HE2 JC Act 2.1 Quiz Prep
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- Q1
Which is the best paraphrase of lines 10-12 in 2.1?
Caesar will have to die. It is my responsibility, and not the general population's, to attack him.
Caesar must be killed, not because I dislike him, but because it is the best option for all Romans.
Caesar must be killed by my hand even though I am not mad at him.
I may have to end Caesar's life to protect my power, along with the Senate's.
Caesar must not live. I will have to play an active role in his death because I do not like him and neither does the majority of Rome.
30s - Q2
Lines 14 and 15 of 2.1 is an example of
metaphor
simile
parallelism
personification
hyperbole
30s - Q3
What is Brutus worried about in lines 21-27 of 2.1?
Caesar will ascend to the clouds.
Caesar will not remain humble.
Caesar will become king.
Caesar will lose his ambition.
Caesar will lose friendships.
30s - Q4
Brutus' speech in 2.1.10-34 is an example of
monologue
apostrophe
aside
soliloquy
dialogue
30s - Q5
Lines 53-54 of 2.1 are an example of
hyperbole
flashback
allusion
metaphor
parallelism
30s - Q6
"Speak, strike, redress" utilizes which two devices?
parallelism and alliteration
parallelism and consonance
antithesis and assonance
consonance and antithesis
assonance and repetition
30s - Q7
Which is the BEST explanation as to the significance about the line, "Sir, March is wasted fifteen days." (Shakespeare 2.1.59)?
The rabblement is voting to crown Caesar as king today.
The Senate plans to crown Caesar as king today.
Brutus realizes time is up: Caesar is going to be crowned as king today, and he must be stopped before potentially he turns into a tyrant.
Brutus knows the conspiracy is going to kill Caesar today.
Brutus knows Cassius is building a conspiracy against Caesar, and he must stop them from attacking Caesar today.
30s - Q8
Which is the BEST word to describe how Brutus feels in 2.1.44-69?
despondent
vexed
proud
eager
irate
30s - Q9
The word "phantasma" in line 65 most likely means
angel
nightmare
ghost
animal
monster
30s