Julius Caesar

by

William Shakespeare

Julius Caesar: Act 3, scene 1 Quiz 10 questions

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What is Caesar's response when Artemidorus urges him to read his letter?
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Caesar ignores Artemidorus completely
Caesar agrees and reads the letter immediately
Caesar suggests that he will read the letter last
Caesar tears up the letter in front of Artemidorus
What is Cassius's reaction when Popilius wishes him well in his "enterprise"?
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Cassius ignores Popilius, knowing he isn't aware of the conspiracy
Cassius privately fears that Popilius has discovered the conspiracy
Cassius thanks Popilius, assuming he's talking about Cassius's own political campaign
Cassius realizes that Popilius is going to join in the assassination
How does Caesar respond to Metellus Cimber's appeal for his banished brother?
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Caesar remains steadfast and refuses to change his mind
Caesar agrees to reconsider after hearing Metellus's appeal
Caesar changes his mind and agrees to immediately lift the banishment
Caesar grows angry and banishes Metellus as well
How does Caesar react to Brutus joining the conspirators' violent attack on him?
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He continues to resist and fight back against the conspirators
He appears shocked by the betrayal and gives up resistance
He pulls out a dagger and stabs Brutus in self-defense
He reveals that he knew about the conspiracy all along
What does Brutus suggest the conspirators do after Caesar's assassination?
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Hide all evidence of their involvement and say nothing
Tell the Roman people that Caesar was killed in an accident
Flee from the Rome immediately to avoid punishment
Cover themselves in Caesar's blood and publicly announce the assassination
What does Brutus's reaction to Antony's appeal foreshadow?
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Brutus's alliance with Antony
Antony's decision to leave Rome
Antony's further manipulation of Brutus
Brutus's murder of Antony
How does Brutus plan to handle Antony's mistrust and the fear of the crowds?
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He plans to use a logical explanation to establish unity
He plans to flee Rome to avoid scrutiny
He plans to arrest Antony and silence the crowds
He plans to declare himself the new leader of Rome
What request does Antony make of the conspirators?
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He asks to be made the new leader of Rome
He asks to be allowed speak at Caesar's funeral
He asks them to leave Rome immediately
He asks for a personal guard for his protection
Why is Brutus naïve about Antony's upcoming speech at Caesar's funeral?
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He overestimates Antony's ability to sway the crowd with logic
He places too much faith in Cassius's influence over Antony
He underestimates the emotional power of Antony's words
He assumes that Antony will not show up to the funeral
What does Antony prophesy after the others have left Caesar's corpse?
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Antony predicts that there will be a time of great prosperity in Rome
Antony sees a vision of Caesar's ghost haunting Rome
Antony believes that Octavius Caesar will rise to power
Antony foretells that a civil war will break out across Italy