Cassius doesnt want Antony tospeak at Caesar’sfuneral b/c he fears all of following EXCEPT that

Antony may not speak well of Caesar.

As Brutus dies, he calls on Caesar to

consider the assassination revenged

How does Haemon try to persuade his father to change his position?

He says the Thebian citzens feel Creon's punishment is wrong

What is Creon's motive for finally wishing to free Antigone and bury Polyneices?

He doesn't want to risk losing his family and kingdom

How is Antigone to be put to death?

Placed alive in a stone vault but given food

Creon expresses all of the following values except

family loyalty always takes precedence over the state

Antigone beleives that Polyneices deserves a proper burial because

He fought as bravely as Eteocles

Caesar interprets the prophecy of the beast without a heart to mean that

he would be a heartless coward to stay at home.

Cassius decides to commit suicide when he

misinterprets what Pindarus sees.

The opposing generals meet and talk with one another in order to

insult and challenge one another

The angry mob attacks Cinna the poet because he

has the same name as one of the conspirators.

Decius persuades Caesar to go to Senate by using all of following arguments EXCEPT that Caesar

cannot fulfill his duties at home

The conspirators want Brutus on their side mainly in order to

make their campaign seem respectable.

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1
Engaged to Antigone; son of the king
Eteocles
Haemon
Teiresias
Ismene
2
What does Portia say she is when Brutus doesn’t tell her about the conspiracy?
harlot
enemy
slave
friend
3
Appeal to emotion, and a way of convicing audience of arguement by creating emotional response
Legos
Pathos
Ethos
Logos
4
What does Eurydice do when she learns of her son's death?
She gathers an army to attack Thebes
She runs away from Teiresias
She kills Creon
She kills herself
5
Time and place in which story takes place; includes weather, historical period, etc.
Exposition
Drama
Setting
Plot
6
Why does Caesar’s ghost haunt Brutus?
to help Antony
to play a trick
to scare Brutus
he misses Brutus
7
Antony regards Lepidus as
an undeserving underling
an unreliable threat to his power.
a lazy tag-along
an equal partner.
8
Cassius doesnt want Antony tospeak at Caesar’sfuneral b/c he fears all of following EXCEPT that
Antony may not speak well of Caesar.
Brutus may be swayed by Antony’s words
no one knows what will happen.
Antony may turn the people against the conspirators.
9
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Octavius Caesar
Julius Caesar
Caesar salad
Marcus Brutus
10
Though he convinced Romans to rebel agst consptors.,Antony never said anything bad about them.
True
False
11
An attitude of a writer towards a subject
Conflict
Mood
Tone
Plot
12
As Brutus dies, he calls on Caesar to
take pleasure in his death
forgive him.
recognize him as a worthy Roman
consider the assassination revenged
13
How does Haemon try to persuade his father to change his position?
Haemon warns his father that he'll destroy him and elders
He says the Thebian citzens feel Creon's punishment is wrong
He reminds Creon that Antigone in his niece
He tells him that he won't love anyone more than Antigone
14
Brutus became emperor after the assassination of Caesar.
True
False
15
Brutus is drawn into the orbit of the conspiracy as a result of his personal hatred for Caesar.
True
False
16
What is Creon's motive for finally wishing to free Antigone and bury Polyneices?
None of the above
He has been bribed
He doesn't want to risk losing his family and kingdom
Ismene and Eurydice plead with him to be lenient
17
How is Antigone to be put to death?
Placed alive in a stone vault but given food
Live burial
Hanging
Stoned to death
18
Appeal to ethics, and it's means of convincing someone of character or credibility of persuader
Pathos
Logos
Legos
Ethos
19
Creon expresses all of the following values except
family loyalty always takes precedence over the state
loyalty deserves respect and reward
the stability of the state is most vital
kings must show conviction and never be weak
20
A figure of speech where an object, person, or situation has another deeper meaning
Simile
Allegory
Symbol
Metaphor
21
Immediately after Caesar is killed, the Roman people respond with
fear and panic
angry rebellion
silent disbelief
joyous celebration
22
Antigone beleives that Polyneices deserves a proper burial because
He did not attach Thebes
He is entitled by birth to military honors
Creon should respect his nephew
He fought as bravely as Eteocles
23
Caesar interprets the prophecy of the beast without a heart to mean that
he would be a heartless coward to stay at home.
Calphurnia is heartless to beg him to stay at home
cruel, heartless men are plotting against him
it would be heartless of him to ignore his wife’s concerns
24
Cassius claims superiority over Brutus in
