Julius Caesar Act 3 Quiz

Who was the first person to stab Caesar?

• Cinna

• Casca

• Brutus

• Mark Antony

Why does Brutus say he killed Caesar?

• He claims to have killed his friend for greater loyalty to his country.
• His friends told him to do it.

• The soothsayer told him to do it.

• Portia thought killing Caesar would be good for Rome.

How does Shakespeare show the thoughts and intentions of Brutus and Antony?

• By having them each address the citizens on the topic of Caesar’s death.

• By giving them all soliloquies in which they explain their motives.
• By having them give a speech in court.

• Through a performance of interpretive dance.

What does Brutus mean when he says "I have the same dagger for myself, when it shall please my country to need my death"?

• He will kill Mark Antony.

• He will kill himself if needed to for the good of Rome.

• Mark Antony did not kill Julius Caesar.
• The citizens should look at Caesar's corpse.

What is Antony’s purpose in his “Friends, Romans, countrymen” speech?

• To show support for Brutus’ decision.

• To try and turn the public against Brutus.

• To exploit Caesar's death.

• To give a famous speech that will be remembered for centuries.

In the moments following Caesar's death, what do the conspirators say to justify their deed?

• "Life! Liberty! The pursuit of happiness!"
• "Et tu, Brute!"
• "Fates, we will know your pleasures."
• "Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead!"

What happens in Act 3, scene 3?

• The crowd violently attacks and kills Cinna.

• The crowd goes home.

• The crowd kills Mark Antony.

• The crowd praises Mark Antony for his speech.

Why did Brutus and Cassius flee Rome?

• They had hidden Caesar's fortune and wanted to recover it.
• They went to get the army to put down the riot.
• They were following their wives, who had left the city earlier.
• Their lives were in danger after Antony's remarks at the funeral.

Brutus says that he loves Caesar but he loves ______ more.

• honor
• Portia
• Rome
• himself

In Antony's speech he repeatedly calls Brutus...

• wicked

• gracious

• brave

• honorable