Cassius in Julius Caesar Act I, sc. 3 (line 63)

Who is Cassius speaking to in this excerpt from "Julius Caesar"?

• Brutus

• Casca

• Caesar

• Antony

Answer explanation

Cassius is speaking to Casca in this excerpt from 'Julius Caesar', making Casca the correct choice.

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What does Cassius suggest is the reason for the strange occurrences in the heavens?

• The anger of the gods

• The impatience of the heavens

• The true cause of monstrous quality

• The fear of the people

Answer explanation

Cassius suggests that the true cause of the strange occurrences in the heavens is the monstrous quality, not the anger of the gods or impatience of the heavens.

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According to Cassius, what has heaven infused the strange occurrences with?

• Spirits

• Anger

• Fear

• Wonder

Answer explanation

According to Cassius, heaven has infused the strange occurrences with spirits, as mentioned in the text.

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What does Cassius compare the man he could name to Casca to?

• A lion in the Capitol

• A thunderstorm

• A ghost

• A beast

Answer explanation

Cassius compares the man he could name to Casca to a lion in the Capitol, not to a thunderstorm, ghost, or beast.

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What does Cassius believe about Caesar's rise to power?

• It is a natural progression

• It is a result of fate

• It is a threat to Rome

• It is a divine will

Answer explanation

Cassius believes that Caesar's rise to power is a threat to Rome, not a natural progression, result of fate, or divine will.

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How does Cassius describe the people of Rome in his speech?

• As brave and noble

• As weak and servile

• As wise and just

• As fearful and superstitious

Answer explanation

Cassius describes the people of Rome as weak and servile in his speech.

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What does Cassius use to persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar?

• Flattery and manipulation

• Promises of wealth

• Threats and intimidation

• Logical arguments

Answer explanation

Cassius uses flattery and manipulation to persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar, appealing to his sense of honor and patriotism.

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