Julius Caesar Act 3 Quiz

What does Caesar say to the soothsayer on the Ides of March in Act 3?

• A) "The Ides of March are come."

• B) "Beware the Ides of March."

• C) "The Ides of March have not come."

• D) "I fear the Ides of March."

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Why does Brutus allow Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral?

• A) He believes Antony will blame the conspirators.

• B) He thinks it will calm the public.

• C) He underestimates Antony's rhetorical skills.

• D) He wants to show respect to Caesar.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the main reason Cassius objects to allowing Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral?

• A) He fears Antony will rally the crowd against them.

• B) He believes Antony is too emotional.

• C) He thinks Antony will reveal their plans.

• D) He wants to speak at the funeral himself.

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What does the crowd do after Antony's funeral speech?

• A) They leave quietly.

• B) They crown Brutus as their new leader.

• C) They riot and seek revenge against the conspirators.

• D) They declare a national day of mourning.

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What is the significance of Caesar's last words, "Et tu, Brute?"

• A) He is expressing surprise at Brutus's betrayal.

• B) He is forgiving Brutus.

• C) He is cursing Brutus.

• D) He is calling for help.

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How does Antony manipulate the crowd during his funeral speech?

• A) By showing them Caesar's will.

• B) By crying and showing his emotions.

• C) By pointing out the wounds on Caesar's body.

• D) All of the above.

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What does Brutus claim is the reason for killing Caesar?

• A) Personal hatred towards Caesar.

• B) Caesar's ambition and potential tyranny.

• C) Pressure from other conspirators.

• D) Desire for personal power.

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Why does Calpurnia want Caesar to stay home?

• She has a dream that predicts his death.

• She is feeling ill.

• She does not like the people he will be meeting with.

• She fears the omens of the Ides of March.

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How does Decius convince Caesar to go to the Senate?

• By interpreting Calpurnia’s dream positively

• By threatening him

• By promising him the crown

• By saying the Senate might change their mind about offering him the crown

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Why is Cinna the poet killed?

• he has the same name as a conspirator

• Antony discovered his betrayal of Caesar

• he is trampled by the mob when they lead Caesar's funeral

• Octavius kills him suspecting he is against him

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