1. Cassius's character can best be described as
a. noble
b. idealistic
c. cunning
d. honest
C
2. Caesar diregards the omens for all the following reasons except
a. he does not trust the augurers.
b. he does not want to appear cowardly
c. he feels fate is inescapable
d. he feels invincible
C
3. Shakespeare uses Calphurnia to build suspense about what will happen in all of the following ways except
a. urging Caesar not to go to the Senate.
b. recounting all the disturbing omens.
c. suggesting that Caesar pretend he is ill.
d. relating that she dreamt Caesar was assasinated.
D
4. In his treatment of Cassius, Brutus is characterized as
a. arrogant and condescending
b. cynical and punishing
c. carefree and fun-loving
d. righteous but forgiving
D
b
d
a
c
For this, you'll have to depend on your own reading of the play itself and maybe on this:
http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/juliuscaesar/
I haven't read that play in over 50 years!! Maybe another teacher has.
Y91, I would STRONGLY suggest that you rent a DVD of the play Julius Caesar. Plays are meant to be watched and heard, not just read. You will understand it much better.
To arrive at the answers to these questions, we can analyze the given information and eliminate the incorrect options. Let's break it down:
1. To describe Cassius's character, we need to identify the best description from the given options (a, b, c, and d). By analyzing Cassius's actions and motivations throughout the story, it becomes clear that he is cunning, acting shrewdly and deviously to achieve his goals. Therefore, the correct answer is option c.
2. To determine Caesar's reasons for disregarding the omens, we need to identify the one reason that is NOT given in the options (a, b, c, and d). Analyzing Caesar's character and actions in the play, it is evident that he believes in his own invincibility. He thinks nothing can harm him, which is why he disregards the omens. Therefore, the correct answer is option d.
3. To understand how Shakespeare uses Calphurnia to build suspense about what will happen, we need to identify the one way that is NOT mentioned in the given options (a, b, c, and d). By examining Calphurnia's role in the play, it is evident that she does not relate a dream about Caesar's assassination. This option is not valid, so the correct answer is option d.
4. To characterize Brutus's treatment of Cassius, we need to identify the character traits exhibited by Brutus in their relationship from the given options (a, b, c, and d). Analyzing Brutus's behavior towards Cassius, it becomes clear that he is righteous but forgiving. Despite their disagreements and conflicts, Brutus ultimately forgives Cassius and remains true to his principles. Therefore, the correct answer is option d.