The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Unit Test (84%)

Which quotations support the central idea that Brutus thinks Caesar is dangerous and needs to be killed before he becomes even more dangerous? Select three options.

A. "Fashion it thus: that what he is, augmented, / Would run to these and these extremities;" D. "And since the quarrel / Will bear no colour for the thing he is" E. "And therefore think him as a serpent's egg / Which, hatched, would as his kind grow mischievous, / And kill him in the shell."

What moral dilemma does Brutus confront in this excerpt?

A. Brutus makes the choice to let go of his anger toward Cassius and forgive him.

Which statement best explains why Shakespeare has Cassius use the word fawn rather than a synonym such as flatter to describe his actions?

A. Fawn is more negative, suggesting manipulation of another for personal gain.

Why is this excerpt an example of situational irony?

A. Portia died from her wounds the same night she cut herself to prove her strength to her husband.

What is the best summary of this monologue?

A. Portia says that if Brutus were simply sick, he would do something to get better. As his wife, he has made a promise to her, and she pleads with him to tell her what is on his mind. She also inquiries about the men who were sneaking around their house.

Which statement best describes the meaning of the imagery in the line "It is the bright day that brings forth the adder"? (An adder is a snake.)

A. The sun shines on Caesar, but he must watch his steps around others.

How are paraphrasing and summarizing similar? Select three options.

A. They include details of the text. B. They are written with new words. C. They include the main idea of the original text.

Which quotations from this excerpt are examples of imagery? Select three options.

B. "And graves have yawned, and yielded up their dead." C. "Fierce fiery warriors fight upon the clouds." D. "The noise of battle hurtled in the air."

Which statement best compares Brutus's remarks at the death of his wife, Portia, to his words before his own death?

B. Brutus is matter of fact when talking about both deaths, but he takes time for reflection when talking about his own impending death.

What is the effect of Cassius's question on Brutus?

B. Brutus tells Cassius that Caesar should not be king.

Which prediction about the plot does this passage most support?

B. Brutus will take his own life.

Which tragic element reveals the theme that lying to one's spouse can lead to tragedy?

B. Brutus's tragic flaw of being easily manipulated leads to his lying to his wife and her suicide.

Which summary of the passage is the best?

B. Even though Brutus has no personal reason for killing Caesar, Brutus decides that, for the good of the people, Caesar must be killed. If Caesar were crowned, it may change his personality, and the power may cause him to become dangerous.

Which central idea is reflected in this passage?

B. The friendship and confidence between Cassius and Brutus is deteriorating.

What tone does Portia use when speaking to Brutus?

B. bitter

Which details are important to consider when analyzing nuance in a text? Select two options.

B. connotation C. tone

How does the characterization of Caesar in this passage connect to the central idea of the passage?

C. Brutus decides to join the conspiracy against Caesar because he fears that Caesar will become ruthless once he climbs ambition's ladder and has absolute power.

Which paraphrase from the passage best explains Brutus's motivation in this scene?

C. Brutus wants a more honorable death than to be killed by his enemies.

How does the allusion in this excerpt from Julius Caesar affect the reader's understanding of the plot?

C. It reinforces the notion that Brutus's enemies would prevent him from dying honorably.

A form of irony that is understood by the audience but not by the characters in a play is

C. dramatic irony.

Which conclusion does this excerpt best support?

C. that Brutus is considering taking his own life

What external conflict does Portia want Brutus to reveal to her?

C. the cause for men to be lurking in darkness and what possible threat they pose to Portia and Brutus

Which piece of evidence best supports the theme that dignity has a high cost?

D. "I killed not thee with half so good a will."

What do the symbols of mirrors and glass represent in this excerpt?

D. the ability to see one's worth

Which statement best summarizes the conflict in this passage?

Portia is upset because Brutus is behaving as if something is wrong, and he will not confide in her.