Why would a general stop in the middle of a mountain of treasure to tell us how much he hates the plunder of war? Coriolanus Act 1 Scene 5 Quiz. The quiz is about Martius’ obsession with the retreating Aufidius rather than the wealth of the conquered city. Think of the soldier’s singular obsession.
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Coriolanus Act 1 Scene 5 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 1 Scene 5 take place?
- Who enters first in Act 1 Scene 5?
- What does Martius do upon entering Corioli?
- How does Martius appear physically in this scene?
- What does Martius urge his soldiers to do inside Corioli?
- Who joins Martius shortly after he enters the city?
- What does Martius call for when he sees more Volscians approaching?
- What command does Martius give to Lartius?
- How does Martius describe his injuries?
- What word best captures Martius’s demeanor in this scene?
- What does Martius decide to do after securing Corioli?
- Who commands the other division of the Roman army mentioned here?
- What emotion drives Martius’s actions in this scene?
- What literary device dominates Martius’s language when addressing his soldiers?
- What does Martius call the Volscians after routing them?
- What does Martius’s behavior inside Corioli reveal about his leadership?
- What order does Martius give regarding the captured city?
- What does Lartius admire about Martius in this scene?
- What does Martius refuse to do after the victory?
- How does Martius motivate his men after the fight?
- What element of Martius’s character is highlighted in this scene?
- How does Shakespeare use imagery in this scene?
- What is the mood of the Roman soldiers in this scene?
- What does Martius’s speech reveal about his attitude toward glory?
- How does Lartius respond when Martius insists on rejoining the battle?
- What theme does this scene reinforce?
- Who is Martius’s main target as he leaves Corioli?
- What quality earns Martius admiration from his peers in this scene?
- How does Martius view the Volscian army after taking Corioli?
- What foreshadowing is suggested by Martius’s unrelenting pride here?