Cassius in Julius Caesar Act I, sc. 2 (line 90)

Who is Cassius speaking to in this passage?

• Caesar

• Brutus

• Antony

• Octavius

Answer explanation

Cassius is speaking to Brutus in this passage, making 'Brutus' the correct choice.

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What does Cassius claim to know about Brutus?

• His outward favour

• His secret plans

• His family history

• His financial status

Answer explanation

Cassius claims to know about Brutus' outward favour, not his secret plans, family history, or financial status.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Cassius say he would rather not be?

• A king

• A soldier

• In awe of such a thing as himself

• A politician

Answer explanation

Cassius says he would rather not be in awe of such a thing as himself, as mentioned in the answer choice.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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What challenge did Caesar propose to Cassius?

• To fight in a duel

• To leap into an angry flood and swim to yonder point

• To climb a mountain

• To run a race

Answer explanation

Caesar proposed to Cassius to leap into an angry flood and swim to yonder point, as the challenge.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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How did Cassius respond to Caesar's challenge?

• He refused to participate

• He accepted and plunged in

• He asked for more time

• He laughed it off

Answer explanation

Cassius responded to Caesar's challenge by accepting and plunging in, showing his willingness to engage in the challenge.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who cried "Help me, Cassius, or I sink!"?

• A. Aeneas

• B. Caesar

• C. Cassius

• D. Anchises

Answer explanation

Caesar cried 'Help me, Cassius, or I sink!' in the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who did Aeneas carry from the flames of Troy?

• A. Caesar

• B. Cassius

• C. Anchises

• D. Titinius

Answer explanation

Aeneas carried Anchises from the flames of Troy, making option C the correct choice.

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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What did Cassius observe about Caesar when he had a fever in Spain?

• A. Caesar's eyes lost their lustre

• B. Caesar's lips turned blue

• C. Caesar's hands turned cold

• D. Caesar's voice became louder

Answer explanation

Cassius observed that Caesar's eyes lost their lustre when he had a fever in Spain, indicating the correct answer choice is A.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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What did Caesar cry out for when he was sick?

• A. Help from Cassius

• B. Water from Titinius

• C. Aid from Aeneas

• D. Support from the Romans

Answer explanation

Caesar cried out for water from Titinius when he was sick, making option B the correct choice.

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What amazes Cassius about Caesar?

• A. Caesar's strength

• B. Caesar's leadership

• C. Caesar's feeble temper

• D. Caesar's wisdom

Answer explanation

Cassius is amazed by Caesar's feeble temper, as indicated in the question. This contrasts with the common perception of Caesar's strength and leadership qualities.

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