of the following characters is not a conspirator in the assassination plot?
Brutus
Calpurnia
Casca
Cassius
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.03 MC)
Read the excerpt. Then answer the question that follows.
O you hard hearts, you cruel men of Rome,
Knew you not Pompey? Many a time and oft
Have you climbed up to walls and battlements,
To towers and windows, yea, to chimney tops,
Your infants in your arms, and there have sat
The livelong day, with patient expectation,
To see great Pompey pass the streets of Rome.
How do these lines by Marullus characterize the people of Rome?
Angry and disappointed
Kind and warm-hearted
Loyal and true
Unfaithful and indecisive
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.03 MC)
In Act I, Shakespeare uses indirect characterization to describe Caesar. What do the following lines, spoken by Caesar, tell you about his character?
I rather tell thee what is to be feared than what I fear; for always I am Caesar.
Caesar is unsure of what he wants.
Caesar is unafraid and confident.
Caesar is confused by Antony.
Caesar is ecstatic over his victory.
Question 4 (Matching Worth 5 points)
(02.03 LC)
Match each character with their correct description.
Match Term Definition
The soothsayer A) An honorable man who fears that Caesar will be king
Flavius B) A guard who tears decorations from Caesar's statues
Cassius C) Delivers letters to Brutus's house at the request of Cassius
Brutus D) Not trusted by Caesar because he "thinks too much"
Cinna E) Attempts to warn Caesar about the Ides of March
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.03 MC)
Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar?
Brutus and Caesar are enemies, so Cassius believes Brutus would be a willing participant.
Brutus is fearless and would lead the charge to murder Caesar.
Brutus is known for his honorable nature and would make the murder seem acceptable.
Brutus is ruthless and does not care about the consequences of his actions.
Question 6 (Matching Worth 3 points)
(02.03 LC)
Match each character with their feelings about the conspiracy plot.
Match Term Definition
Brutus A) Believes Caesar is weak and undeserving of power and leads the conspiracy plot
Cassius B) Believes that strange events are a sign that the conspiracy might go wrong
Casca C) Believes Caesar should not be crowned but is not sure he should be killed
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.03 MC)
Which literary element is most present when Antony speaks the following lines about Cassius?
Fear him not, Caesar; he's not dangerous.
He is a noble Roman, and well given.
Archetype
Dramatic irony
Foreshadowing
Symbolism
(02.03 LC)
Which of the following characters is not a conspirator in the assassination plot?
Brutus
Calpurnia
Casca
Cassius
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.03 MC)
Read the excerpt. Then answer the question that follows.
O you hard hearts, you cruel men of Rome,
Knew you not Pompey? Many a time and oft
Have you climbed up to walls and battlements,
To towers and windows, yea, to chimney tops,
Your infants in your arms, and there have sat
The livelong day, with patient expectation,
To see great Pompey pass the streets of Rome.
How do these lines by Marullus characterize the people of Rome?
Angry and disappointed
Kind and warm-hearted
Loyal and true
Unfaithful and indecisive
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.03 MC)
In Act I, Shakespeare uses indirect characterization to describe Caesar. What do the following lines, spoken by Caesar, tell you about his character?
I rather tell thee what is to be feared than what I fear; for always I am Caesar.
Caesar is unsure of what he wants.
Caesar is unafraid and confident.
Caesar is confused by Antony.
Caesar is ecstatic over his victory.
Question 4 (Matching Worth 5 points)
(02.03 LC)
Match each character with their correct description.
Match Term Definition
The soothsayer A) An honorable man who fears that Caesar will be king
Flavius B) A guard who tears decorations from Caesar's statues
Cassius C) Delivers letters to Brutus's house at the request of Cassius
Brutus D) Not trusted by Caesar because he "thinks too much"
Cinna E) Attempts to warn Caesar about the Ides of March
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.03 MC)
Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar?
Brutus and Caesar are enemies, so Cassius believes Brutus would be a willing participant.
Brutus is fearless and would lead the charge to murder Caesar.
Brutus is known for his honorable nature and would make the murder seem acceptable.
Brutus is ruthless and does not care about the consequences of his actions.
Question 6 (Matching Worth 3 points)
(02.03 LC)
Match each character with their feelings about the conspiracy plot.
Match Term Definition
Brutus A) Believes Caesar is weak and undeserving of power and leads the conspiracy plot
Cassius B) Believes that strange events are a sign that the conspiracy might go wrong
Casca C) Believes Caesar should not be crowned but is not sure he should be killed
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.03 MC)
Which literary element is most present when Antony speaks the following lines about Cassius?
Fear him not, Caesar; he's not dangerous.
He is a noble Roman, and well given.
Archetype
Dramatic irony
Foreshadowing
Symbolism
Answers
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Here are the answers to your questions:
**Question 1:**
**Which of the following characters is not a conspirator in the assassination plot?**
- **Calpurnia**
**Question 2:**
**How do these lines by Marullus characterize the people of Rome?**
- **Angry and disappointed**
**Question 3:**
**What do the following lines, spoken by Caesar, tell you about his character?**
- **Caesar is unafraid and confident.**
**Question 4:**
**Match each character with their correct description.**
- The soothsayer → **E**
- Flavius → **B**
- Cassius → **A**
- Brutus → **D**
- Cinna → **C**
**Question 5:**
**Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar?**
- **Brutus is known for his honorable nature and would make the murder seem acceptable.**
**Question 6:**
**Match each character with their feelings about the conspiracy plot.**
- Brutus → **C**
- Cassius → **A**
- Casca → **B**
**Question 7:**
**Which literary element is most present when Antony speaks the following lines about Cassius?**
- **Dramatic irony**
Feel free to ask if you need any further explanations or assistance!
**Question 1:**
**Which of the following characters is not a conspirator in the assassination plot?**
- **Calpurnia**
**Question 2:**
**How do these lines by Marullus characterize the people of Rome?**
- **Angry and disappointed**
**Question 3:**
**What do the following lines, spoken by Caesar, tell you about his character?**
- **Caesar is unafraid and confident.**
**Question 4:**
**Match each character with their correct description.**
- The soothsayer → **E**
- Flavius → **B**
- Cassius → **A**
- Brutus → **D**
- Cinna → **C**
**Question 5:**
**Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar?**
- **Brutus is known for his honorable nature and would make the murder seem acceptable.**
**Question 6:**
**Match each character with their feelings about the conspiracy plot.**
- Brutus → **C**
- Cassius → **A**
- Casca → **B**
**Question 7:**
**Which literary element is most present when Antony speaks the following lines about Cassius?**
- **Dramatic irony**
Feel free to ask if you need any further explanations or assistance!