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Coriolanus Act 3 Scene 3 Quiz
Coriolanus Act 3 Scene 3 Quiz
What do the tribunes command the citizens to do to Coriolanus?
Leave the forum
Listen quietly
Crown him as consul
Seize and banish him
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What literary device is evident in “hydra of the common people”?
Irony
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
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What does his banishment symbolize in the play?
The triumph of justice
The end of war with the Volscians
The rejection of heroism by democracy
The fall of the Senate
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What action seals Coriolanus’s fate?
His refusal to speak further
Menenius’s withdrawal
The tribunes ordering his banishment
The Senate’s final vote
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What phrase does Coriolanus utter to close his defiance?
“I bow to Rome’s will.”
“There is a world elsewhere.”
“Let peace be upon you.”
“I repent my words.”
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What punishment do the tribunes first propose for Coriolanus?
Execution by sword
Loss of his title only
Imprisonment for life
Banishment from Rome
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What charge do they formally declare against him?
Conspiracy with Cominius
Cowardice in battle
Disobedience to the Senate
Treason against the people of Rome
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Who are the main speakers in this scene?
Cominius, Aufidius, and messengers
Soldiers and tribunes
Coriolanus, Sicinius, Brutus, and the citizens
Volumnia, Virgilia, and Menenius
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What emotion dominates the end of this scene?
Bitterness and pride
Fear and uncertainty
Joy and celebration
Relief and calm
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What does Coriolanus mean when he says, “You common cry of curs”?
He insults the mob as cowardly followers
He praises their loyalty
He warns them of the tribunes
He asks them for mercy
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How does this scene connect to the play’s larger conflict?
It introduces new characters of power
It concludes the war triumphantly
It marks the turning point toward tragedy
It resolves the political unrest
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What is Coriolanus’s reaction to being accused?
He defends his honor fiercely
He flees immediately
He laughs at their claim
He kneels in apology
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Where does Act 3 Scene 3 take place?
In the Senate chamber
Before the Capitol in Rome
At Corioli
At Volumnia’s house
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What does Coriolanus call the people during his defense?
Noble citizens
A hydra of many heads
Fickle servants
Faithful Romans
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What decision do the people shout in unison?
“Banish him!”
“Crown him!”
“Kill him!”
“Forgive him!”
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What does Menenius attempt to do during the confrontation?
Call for guards to arrest Coriolanus
Urge the Senate to intervene
Calm both sides and restore order
Support the tribunes’ claim
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What is the general mood of the citizens at the start of the scene?
Angry and restless
Calm and content
Joyful and celebratory
Fearful and confused
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Who tries to protect Coriolanus as the citizens grow violent?
Volumnia and Virgilia
The Roman guards
Menenius and Cominius
Sicinius and Brutus
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How do the tribunes interpret Coriolanus’s words?
As open defiance of the people
As a plea for forgiveness
As a sign of weakness
As a misunderstanding
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What theme dominates this scene?
The strength of family loyalty
The peace after victory
The beauty of forgiveness
The struggle between pride and democracy
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How does Menenius react to the people’s decision?
He mourns the loss of reason
He sides with the tribunes
He celebrates the justice served
He leaves without comment
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How do the tribunes manipulate the citizens?
By flattering their wisdom
By offering them grain
By threatening punishment
By appealing to their fear of tyranny
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What does Coriolanus accuse the tribunes of doing?
Serving the Senate too eagerly
Turning the people against their defenders
Stealing his title
Ignoring Rome’s military needs
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How does Shakespeare portray the crowd in this scene?
Rational and wise
Quiet and fearful
Loyal and brave
Fickle and easily swayed
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What does Coriolanus declare about his service to Rome?
That the people never deserved him
That he owes nothing to the Senate
That his victories were exaggerated
That he has earned more through valor than words
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How does Coriolanus address the tribunes?
As the tongues of the multitude
As noble adversaries
As loyal friends
As wise governors of Rome
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Who do the tribunes convince the people to condemn?
Menenius
Volumnia
Coriolanus
Cominius
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What accusation do Sicinius and Brutus make against Coriolanus?
That he betrayed Rome to the Volscians
That he stole public funds
That he seeks to overthrow the people’s power
That he fled from battle
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What word best describes Coriolanus’s tone in this scene?
Fearful
Defiant
Apologetic
Humble
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What does Coriolanus vow as he leaves Rome?
To return humbled
To live in exile peacefully
To forgive the people
To fight against his homeland
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