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Coriolanus Act 2 Scene 3 Quiz
Coriolanus Act 2 Scene 3 Quiz
Why must Martius appear before the citizens?
To apologize for his pride
To announce a peace treaty
To deliver a military report
To ask for their votes for consul
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Who persuades the citizens to vote in his favor?
Cominius’s argument
Volumnia’s message
Brutus’s flattery
Menenius’s influence and Martius’s reputation
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What strategy do Sicinius and Brutus use to change the citizens’ minds?
They bribe them with gold
They appeal to fear of tyranny
They threaten punishment
They promise food and wine
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How do the citizens describe Martius after being swayed by the tribunes?
As Rome’s greatest hero
As proud and unworthy of power
As a victim of jealousy
As generous and kind
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What is the final outcome of this scene?
The tribunes are exiled
Martius wins the people’s votes but earns their resentment
The Senate disbands
Martius is rejected outright
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How does Martius behave when addressing the citizens?
Silent and withdrawn
Angry and violent
Reluctant and sarcastic
Polite and humble
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Who instructs the citizens how to vote?
Volumnia
The tribunes Sicinius and Brutus
Menenius
Cominius
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What literary device dominates Martius’s dialogue?
Rhymed couplets
Comic exaggeration
Metaphor of love
Sarcasm and irony
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What emotion dominates the end of this scene?
Suspicion and tension
Joy and relief
Calm and unity
Pride and satisfaction
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What does Martius’s disdain for public approval reveal about his character?
He desires absolute power
He fears the tribunes
He distrusts the Senate
He values honor over popularity
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What does the act of “showing wounds” symbolize?
The loyalty of soldiers
The end of war
The unity of Rome
The conflict between private honor and public duty
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How does Shakespeare portray the citizens in this scene?
Silent and obedient
Wise and resolute
Heroic and independent
Easily influenced and fickle
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How many times do the citizens change their decision in this scene?
Twice
Three times
Once
Four times
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What emotion does Martius express toward this process?
Eagerness to please
Contempt and discomfort
Calm acceptance
Gratitude and joy
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What theme is most evident in this scene?
Conflict between pride and democracy
The tragedy of war
Corruption in religion
The power of love and family
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What are the citizens discussing at the beginning of the scene?
War with the Volscians
Aufidius’s defeat
The price of grain
Whether to grant Martius the consulship
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Who manipulates the crowd most effectively?
Martius
Menenius
The tribunes
Cominius
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Where does Act 2 Scene 3 take place?
At Volumnia’s home
On the battlefield
In the marketplace of Rome
In the Senate House
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What does Martius’s attitude toward the citizens foreshadow?
His downfall through pride
His future as a beloved leader
His alliance with Aufidius
His peaceful retirement
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What do Sicinius and Brutus plan after Martius leaves?
To reverse the people’s support
To flee from Rome
To praise him before the Senate
To promote him further
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What political system is tested in this scene?
The rule of foreign allies
The balance between patrician and plebeian power
The military command structure
The monarchy of Rome
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Who represents manipulation and cunning politics in this scene?
Volumnia and Valeria
The Roman soldiers
Sicinius and Brutus
Cominius and Menenius
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Who are the first characters to appear in this scene?
Tribunes
Senators
Soldiers
Citizens of Rome
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What does Martius call the act of seeking votes?
The duty of a Roman consul
Begging for poor men’s breath
A reward for valor
A noble political ritual
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How do Sicinius and Brutus manipulate the people?
By turning them against Martius’s pride
By offering them food
By praising his humility
By promising them money
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What do the tribunes fear about Martius becoming consul?
He will destroy the Senate
He will resign immediately
He will abolish the power of the people
He will ally with Aufidius
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What must Martius do to earn the people’s approval?
Show his war wounds and speak humbly
Swear loyalty to the tribunes
Donate gold to the treasury
Defend the Senate’s decision
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What is the citizens’ reaction to Martius’s speech?
They refuse to vote for him
They demand his exile
They mock him publicly
They agree to give him their voices
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What do the citizens request from Martius as proof of his valor?
To swear an oath
To display his scars
To reveal his medals
To recount his battles
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How do the citizens initially feel about Martius?
They ignore his achievements
They admire his bravery and wish to support him
They fear and hate him completely
They doubt he will appear
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