honesty
courage
moral worthiness
experience
25
Literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story
Theme
Climax
Foreshadowing
Flashback
26
Who convinced Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar?
Pompey
Decius
Titinius
Cassius
27
Brutus claims superiority over Cassius in
courage
experience
honesty
practicality
28
In his argument with Cassius, Brutus accuses Cassius of
weakness
greed
ambition
disloyalty
29
Cassius decides to commit suicide when he
correctly interprets what Pindarus sees.
is lied to by Pindarus
realizes that he about to be captured by the enemy.
misinterprets what Pindarus sees.
30
Calpurnia's dream of people washing their hands in Caesar's blood comes true.
False
True
31
Brutus was a noble person
False
True
32
When Murellus and Flavius see commoners intend to celebrate Caesar’s triumph, they respond with
praise
relief
amusement
anger
33
Antony’s funeral speech convinces the Roman people that the conspirators are
traitorous
well-meaning but misguided.
foolish
honorable
34
The story's underlying message or "big idea"; belief about life that author wishes to convey
Climax
Irony
Symbol
Theme
35
The opposing generals meet and talk with one another in order to
establish the rules of battle
insult and challenge one another
determine the other side’s willingness to fight
make one last attempt to achieve peace.
36
The angry mob attacks Cinna the poet because he
begs for mercy for the conspirators.
declares that he hated Caesar.
questions their right to riot
has the same name as one of the conspirators.
37
Decius persuades Caesar to go to Senate by using all of following arguments EXCEPT that Caesar
. has misinterpreted Calphurnia’s dream
cannot fulfill his duties at home
might lose his opportunity to be crowned king
might be mocked by the Senators if they suspected fear
38
The conspirators want Brutus on their side mainly in order to
make their campaign seem respectable.
gain financial assets.
win the support of the military
establish Brutus as the new leader.
39
At the beginning of this act, the mood of the conspirators could best be described as
timid and reluctan
anxious and suspicious.
eagerly excited
angry and aggressive.
40
Antony’s behavior demonstrates that his attitude toward Caesar is
enthusiastically loyal.
gently critical.
awestruck and worshipful.
cautious and distrustful.
41
Caesar dies in Casca’s arms.
True
False
42
The leader of the chorus
Chorus
Haemon
Choragos
Teirsias
43
Cassius was envious of Caesar.
True
False
44
The highest or most intense point in the resolution of the plot/ turning point in story
Climax
Resolution
Exposition
Theme
45
Oedupus' son who was bured with full honors by the state
Creon
Oedipus
Polyneices
Eteocles
46
Group that sings and comments on the actions of the characters
Oedipus
Choragos
Eteocles
Chorus
47
Brutus gets shot after killing Cassius.
False
True
48
A figure of speech in which apperently contridicting terms appear in conjunction
Irony
Oxymoron
Symbol
Personification
49
Cassius regards the sight of ravens, crows, and kites as a
sign of defeat and death.
symbol of power
representation of the enemy.
coincidence
50
Form of figurative language in whcih something that is not human is given human characteristics
Personification
Point of View
Characterization
Dramatization
51
Casca was the first to stab Caesar.
False
True
52
Creon beleives that if he cahnges his mind to satisfy his son that the people of Thebes
will think that he is going against the will of the gods
will think that the is too weak to even rule his own child
Will think that Creon, himself, is in love with Antigone
Will think that Ismene has somehow seduced him
53
Brutus’s behavior makes Portia believe that her husband is
ill
angry
troubled
disloyal to Caesa
54
Who changed Caesar’s mind to meet the Senators?
Brutus
Decius
Portia
Publius
55
The writer's way to give background information to the audience about setting and characters
Plot
Theme
Flashback
Exposition
56
Casca & Cassius regard disturbances in weather &other unusual events as all of following EXCEPT
evidence that their beliefs are correct.
warnings to be taken seriously.
coincidences
supernatural omens.
57
Who spoke at Caesar’s funeral?
neither
both
Antony
Brutus
58
How does Antigone justify breaking the law
She is just a rebel
She thinks Creon shouldn't rule anyway
She believes that family loyalty is most important
59
A blind prophet
Polyneices
None of the above
Creon
Oedipus
60
Who did NOT try to stop Caesar from going to the Capitol?
Calpurnia
Artemidorus
Soothsayer
Antony
61
The queen of Thebes
Antigone
Oedipus
Ismene
Eurydice
62
Antony refers to the wound that Brutus gave Caesar as “the most unkindest cut of all” because
Brutus was unnecessarily cruel.
this was the wound that actually killed Caesar.
Caesar loved Brutus
Brutus stabbed Caesar in the heart
63
What does Creon say is possibly the motive behind burying Polyneices?
