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Coriolanus Act 2 Scene 2 Quiz
Coriolanus Act 2 Scene 2 Quiz
What concern do the tribunes express after the Senate’s decision?
That the Senate will dissolve
That Aufidius will invade again
That Cominius will resign his post
That Martius will turn against the people
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How does the Senate’s view of Martius differ from that of the tribunes?
The tribunes honor him more than the Senate
Both mistrust his military power
The Senate sees him as a hero, the tribunes as a threat
Both view him as corrupt
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Who enters during the officers’ conversation?
Aufidius
Volumnia
A Roman soldier
Menenius
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What literary device does Shakespeare use in Cominius’s speech?
Historical allegory
Imagery of war and heroism
Comic irony
Romantic metaphor
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What theme is highlighted through the Senate’s proceedings?
The corruption of Volscian spies
The strength of the Roman military
The power of love and loyalty
The tension between pride and political necessity
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What dramatic purpose does Act 1 Scene 10 serve in the play?
It introduces the tribunes’ scheming
It completes Martius’s transformation into Coriolanus
It begins Aufidius’s political rise
It ends the Volscian war entirely
None
What does this scene reveal about Roman politics?
The consulship requires both military valor and popular approval
Only the Senate decides on leaders
The people have no influence in elections
The tribunes hold supreme authority
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Who remarks on Martius’s pride as his greatest flaw?
A Roman officer
Cominius
Brutus
Menenius
None
What do Sicinius and Brutus plan to exploit to weaken Martius?
His arrogance and disdain for the commoners
His loyalty to Cominius
His compassion for the poor
His friendship with Menenius
None
What tone dominates Cominius’s speech to the Senate?
Casual humor
Formal admiration and sincere praise
Melancholic reflection
Sarcastic critique
None
What emotion dominates Martius’s attitude toward the public ceremony?
Pride and excitement
Fear and anxiety
Curiosity and indifference
Disgust and frustration
None
What honor is being considered for Caius Martius in this scene?
A seat among the tribunes
Governorship of Corioli
Election as consul
Command of the Roman army
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How does Cominius describe Martius’s courage?
Reckless and foolish
Proud but controlled
Unmatched and selfless
Calculated and cautious
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What does the Senate decide to do next regarding Martius’s appointment?
Reject his candidacy
Send him to the people for their approval
Exile him from Rome
Crown him immediately
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What does Menenius advise Martius to do regarding the ceremony?
Appeal directly to the tribunes
Refuse and risk losing the consulship
Demand exemption from tradition
Comply politely and win favor
None
Who opens the scene with a discussion about Caius Martius?
The tribunes
The citizens of Rome
Two officers of state
Menenius and Cominius
None
How does this scene end?
With Martius preparing to face the people
With Volumnia arriving at the Senate
With Aufidius attacking Rome
With Menenius warning the tribunes
None
What do the senators do after hearing Cominius’s speech?
They unanimously support Martius for consul
They delay the vote
They question his loyalty
They ask for more witnesses
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How does Martius feel about showing his wounds to the citizens?
He looks forward to it eagerly
He accepts it with grace
He despises the idea
He considers it an honor
None
Where does Act 2 Scene 2 take place?
At Volumnia’s house
On the battlefield near Corioli
In the Capitol of Rome
In the Volscian camp
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What does the Senate’s approval of Martius set in motion?
His exile from Rome
A rebellion among the tribunes
A new war with the Volscians
His public confrontation with the people
None
What quality of Martius impresses the Senate most?
His wealth and family status
His alliances with the tribunes
His bravery and loyalty to Rome
His eloquence and diplomacy
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What does Menenius symbolize in this scene?
A voice of moderation between classes
The rage of the people
The ambition of the Senate
The cunning of the Volscians
None
Who speaks in praise of Martius before the Senate?
Sicinius
Cominius
Brutus
Menenius
None
What theme continues to develop from this scene?
The triumph of love over pride
The decay of the Roman army
The clash between honor and democracy
The pursuit of vengeance
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What does Cominius recount in his speech?
Aufidius’s betrayal of Rome
The Senate’s corruption and greed
Martius’s heroic actions during the war with the Volscians
The people’s demand for peace
None
What do Sicinius and Brutus plan during the Senate session?
To warn Volumnia about her son
To accuse Menenius of corruption
To undermine Martius’s popularity with the people
To nominate Cominius as consul instead
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What are the officers discussing about Martius?
His refusal of spoils
His return from war
His nomination for the consulship
His quarrel with Aufidius
None
Who is present during the Senate proceedings but remains cautious?
The soldiers of Aufidius
The tribunes
The citizens of Corioli
The Volscians
None
Why must Martius appear before the people?
To confess his pride
To apologize for past insults
To show his wounds and earn their votes
To deliver a military report
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