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1
How did the First Triumvirate dissolve?
Crassus died, and Caesar and Pompey became enemies
Brutus betrayed Caesar
Pompey retired from politics
Caesar was assassinated
2
Why does Calpurnia urge Caesar to stay home?
She wants more time with him
She is worried about the weather
The Senate canceled their meeting
She has a bad dream and fears something terrible will happen
3
what is a round character?
A character who is symbolic
A background character
A character who is unpredictable and villainous
A character with many traits and depth
4
How does Caesar react to the Soothsayer’s warning?
He orders the Soothsayer’s arrest.
He is terrified.
He ignores it and calls the Soothsayer a dreamer.
He takes it seriously and changes plans.
5
What does the Soothsayer warn Caesar?
“Trust Brutus.”
“Rome is falling.”
“You will be king soon.”
“Beware the Ides of March.”
6
what is a blank verse?
Unrhymed poetry written in iambic pentameter
A poetic form used only in comedies
Poetry with no meter or structure
Poetry that rhymes
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what is a dramatic foil?
A flat character with no real purpose
A character who contrasts another character to highlight traits
A minor character used for humor
A character who reflects the tragic flaws of the hero
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Why doesn’t Brutus want Antony to be killed too?
He thinks Antony is too weak without Caesar
He fears public backlash
He likes Antony
Antony promised loyalty
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Which is a technique used in close reading?
Skipping hard words
Highlighting your favorite character
Noting word choice, tone, and literary devices
Counting the number of lines in a poem
10
what is petitioned to caesar, and how does he respond
to change to wardrobe of the senate
to kick brutus off the council; he listens
a petition to kill cassius, he signs it
a request to recall Metellus’s brother from exile; he does not listen
11
How is Caesar described in the play?
Lazy and forgetful
Strong and brave
Ambitious, superstitious, harsh, vulnerable to flattery
Humble and cautious
12
What strange things does Casca see on the way to the meeting?
A bleeding statue.
An eclipse and falling stars.
Caesar crowned by the Senate.
A lion in the Capitol and men on fire.
13
What is Brutus’s role in Cassius’s plot?
He is persuaded to join because of his love for Rome
He writes the forged letters.
He is unaware of it.
He leads it from the start.
14
What is a flat character?
A simple, one-dimensional character
A character who changes over time
A heroic character
A well-developed character
15
Why does Brutus agree to join the conspirators?
he wants revenge
He believes it’s for the good of Rome
He is promised a promotion
He hates Caesar
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How does Caesar feel about Cassius?
He trusts him completely.
He thinks Cassius is dangerous and too observant.
He is jealous of him.
He sees him as a loyal friend.
17
who was the first triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Pompey, Crassus
Julius Caesar, Brutus, Cassius
Pompey, Brutus, Octavian
Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, Octavian
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When are the “Ides of March”?
march 10
april 1
march 17
march 15
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what is close reading?
Reading for pleasure only
Reading aloud in a group
Analyzing a text deeply to understand meaning and technique
Skimming a text to get the main idea
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What reasons does Brutus give for killing Caesar?
He is jealous of Caesar’s popularity
He fears Caesar will become a tyrant
Cassius forces him
He wants power for himself
