You think a warrior is only controlled by his commander, but you recall the precise arguments How does Volumnia get her son to act the politician? Quiz: Coriolanus Act 3 Scene 2 – Test your knowledge of the strategy sessions in the Martius household. Show you understand the power of the mother.
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Coriolanus Act 3 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 3 Scene 2 take place?
- Who are the main characters in this scene?
- What is Volumnia urging her son Coriolanus to do?
- Why does Volumnia believe Coriolanus should yield to the people?
- What does Coriolanus refuse to do at first?
- What is Virgilia’s role in this scene?
- How does Menenius try to persuade Coriolanus?
- What does Volumnia compare diplomacy to?
- What does Volumnia say about bending to necessity?
- What does Coriolanus fear will happen if he submits to the people?
- What does Volumnia argue will happen if he refuses?
- How does Virgilia show her love for Coriolanus during the argument?
- What does Menenius call Volumnia in admiration?
- What effect does Volumnia’s speech have on Coriolanus?
- What does Volumnia say about humility in public life?
- How does Coriolanus justify his defiance of the people?
- What literary device dominates Volumnia’s persuasion?
- What tone does Volumnia use to convince her son?
- How does Coriolanus describe the tribunes?
- What role does Menenius play in this scene?
- What theme is central to this scene?
- What does Volumnia’s argument reveal about Roman values?
- What decision does Coriolanus make by the end of the scene?
- What does Volumnia believe her persuasion achieves?
- How does Shakespeare portray Volumnia in this scene?
- What does Coriolanus’s hesitation show about his inner conflict?
- What does Menenius admire most about Volumnia’s speech?
- What does Volumnia’s persuasion foreshadow?
- What symbolically represents Coriolanus’s internal change?
- What emotion closes the scene?