Julius Caesar Quiz

Who thwarts Artemidorus in his attempt to warn Caesar of the plot against him?

• Decius
• Cassius

• Brutus

• Cinna the poet

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What does Metellus Cimber do as a ploy to engage Caesar’s attention?

• He publicly insults Caesar
• He challenges Caesar to a duel
• He offers Caesar a bribe
• He kneels and begs Caesar to repeal the banishment of his brother.

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How do the murderers explain the death of Caesar?

• They killed him for the good of the animals
• They killed him for the good of their enemies
• They killed him for the good of Rome
• They killed him for the good of himself

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How do we know that Mark Antony’s show of friendship for the conspirators is just an act?

• He gives them gifts as a sign of goodwill
• He publicly praises their actions
• He offers to help them with their plans
• He plans to seek revenge for Caesar's death.

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What does Antony really mean when he says Brutus and his friends are “honorable” men?

• Antony is being sarcastic
• Antony is being respectful towards Brutus and his friends
• Antony is praising Brutus and his friends sincerely
• Antony means that Brutus and his friends are truly honorable

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At Caesar's funeral, Antony appeals to the crowd’s greed. What, does he say, was in Caesar’s will for the people?

• Money, parks, and trees for all citizens

• Money, houses, and food for all citizens

• Parks, food, and police protection

• Money, land, and houses for all citizens

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In Act 3, Scene 3, why does the angry mob attack Cinna, the poet?

• He shares a name with Cinna the conspirator

• He was mistaken for another poet
• He insulted the leader of the mob
• They were paid to attack him

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With whom do Octavius and Antony form a triumvirate?

• Pompey
• Brutus
• Cleopatra
• Lepidus

Name two things that Antony does or says that show he has changed in a negative way from when we first met him in Act 1.

• Antony becomes more humble and seeks forgiveness for his past actions
• Antony betrays Brutus and joins forces with Octavius to gain power

• Antony becomes less ambitious and withdraws from the political scene
• Antony becomes more loyal to Brutus and supports his cause

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Explain Antony’s comparison of Lepidus to a donkey and a horse.

• Antony compares Lepidus to a horse because he is loyal and a donkey because and obedient

• Antony compares Lepidus to a donkey because he is strong but not very intelligent, and to a horse because he has to be told what to do.

• Antony compares Lepidus to a donkey because he is gentle and to a horse because and hardworking

• Antony compares Lepidus to a horse because he is independent and to a donkey because he is aloof

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