The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Test Review

Which quote from 'Julius Caesar' best highlights a key theme or character in the play?

• "Et tu, Brute?"

• "Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once."

• "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears."

• "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are underlings."

What was Rome's major concern in 44 B.C.?

• Who was going to be in control?

• How to become wealthy and famous

• How to overthrow Caesar

• How to start a democracy

Which quote from 'Julius Caesar' best illustrates the ambition of Caesar?

• "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings."

• "Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once."

• "Et tu, Brute?"

• "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him."

What happened to Pompey and Caesar?

• Pompey ran away and was later killed in Egypt, and Caesar became ruler.

• Pompey retired, and Caesar was exiled.

• Pompey was killed in battle, and Caesar was captured.

• Pompey formed a new alliance against Caesar.

Which quote from 'Julius Caesar' best illustrates a key theme or character in the play?

• "Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once."

• "Et tu, Brute?"

• "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are underlings."

• "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him."

When did Shakespeare write Julius Caesar?

• 1500

• 1489

• 1599

• He didn't.

How did Shakespeare respond to the events of his time?

• He wrote plays that reflected his thoughts and openly voiced his opinions

• He became a political leader and actively participated in debates

• He wrote historical novels instead of plays

• He remained neutral and did not express his views

Which quote from 'Julius Caesar' best illustrates Caesar's faithful friend and right-hand man?

• "Et tu, Brute?"

• "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves."

• "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears."

• "Cry 'Havoc!', and let slip the dogs of war."

Who was the wife of Caesar?

• Calpurnia

• Portia

• Cleopatra

• Octavia

What is the Feast of Lupercal?

• A festival to celebrate the founding of Rome

• A festival to honor the gods of war

• A festival to avert evil spirits and purify the city

• A festival to celebrate the harvest season