In what way are Brutus and Cassius character foils?

Cassius is irritable & unpopular, while Brutus, diplomatic and well-loved.

The two funeral speeches by Brutus and Mark Antony result in...

the plebeians angrily calling for the death of the conspirators

Select the best example of dramatic irony in Julius Caesar:

Caesar brags about his constancy as he refuses to pardon Metellus Cimber.

What is the likely reason that Mark Antony shakes hands with Caesar's murderers and tells them he loves them?

he is calculating and knows he needs their trust

What does it suggest about Brutus that he agrees to Mark Antony giving the funeral speech unattended?

Brutus is loyal and trusting, maybe to a fault.

What is one notable difference between a soliloquy and a monologue?

a soliloquy reveals a character's inner thoughts, while a monologue may not

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1
In what way are Brutus and Cassius character foils?
Both Cassius and Brutus fear Caesar's growing power.
Cassius is irritable & unpopular, while Brutus, diplomatic and well-loved.
Cassius is hesitant and fearful, while Brutus is impulsive and brash.
Cassius and Brutus both demonstrate a willingness to sacrifice for Rome.
2
The two funeral speeches by Brutus and Mark Antony result in...
the plebeians' forgiveness of the conspirators
the plebeians angrily calling for the death of the conspirators
a second assassination in the senate
reconciliation between Mark Antony and Brutus
3
Which one of these is NOT one of the main evaluation criteria for a procedural document?
visual appeal
logical organization
clarity of graphics
quality of literary devices
4
Identify the structure of this sentence:
complex
compound
concave
simple
5
When Brutus is on the battlefield, facing off with Mark Antony, he gets word his wife has died. How did she die?
She swallowed hot coals.
The plebians set her house on fire, and she burned within it.
She died in childbirth with Brutus' first son.
She lost too much blood from stabbing herself in the leg.
6
Which Julius Caesar character does this passage describe?
Mark Antony
Octavius
Cassius
Brutus
7
Select the best example of dramatic irony in Julius Caesar:
Portia expresses frustration over Brutus not including her in his plan.
Caesar brags about his constancy as he refuses to pardon Metellus Cimber.
Cassius and Brutus argue in the tent on the battlefield.
Mark Antony reveals Caesar's bloody robes to the Plebeians.
8
The plebeians are the common people in ancient Rome.
False
True
9
Identify the structure of this sentence:
compound
concave
simple
complex
10
What is the likely reason that Mark Antony shakes hands with Caesar's murderers and tells them he loves them?
he is weak and goes along with whoever has power
he is relieved they have prevented Caesar's tyranny
he is easily impressed and looks on the conspirators like celebrities
he is calculating and knows he needs their trust
11
Identify the structure of this sentence:
complex
concave
simple
compound
12
Brutus decides to assassinate Caesar because he fears Rome becoming a(n)...
limited republic
hereditary monarchy
autocracy
democracy
13
Identify the structure of this sentence:
compound
simple
complex
concave
14
What literary concept does this passage from Julius Caesar best represent?
tragic hero
theme
dramatic irony
character foil
15
Identify the structure of this sentence:
complex
concave
simple
compound
16
What does it suggest about Brutus that he agrees to Mark Antony giving the funeral speech unattended?
Brutus is having doubts about his involvement in Caesar's assassination.
Brutus is loyal and trusting, maybe to a fault.
Brutus is passive and goes along with whatever the group proposes.
Brutus is calulating and manipulative.
17
What is one notable difference between a soliloquy and a monologue?
a soliloquy reveals a character's inner thoughts, while a monologue may not
a soliloquy is delivered alone, while a monologue is delivered in a group
a soliloquy is heard by the other characters, while a monologue is not
a soliloquy is sung, while a monologue is spoken
18
Which theme does this passage from Julius Caesar best represent?
power
betrayal
fate
friendship

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