1) Identify Brutus's first strategic error after taking leadership of the conspiracy. a) He decided to meet at Caesar's house at the eighth hour. b) He argued against killing Antony along with Caesar. c) He refused to allow the conspirators to take an oath. d) He suggested that Cicero should not be invited to join. 2) Recall the reason for Calpurnia urging Caesar to stay at home rather than appear at the Senate. a) He travels too much; they have hardly seen each other lately b) His grandchildren are coming to visit c) He does not appear presentable enough d) She has had nightmares about his death 3) Who states the following: “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.” a) Mark Antony b) Cicero c) Caesar d) Brutus 4) After Caesar's death, why does Cassius express misgivings about Antony's request to deliver a funeral oration? a) He wanted to deliver the primary speech himself. b) He believed Antony was secretly loyal to Brutus. c) He worried Antony might blame the conspirators in his speech. d) He thought Antony would refuse to speak publicly. 5) Mark Antony’s speech is described as “ironical” when he calls Casca “my valiant Casca.” Identify the meaning of irony in this context. a) Expressing genuine surprise and deep confusion. b) Speaking with sincere praise and heartfelt admiration. c) Delivering a speech with great emotion and passion. d) Using words that mean the opposite of what is truly intended.

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