The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act 3.2-3.3 – Flashcards

Which statement most accurately explains Brutus' intentions for giving his speech at Caesar's funeral? A. Brutus wants the Romans to know that he and Mark Antony have become close friends and he supports Mark Antony and Octavius' rule: it is for the good of Rome and its freedom from tyranny. B. Brutus wants the Romans to know his noble reason for assassinating Caesar: it was for the good of Rome and its freedom from tyranny. C. Brutus wants the Romans to know that he wants to be the next ruler of Rome and he will not allow Mark Antony to stop him; he is hiding the fact that he is acting from ambition. D. Brutus wants the Romans to know that Caesar's assassination was a mistake for which he apologizes; he was only acting from ambition.

Which statement summarizes the main idea of Mark Antony's speech best? A. Mark Antony fully supports the conspirators' actions because Caesar was ambitious, even though Caesar tried to act genuine by naming the people as his heirs in his will; mutiny is not an expected reaction from the Roman crowd. B. Mark Antony fully supports Brutus as the next dictator of Rome because Caesar was overly ambitious and harmful to Rome; mutiny might be an expected reaction from the Roman crowd. C. Mark Antony refutes Brutus' accusations of Caesar being overly ambitious by giving examples of his humility and his great love for Romans, whom he named as heirs in his will; mutiny might be an expected reaction from the Roman crowd. D. Mark Antony is too overcome with grief at the loss of Caesar to give an effective speech, so the crowd is not aware of Caesar's ambition; mutiny is not an expected reaction from the Roman crowd.

Based on his speech in act 3.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, which word does not describe Brutus? A. stoic B. emotional C. naïve D. rational

BRUTUS: . . . I say that Brutus' love to Caesar was no less than his. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. . . . As Caesar loved me, I weep for him. As he was fortunate, I rejoice at it. As he was valiant, I honor him. But as he was ambitious, I slew him. There is tears for his love, joy for his fortune, honor for his valor, and death for his ambition. Who is here so base that would be a bondman? If any, speak, for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any, speak, for him have I offended. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak, for him have I offended. I pause for a reply. Which statement summarizes the main idea of Brutus' speech? A. Though Brutus loved Caesar, his love for Rome outweighed it, so he assassinated the ambitious Caesar in Rome's best interest. B. Brutus does not give any reason for assassinating Caesar; he was simply following along with the conspirators' plan. C. Brutus did not like Caesar because Caesar accused him of being ambitious; therefore, Brutus killed him. D. Brutus loved Caesar and participated in the assassination against his will; therefore, he condemns the ambitious conspirators for their actions.

Which form does Brutus' speech use? A. blank verse B. prose C. sonnet D. rhymed iambic pentameter

Third Plebeian: Your name, sir, truly. CINNA THE POET: Truly, my name is Cinna. First Plebeian: Tear him to pieces! He's a conspirator! CINNA THE POET: I am Cinna the Poet, I am Cinna the Poet! Fourth Plebeian: Tear him for his bad verses, tear him for his bad verses! CINNA THE POET: I am not Cinna the conspirator! . . . Third Plebeian: Tear him; tear him! [The plebeians beat Cinna the Poet] Which word describes the character traits of the plebeian mob best? A. friendly B. sad C. cruel D. kind

Rhetoric

Self-effacement

Mutiny