Eng 7 Julius Caesar Lesson Check 4.12

Brutus states that he assassinated Caesar because he "loved Rome more" than he loved Caesar.

Which best explains how Brutus's language affects the mood of this scene?

• It creates a sense of comfort in the reader, because it shows Brutus is trustworthy.

• It inspires the reader to feel anger towards Brutus, because he is manipulative.

• It causes the reader to feel bored, as Brutus's speech lacks interest.

• It lessens some of the reader's suspense, as it appears the crowd will accept Brutus's actions.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Brutus states that he assassinated Caesar because he "loved Rome more" than he loved Caesar.

Which best explains how Brutus's language affects the mood of this scene?

• It lessens some of the reader's suspense, as it appears the crowd will accept Brutus's actions.

• It causes the reader to feel bored, as Brutus's speech lacks interest.

• It inspires the reader to feel anger towards Brutus, because he is manipulative.

• It creates a sense of comfort in the reader, because it shows Brutus is trustworthy.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which best explains what motivates Caesar to ignore the warnings about his coming death?

• He is lazy and easily confused.

• He is entirely willing to trust Cassius and the other conspirators.

• He is wise enough to ask Brutus not to join with the conspirators.

• He is thirsty for power, which blinds him to several warnings of danger.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which best explains Decius's motivation for interpreting Calpurnia's dream in a positive way?

• He wants to see Caesar triumph before all of Rome.

• He wants to draw attention away from the conspiracy against Caesar.

• He doesn't want to believe that Caesar is in danger.

• He doesn't believe in omens.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which best explains why Brutus initially hesitates to join the conspirators?

• He knows that their motivations are different from his.

• He wants Caesar to be crowned king.

• The conspirators are loyal to Pompey, and Brutus hated Pompey.

• He wants to tell his wife his plans first.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which best describes the contents of Artemidorius's scroll?

• A warning to beware of the conspirators

• A note of congratulations

• Details of a murderous plot against Caesar

• A letter from a representative of the citizens of Rome

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Read the passage.

Brutus: (Turning away from her.) I am not well in health, and that is all.

Portia: No, my Brutus. You have some sick offense within your mind I ought to know of. (She kneels.) Upon my knees I charm you, that you unfold what men tonight have had resort to you.

Which best describes Portia based on her actions in this scene?

• disturbed

• charming

• loyal

• secretive

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Read the passage.

Brutus: (Turning away from her.) I am not well in health, and that is all.

Portia: No, my Brutus. You have some sick offense within your mind I ought to know of. (She kneels.) Upon my knees I charm you, that you unfold what men tonight have had resort to you.

Which best describes Brutus based upon his actions in this scene?

• disturbed

• charming

• loyal

• secretive

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which best explains how Brutus reacts to his wife after she insists on learning what troubles him?

• He prays to the gods to rid him of his nosy wife.

• He pushes her out of the room and tells her she is a nuisance.

• He reveals his secret to her.

• He tells her to forget it and not worry.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3