The Tragedy of Julius Caesar IV-V Quiz

In Act IV, Scene iii, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, on what plan of action concerning the battle at Philippi do Cassius and Brutus finally agree?

• They agree to wait for their enemies to come to them.

• They agree to surrender to Antony at Philippi

• They agree to march to Philippi to fight their enemies.

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• They agree to retreat to Rome and defend the Senate.

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At the beginning of Act V of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, why does Cassius think he is going to die that day?

• Because it is his birthday

• because he has seen bad omens

• Because he understands Antony

• because he is afraid of Brutus

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In Act V of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, why does Cassius ask one of his men to kill him?

• he feels ashamed because he knows his army cannot win

• he feels ashamed because he knows Brutus is a better general

• he feels guilty because he knows his best friend has been captured

• he feels guilty because he knows the murder of Caesar was wrong

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How does the relationship between Brutus and Cassius change from Act III to the beginning of Act IV, Scene iii, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

• They are more respectful.

• They are more patient.

• They are more suspicious.

• They are more bored.

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Which answer choice best explains why Cassius cannot be considered a tragic hero in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

• He is greedy and cunning rather than noble.

• He is a cowardly soldier rather than a brave one.

• His death is not tragic because he wanted to die.

• His death is not tragic because it was fated by the gods.

How do Antony and Octavius treat Brutus' followers after capturing them in Act V of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

• They kill every one of the captives.

• They keep all of the captives safe.

• They force the captives to fight for them.

• They force the captives to kill Brutus.

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What is one of Brutus' tragic flaws in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

• he trusts everyone

• he suspects everyone

• he acts without thinking

• he thinks instead of acting

Why can Brutus be considered a tragic hero in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

• he was bad but many people loved him anyway

• he was noble, but his own flaws and errors led to his downfall

• He never made any mistakes, and he sacrificed himself

• He did what a friend asked him to do and remained loyal.

At the beginning of Act IV of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, what are Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus discussing?

• how to honor Caesar's will by dividing his wealth fairly

• how to work peacefully with Brutus and Cassius

• which Romans must be rewarded for their loyal service

• which Romans must die so the three can keep their power

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In Act IV, Scene i, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Antony compares Lepidus to his horse. Based on this scene, what can you infer about Antony's feelings toward Lepidus?

• He respects Lepidus

• He fears Lepidus.

• He is using Lepidus.

• He thinks Lepidus is a hardworking servant who deserves a raise.

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