What was the purpose of Cassius' speech to Brutus? Act 1, Scene 2

To persuade Brutus that Caesar should not be the sole ruler of Rome.

To entertain Brutus with an anecdote about swimming in the Tiber River.

To express that he is not in support of Caesar being the sole ruler of Rome.

To inform Brutus that Caesar has certain medical conditions that may affect his role as ruler.

The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, / But in ourselves, that we are underlings.” Act I, Scene 2

Public Self versus Private Self

Misinterpretations and Misreadings

Which quote represents Brutus' moral dilemma? Act 2, Scene 1

“…and for my part, / I know no personal cause to spurn at him, / But for the general.”

“It is the bright day that brings forth the adder…”

“The abuse of greatness is, when it disjoins / Remorse from power…”

“And therefore think of him as a serpent’s egg…”

How does the Brutus change throughout the passage? Act 2, Scene 1

At first, Brutus was unsure of whether or not to kill Caesar, and then he decided to do it.

At first, Brutus was unsure of whether or not to kill Caesar, and then he decided not to.

At first, Brutus wanted to kill Caesar, and then he decided to wait.

At first, Brutus wanted to kill Caesar, and then he decided not to.

How are Brutus’ and Antony’s perspectives different? Act 3, Scene 2

Brutus believes that Caesar’s death is justified, while Antony believes that the citizens of Rome should mourn for Caesar.

Brutus believes that Caesar had too much ambition, while Antony believes that Caesar was not honorable.

Brutus believes that the citizens of Rome should mourn for Caesar, while Antony believes that Caesar’s death is justified.

Brutus believes that the citizens of Rome should listen to him, while Antony believes that the citizens of Rome should disregard Brutus.

How will Cassius further try to manipulate Brutus into joining the conspiracy?

have a messenger deliver a telegram

a Speech delivered while a character is alone on stage.

Comments meant to be heard only by the audience while other characters are on statge.

A dialogue between two characters in a play.

a word that sounds like another word but has a different meaning, like there, their, and they're.

Comments meant to be heard by the audience only while other characters are on stage.

A speech delivered while a character is alone on stage

A conversation between two characters.

A comparison using "like" or "as".

What may prevent the assassination from taking place?

Caesar may decide to stay home.

Cassius might warn Caesar of the plot.

The conspirators might be too far away from Caesar to carry it out.

How does Brutus's behavior change?

He doesn't talk/confide to his wife.

Calphurnia dreamed that:

a statue of Caesar was filled with holes that was pouring out blood.

a serpent hatched from an egg and bit Caesar.

a lioness was walking around the streets of Rome.

an animal that was being sacrificed did not have a heart.

Which of the following best describes Caesar's attitude about death?

Caesar is more dangerous than death.

One should listen to warnings about death.

Death of someone else is necessary for a man to become king.

What is the motivation for Brutus joining the assassination plot?

He has a deep hatred for Caesar.

He wants to become king himself.

He is a follower at heart and is just going along with the crowd.

What are Brutus’ feelings about Caesar?

loves him but does not want him crowned king

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An appeal to ETHICS.

Logos

Ethos

Pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Jealous and suspicious manipulator; wants to kill Caesar and Antony.

Brutus

Cassius

Casca

Cinna

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Stabs herself to prove loyalty to her husband.

Calpurnia

Portia

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Devoted follower of Caesar.

Brutus

Cassius

Cinna

Antony

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An appeal to EMOTIONS.

Logos

Ethos

Pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

First conspirator to stab Caesar.

Brutus

Cassius

Casca

Cinna

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A speech in which a character gives the audience personal insight into personal thoughts and feelings by talking aloud to himself; thinking out loud.

Rhetorical Question

Soliloquy

Aside

Mode of Persuasion

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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Julius Caesar Acts 1-3 Test Review

An appeal to ETHICS.

Jealous and suspicious manipulator; wants to kill Caesar and Antony.

Stabs herself to prove loyalty to her husband.

Devoted follower of Caesar.

An appeal to EMOTIONS.

First conspirator to stab Caesar.

A speech in which a character gives the audience personal insight into personal thoughts and feelings by talking aloud to himself; thinking out loud.

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Emperor of Rome; Disregards omens; distracted by his arrogance and the praise of others.

An appeal to LOGIC.

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