Marc Antony in Julius Caesar Act III, sc. 1 (line 211)

Who is the speaker in the provided excerpt from "Julius Caesar"?

• Caesar

• Brutus

• Antony

• Cassius

Answer explanation

The speaker in the provided excerpt from 'Julius Caesar' is Antony, making 'Antony' the correct choice.

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In the excerpt, what does Antony say his credit now stands on?

• Solid ground

• Slippery ground

• Firm ground

• Rocky ground

Answer explanation

In the excerpt, Antony says his credit now stands on slippery ground, indicating uncertainty or instability.

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According to Antony, what are the two ways he might be perceived?

• A hero or a villain

• A friend or an enemy

• A coward or a flatterer

• A leader or a follower

Answer explanation

Antony might be perceived as a coward or a flatterer according to his own words.

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What does Antony suggest would grieve Caesar more than his death?

• Antony's betrayal

• Antony making peace with Caesar's foes

• Antony's own death

• Antony's exile

Answer explanation

Antony making peace with Caesar's foes is suggested to grieve Caesar more than his death, as it implies a betrayal of Caesar's legacy and principles.

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What metaphor does Antony use to describe Caesar in the line "O world, thou wast the forest to this hart"?

• Caesar as a tree

• Caesar as a hunter

• Caesar as a forest

• Caesar as a hart (deer)

Answer explanation

Antony uses the metaphor of Caesar being a hart (deer) in the line 'O world, thou wast the forest to this hart.' This comparison highlights Caesar's vulnerability and innocence amidst a dangerous world.

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What does Antony predict will happen to Rome after Caesar's death?

• Peace and prosperity

• Chaos and civil war

• Foreign invasion

• Economic collapse

Answer explanation

Antony predicts that chaos and civil war will happen to Rome after Caesar's death.

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How does Antony describe Brutus in his speech?

• The noblest Roman of them all

• A traitor to Rome

• A cowardly conspirator

• A misguided friend

Answer explanation

Antony describes Brutus as 'The noblest Roman of them all' in his speech.

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What does Antony use to sway the public's opinion during his speech?

• Bribery

• Caesar's will

• Threats

• Promises of power

Answer explanation

Antony uses Caesar's will to sway the public's opinion during his speech, revealing the contents to gain their support.

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