Julius Caesar, Act 1 Test, Pre-AP English 10

At the opening of the play, what are the plebeians, or commoners, celebrating?

• Caesar becoming King
• Octavius' victory over Brutus
• Caesar's defeat of Pompey
• Labor Day

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Who said, "Beware the ides of March"?

• the Soothsayer
• Cinna
• Cassius
• Antony

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Cassius say the following: "Tell me, good Brutus, can you see your face? ... And it is very much lamented, Brutus, that you have no such mirrors as will turn your hidden worthiness into your eye that you might see your shadow."

• Cassius is trying to let Brutus know that he has shaving cream on his face.
• Cassius is trying to manipulate Brutus into joining the conspiracy against Caesar by flattering him.
• Cassius is trying to keep Brutus from danger.
• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who leads the conspiracy against Caesar?

• Brutus
• Casca
• Cinna
• Cassius

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Based on what happens in Scene 2, what theme does Shakespeare imply about politicians and public figures?

• Politicians and public figures are not to be looked up to at all; they are all duplicitous and evil.
• Politicians and public figures are gods among men and nothing can harm them mentally or physically.
• Politicians and public figures are mortals like the rest of us and have mental and physical flaws, too.
• Politicians and public figures are noble men who always make ethical, humane, and moral choices.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What are Caesar’s ailments (e.g. his seizure) a metaphor for?

• the resolution of the Renaissance
• the sickness and disharmony in Rome
• the strength and power of Caesar
• the strength and unity in Rome

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the first soliloquy of the play at the end of Scene 2 indirectly characterize Cassius?

• Cassius’ soliloquy indirectly characterizes him as a loyal, caring supporter of Caesar.
• Cassius’ soliloquy indirectly characterizes him as a true, honest friend to his brother-in-law, Brutus.
• Cassius’ soliloquy indirectly characterizes him as being jealous of Caesar’s wife, Calpurnia.
• Cassius’ soliloquy indirectly characterizes him as being Machiavellian; he’ll do whatever is necessary to accomplish what he desires.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Why do the conspirators not want Caesar in power?

• They are afraid he will be lazy
• They are afraid he will become a dictator
• They think he will refuse the position
• They do not want more wars

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10