Pity for the girls
To honor Oedipus's family
Fear of him
64
What lesson does Creon learn from this experience?
Creon learns that he can depend upon himself for guidence
Creon learns that only Ismene was a loyal subject to him
Creon learns that his pride destroyed his entire family
Creon learns that his kingship is the most important thing
65
Decius boasts of his ability to influence Caesar by
reasoning with him
flattering him
reminding him of his responsibilities.
appealing to his sense of humor.
66
Which was not seen in the storm that took place before the ides of March?
fire
dragons
lions
dark, grey sky
67
Upon finding Cassius’s body, Titinius commits suicide in order to
avoid being blamed for Cassius’s death
demonstrate his loyalty to Cassius
prove his courage
distract the enemy and give Brutus a chance to escape.
68
Creon's decree that Polyneices shall not be buried is
Popular with Theban citzens
in accord with Greek religious practices
Rejected by Antigone as a violation of divine law
Creon's way of punishing Antigone
69
At the beginning of act 2, what is Brutus’s attitude toward killing Caesar?
He is still trying to make up his mind about it.
He is upset, but certain that it must be done.
He is searching for a way to avoid this step.
He is convinced that a “wait and see” approach is best.
70
Antony sends for Caesar’s will in order to determine whether
he can decrease the amount of money for the people.
the will is genuine.
Caesar left money for him personally.
he can use some of the money for military purposes.
71
Literary term used to describe the events that make up a story, or the main part of a story
Plot
Conflict
Exposition
Climax
72
At the end of act 2, Portia’s behavior demonstrates feelings of
fear for her safety
pity for Caesar
worry about Brutus.
distrust of Brutus.
73
What does Choragos tell Creon about Teiresias' predictions?
He reminds Creon that Teirsias is just an old blind man
He tells Creon not to worry because predictions are false
He states that he cant remember time when Teirsias was wrong
He suggests that Teiresias is trying to scare Creon
74
When words are used in a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning
Characterization
Irony
Foreshadowing
Symbolism
75
Cassius worries that Caesar may not leave his home on this particular day because of
the strange events of the night.
other plans
being warned about the ides of March.
illness
76
The opposition to Caesar is mainly based on fear of his
physical illness
military strength
ambitions
popularity
77
Brutus wants to march to Philippi because he
wants to make a surprise attack.
believes that the time is right.
wants to get the battle over with
regards it as a matter of honor.
78
In his letter, Artemidorus warns Caesar of
opposition from the gods.
signs predicting his death.
men plotting against him.
. an attack by a foreign enemy.
79
The main political value that Brutus and Cassius share is
pride in the wealth of the Roman empire.
ambition to establish Roman rule all over the world
respect for the Roman system of government.
unquestioning loyalty to the Roman leader.
80
Cassius and Brutus bid each other farewell because they
know that they are about to die.
intend to end their alliance
secretly plan to commit suicide
believe that it’s possible they will be killed
81
Cassius forges letters encouraging rebellion against Caesar and planted them in Brutus’ house.
True
False
82
What does Haemon do just before killing himself?
He cries out to Antigone
He attempts to kill his father
He calls for a witness
He argues with his father
83
As Antigone is being lead to her death she most regrets that she will
Never have children
Never see her home of Corinth again
never be a bride to Haemon
Never see Ismene again
84
Which of the folliwng is not a motive for Antigone defying Creon
She wishes to follow the will of the gods
She wants to become famous and have personal glory
She thinks that Creon is abusing his power
She loves her brother & believes that he needs proper burial
85
The appearance of Caesar’s ghost foreshadows the idea that
revenge will be taken for Caesar’s murder.
Brutus will suffer a mental breakdown.
the ideals of the Roman republic cannot be destroyed.
Brutus will become the ruler of Rome
86
How does Antigone die?
Birds of prey eat her
She hangs herself
She suffocates from lack of oxygen
She starves to death
87
When Caesar remarks, “Et tu, Brute?” he is expressing his
willingness to forgive Brutus.
surprise that Brutus would turn against him.
fear of Brutus’s strength.
realization that Brutus never loved him.
88
An extreme exagerration used to make a point or emphasis
Irony
Hyperbole
Oxymoron
Understatement
89
Brutus begins to get over his anger with Cassius when he sees that Cassius is
regretful about the assassination of Caesar.
just as angry as he is.
innocent of all Brutus’s charges.
hurt and dismayed by their conflict
