Marc Antony in Julius Caesar Act III, sc. 1 (line 254)

Who is the speaker of the monologue in the provided text?

• Julius Caesar

• Brutus

• Marc Antony

• Cassius

Answer explanation

The correct speaker of the monologue in the provided text is Marc Antony, as indicated by the content of the text.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

In the monologue, what does Marc Antony refer to as "thou bleeding piece of earth"?

• Julius Caesar's body

• The battlefield

• Rome

• The Senate

Answer explanation

In the monologue, Marc Antony refers to Julius Caesar's body as 'thou bleeding piece of earth'.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What does Marc Antony predict will happen to Italy as a result of Caesar's death?

• Peace and prosperity

• Domestic fury and fierce civil strife

• Economic growth

• Political stability

Answer explanation

Marc Antony predicts that Italy will experience domestic fury and fierce civil strife as a result of Caesar's death.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What phrase does Marc Antony use to signal the unleashing of chaos and war?

• "Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war"

• "Woe to the hand that shed this costly blood"

• "Thou art the ruins of the noblest man"

• "A curse shall light upon the limbs of men"

Answer explanation

Marc Antony uses the phrase 'Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war' to signal the unleashing of chaos and war.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to Marc Antony, what will mothers do when they see their infants "quartered with the hands of war"?

• Weep uncontrollably

• Smile

• Seek revenge

• Flee the country

Answer explanation

According to Marc Antony, mothers will smile when they see their infants 'quartered with the hands of war' as mentioned in the text.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Marc Antony call Brutus in his speech?

• The noblest Roman of them all

• A traitor

• A coward

• A friend

Answer explanation

Marc Antony calls Brutus 'The noblest Roman of them all' in his speech.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Marc Antony use to sway the public's opinion against the conspirators?

• Caesar's will

• Bribery

• Threats

• Promises of power

Answer explanation

Marc Antony uses Caesar's will to sway the public's opinion against the conspirators by revealing the contents and invoking sympathy for Caesar.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does Marc Antony describe Caesar's wounds?

• As silent witnesses

• As marks of honor

• As symbols of betrayal

• As signs of weakness

Answer explanation

Marc Antony describes Caesar's wounds as symbols of betrayal.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3