Julius Caesar Test

Which of these best describes Flavius and Murellus’ attitude toward Caesar’s victory over Pompey?

• They see it as no reason for celebration.

• They join in the festivities.

• They are jealous of the attention.

• They do not think the people are celebrating enough.

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Act I: What are the commoners instructed to do after being sent away?

• “Disrobe the images” of Cassius

• "Disrobe the images" of Brutus

• “Disrobe the images” of Caesar

• “Disrobe the images” of Antony

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Act I: What does Caesar call the Soothsayer in response to his warning to “Beware the Ides of March”?

• A magician

• A dreamer

• A crazy person

• A genius

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Act I: What is the “figurative tempest” brewing within the play?

• Brutus being "at war with himself"

• Portia's anger at Brutus

• The conspiracy forming against Caesar

• Publius's banishment from Rome

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Act II: At the end of his conversation with Portia, what does Brutus agree to?

• He agrees to marry her the next morning.

• He agrees to allow her to be a part of the plot.

• He agrees to release her brother from banishment.

• He agrees to tell her the secrets of his heart at a later date.

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Act II: How does Decius convince Caesar to go to the Capitol?

• He re-interprets his dream.

• He offers him a gift.

• He scares him away from his house.

• He invites Calpurnia to come with them.

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Act II: What does Artemidorus do to warn Caesar?

• He interprets his dream.

• He writes a letter.

• He stabs himself in the leg.

• He sings a song.

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Act II: Where and why does Portia send Lucius?

• To the Capitol to bring her a report

• To her home to find her son

• To the Capitol to kill Brutus

• To her home to give her servant a message

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Act III: What do the conspirators beg of Caesar the he refuses, pushing them further into anger?

• To put Lepidus in jail

• To put Publius in jail

• To release Lepidus from exile

• To release Publius from exile 

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Act III: What message does Antony’s servant give to Brutus?

• Antony is loyal to Caesar only

• Antony has shifted his loyalty from Caesar to Brutus

• Antony will be seeking revenge for Caesar's death

• Antony is loyal to Octavius only

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