Cassius in Julius Caesar Act I, sc. 2 (line 90)

Who is Cassius speaking to in this passage?

• Caesar

• Brutus

• Antony

• Octavius

Answer explanation

Cassius is speaking to Brutus in this passage, making 'Brutus' the correct choice.

What does Cassius claim to know about Brutus?

• His outward favour

• His secret plans

• His family history

• His financial status

Answer explanation

Cassius claims to know about Brutus' outward favour, not his secret plans, family history, or financial status.

What does Cassius say he would rather not be?

• A king

• A soldier

• In awe of such a thing as himself

• A politician

Answer explanation

Cassius says he would rather not be in awe of such a thing as himself, as mentioned in the answer choice.

What challenge did Caesar propose to Cassius?

• To fight in a duel

• To leap into an angry flood and swim to yonder point

• To climb a mountain

• To run a race

Answer explanation

Caesar proposed to Cassius to leap into an angry flood and swim to yonder point, as the challenge.

How did Cassius respond to Caesar's challenge?

• He refused to participate

• He accepted and plunged in

• He asked for more time

• He laughed it off

Answer explanation

Cassius responded to Caesar's challenge by accepting and plunging in, showing his willingness to engage in the challenge.

Who cried "Help me, Cassius, or I sink!"?

• A. Aeneas

• B. Caesar

• C. Cassius

• D. Anchises

Answer explanation

Caesar cried 'Help me, Cassius, or I sink!' in the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare.

Who did Aeneas carry from the flames of Troy?

• A. Caesar

• B. Cassius

• C. Anchises

• D. Titinius

Answer explanation

Aeneas carried Anchises from the flames of Troy, making option C the correct choice.

What did Cassius observe about Caesar when he had a fever in Spain?

• A. Caesar's eyes lost their lustre

• B. Caesar's lips turned blue

• C. Caesar's hands turned cold

• D. Caesar's voice became louder

Answer explanation

Cassius observed that Caesar's eyes lost their lustre when he had a fever in Spain, indicating the correct answer choice is A.

What did Caesar cry out for when he was sick?

• A. Help from Cassius

• B. Water from Titinius

• C. Aid from Aeneas

• D. Support from the Romans

Answer explanation

Caesar cried out for water from Titinius when he was sick, making option B the correct choice.

What amazes Cassius about Caesar?

• A. Caesar's strength

• B. Caesar's leadership

• C. Caesar's feeble temper

• D. Caesar's wisdom

Answer explanation

Cassius is amazed by Caesar's feeble temper, as indicated in the question. This contrasts with the common perception of Caesar's strength and leadership qualities.