90
The Prologue reveals conflict between
Polyneicies and Antigone
Antigone and King Creon
Eteocleos and Haemon
Ismene and King Creon
91
He took over as the King of Thebes after the war
Creon
Eteocles
Polyneices
Choragos
92
Cassius regards Brutus’s decision to attack Octavius’s troops early as a
tactical error.
foolish whim.
courageous move
clever strategy
93
Brutus felt remorse for his part in Caesar’s assassination.
False
True
94
Caesar dies from a seizure brought on by his epilepsy.
False
True
95
How is Creon a dynamic character?
He is deeply saddened by Haemon and Eurydice's death
He learns that he should obey the will of the gods
He does not learn that he should obey the gods
96
Who was NOT a conspirator in on Caesar’s assassination?
Brutus
Cassius
Cinna the poet
Casca
97
Brutus confesses that he would rather commit suicide than
face Antony and Octavius in battle.
be returned to Rome in defeat
have to admit that he was wrong
die at the hands of his enemies.
98
What is not a theme in this play?
God's law is above man's law
Love is blind
Pride causes great pain and grief
99
Brutus urges the conspirators to spare Mark Antony, claiming that Antony
has more loyalty to them than to Caesar.
lacks the courage to oppose them.
is too widely beloved
is not a serious threat to them.
100
She refused to help her sister bury Polyneices
Eurydice
Creon
Ismene
Antigone
101
Literary device used in literature to highlight or explain details about character in story
Personification
Exposition
Characterization
Setting
102
When Brutus refers to Cassius as “a hot friend cooling,” he means that Cassius
is no longer angry with him.
. has lost his sense of drive and purpose.
is coming around to his point of view.
feels less friendship for him than he once did
103
Why didn’t Caesar stay home with Calpurnia on the ides of March?
His ambition overtook him
He has plans with Brutus and Antony
He couldn’t stand to be around her.
None of the above.
104
The narration of the novel, or who is teeling or narrating the story
Exposition
Point of View
None of the above
Second Person
105
The night before the Ides of March is a stormy one, full of superstitious sign and omens.
True
False
106
What is Creon's motives for arresting Ismene?
He says Ismene is partly responsible in Polyneicies' burial
He does not want Ismene to marry Haemon
The Sentry stated that Ismene was w/Antigone during burial
He never liked Ismene and using any excuse to get rid of her
107
When Lucius Pella is punished for taking bribes, Cassius is angry for each reasons EXCEPT that
the punishment is too harsh.
Brutus is rigid in his application of the law.
he believes Lucius was innocent
his request for leniency was ignored.
108
When Cassius says, “The fault, dear Brutus...we are underlings,” he is trying to tell Brutus:
he should not try to change society.
superstition is the cause of his problems.
he has the power to change his own destiny.
circumstances are controlled by fate
109
Artemidorus tries to get Caesar’s attention in an effort to
praise him.
beg a favor of him.
warn him
distract him.
110
Haemon warns his father that if Antigone dies
Another death will also occur
The people of Thebes will revolt
He will gather an army against his father
Haemon will marry Ismene
111
Killed his father and married his mother; father of Antigone
Creon
Haemon
Choragos
Oedipus
112
In responding to the request for Publius Cimber’s freedom, Caesar reveals feelings of
concern and sympathy.
suspicion of the petitioners’s motives.
conceit and confidence
doubt and insecurity.
113
Figur eof speech that makes a comparison between two different things not using "like" or "as"
Extended metaphor
Simile
Allegory
Metaphor
114
Appeal to logic, and is a way of persuading an audience by reason
Ethos
Legos
Logos
Pathos
115
All of the characters predicted Caesar’s death except:
Calpurnia
Artemidorus
Brutus
Soothsayer
116
Brutus was 100% sure that Caesar should be assassinated.
True
False
117
Complete narrative which involves characters, and events that stand for abstract idea/event
Metaphor
Symbol
Allegory
Simile
118
Cassius takes his own life, by Pindarus, because he thinks he has sent Titinius to his capture.
False
True
119
Figure of speech that makes comparison between two different things using words "like" or"as"
Simile
Irony
Oxymoron
Metaphor
120
Caesar’s comment about Cassius’s “lean and hungry look” expresses his
certainty that Cassius opposes him.
pity for Cassius’s social position.
concern for Cassius’s welfare.
suspicion of Cassius’s intentions
121
Ill-fated daughter of Oedipus; defined the king's decree
Antigone
Ismene
Choragos
Polyneices
122
Interruptions in plot by inserting past events that provide background to current plot
Plot
Foreshadowing
Tragedy
Flashback
123
Any struggle between opposing forces
Conflict
Climax
Drama
Plot

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