In Act V of Julius Caesar, which of the following does NOT reflect flawed thinking?

Antony says Brutus killed Caesar because he desired

Select the answer that best describes the way Antony's funeral oration influences the people.

He convinces the people that Caesar left them $ & put their interests 1st

Caesar's reaction to the soothsayer's warning in Act I, scene ii, reveals what about him?

He is dismissive of superstition and believes he is invincible

Choose the best answer that explains why the poem "Pride" might apply to Creon more than Antigone

Creon breaks suddenly at the end of the play, losing his strength

Which of the following does NOT illustrate how Cassius serves as a foil for Brutus?

Cassius says he is an abler soldier, while Brutus says that he is superior

Why does Caesar ask Antony to touch Calphurnia in Act I?

To lift the curse that has kept Calphurnia childless

The decree announced by King Creon as Antigone begins is that

Antigone's brother must not be buried

What theme or central message does Act IV seem to express?

A deadly crime, even if committed w/ noble intentions, won't go unpunished

Which of the following statements reflects the attitude of hubris?

I'm so cool I can get into the party on my good looks

Which of the following is NOT an example of an allusion?

"Reverence is a virtue, but strength / Lives in established law"

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1
divide the acts of the play
stage directions
aside
tragedy
scene
2
a character who contrasts with a central character in order to highlight strengths and weaknesses
soiloquy
motif
stage directions
foil
3
a weakness of personality that causes the eventual downfall of the character
foil
motif
tragic flaw
tragedy
4
In Act V of Julius Caesar, which of the following does NOT reflect flawed thinking?
Antony says Brutus killed Caesar because he desired
Brutus believed he could trust Antony and did not kill him w/ Caesar
Cassius believes Tintinius has been taken prisoner when he is victorious
When Cassius's army begins to desert him, he fights them and not the enemy
5
A play with a happy ending
comedy
dialogue
drama
act
6
a central idea in a literary work
motif
aside
theme
foil
7
story told through characters played by actors
tragedy
dialogue
motif
drama
8
a conversation between two or more characters
stage directions
soliloquy
theme
dialogue
9
a major division of a play
act
theme
scene
foil
10
a recurring element in one or more works of literature or art
theme
foil
dialogue
motif
11
Which saying best reflects Caesar's eventual decision to leave his home and go to the Capitol, disregarding all warnings
I came, I saw, I conquered.
My duty to Rome comes first
I do what I want when I want
Calphurnia knows best
12
Select the answer that best describes the way Antony's funeral oration influences the people.
He convinces the people that Caesar left them $ & put their interests 1st
He tells people that Brutus wants the crown 4 himself & will govern poorly
He shows the people his grief and helps them remember the good Caesar did
He concedes that Caesar wanted to be king but says he would have ruled well
13
Caesar's reaction to the soothsayer's warning in Act I, scene ii, reveals what about him?
He is careful to heed superstition and knows he is vulnerable
He is dismissive of superstition and believes he is invincible
He is overly anxious and interprets the warnings politically
He is supremely confident that the gods will protect him
14
Choose the best answer that explains why the poem "Pride" might apply to Creon more than Antigone
Antigone even in death retains her integrity
Creon and Antigone are both ruined by the end of the play
Antigone is not passive and actively takes charge
Creon breaks suddenly at the end of the play, losing his strength
15
Which of the following does NOT illustrate how Cassius serves as a foil for Brutus?
Cassius wants to wait for Antony's army, but Brutus wants to act quickly
Cassius feels justified killing Caesar; Brutus wishes things cld be undone
Cassius accepts bribes, emphasizing Brutus's honor and sense of justice
Cassius says he is an abler soldier, while Brutus says that he is superior
16
a statement intended to be heard by the audience but not by certain other characters
dialogue
aside
monologue
act
17
tells the story of the downfall of a person of high status
tragedy
aside
act
comedy
18
Why does Caesar ask Antony to touch Calphurnia in Act I?
To prove Antony's loyalty to Caesar and Rome
To avoid speculation that they are fighting
To show that Antony is his favored confidante
To lift the curse that has kept Calphurnia childless
19
The decree announced by King Creon as Antigone begins is that
Antigone must be locked in a vault
Antigone may not marry his son Haimon
Antigone and Ismene must be exiled
Antigone's brother must not be buried
20
a long speech made by one character
soliloquy
motif
monologue
aside
21
In "A Marriage Proposal," the resolution of the plot, or the point at which the conflict is settled, occurs when
Lomov comes to
Lomov faints
Natalia refuses Lomov's marriage proposal.
Chubukov insults Lomov's family
22
When Cinna is accosted by the mob in III.iii, what could he have done to save his life?
Answer their questions
Say his name was Cinna
Stay inside that day
Go to Caesar's funeral
23
Which of the following is the best definition for the word disconsolate?
unable to be comforted
extremely indignant
ecstatic beyond words
sadly comforted
24
In "A Marriage Proposal," which of the following best describes Lomov?
He is overbearing
He lacks confidence
He plays Gears of War
His health is not good
25
notes provided by the playwright to describe how the play should be performed
tragedy
foil
stage directions
tragic flaw
26
What theme or central message does Act IV seem to express?
A deadly crime, even if committed w/ noble intentions, won't go unpunished
If you fail to act at the right time, all the best intentions won't help u
Choose your friends wisely, because they will build you up or destroy you
When your spouse dies of grief for your actions, you must be dispassionate
27
Which of the following statements reflects the attitude of hubris?
I'm so cool I can get into the party on my good looks
The honor shouldn't go to me alone; many people helped
I've trained months for this event and I think I'm ready
I've got to work twice as hard to be recognized
28
Which of the following is NOT an example of an allusion?
"How often I have heard the story of Niobe / how the stone Clung fast"
"Reverence is a virtue, but strength / Lives in established law"
"And Dryas's son also, that furious king, / Bore the god's prisoning anger"
"Her father was the god of the North Wind..."
29
Which of the following features of "A Marriage Proposal" makes it easy to stage?
It has no large scene changes
It has a limited cast
All of the above
It happens in one room
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a monologue given by a character alone on stage
tragedy
monologue
foil
soliloquy

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