Julius Caesar Test Review (Act I & II)

Who wrote the play Julius Caesar?

• William Shakespeare

• Christopher Marlowe

• Ben Jonson

• Thomas Kyd

What type of dramatic work is Julius Caesar considered?

• Comedy

• History

• Tragedy

• Romance

Which literary device is used when the soothsayer warns Caesar about a specific date?

• Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Alliteration

Which character trait best describes Brutus?

• Ambitious

• Loyal

• Conflicted

• Deceitful

How would you characterize Cassius based on the information provided?

• Honest and straightforward

• Manipulative and cunning

• Brave and heroic

• Indecisive and weak

What is Caesar's attitude towards Cassius, according to the text?

• Admiration

• Indifference

• Suspicion

• Friendship

What event does the soothsayer warn Caesar about?

• The Ides of March

• The fall of Rome

• A betrayal by friends

• An upcoming battle

Which theme is most prominently suggested by Brutus' inner conflict?

• The corrupting nature of power

• The struggle between friendship and duty

• The inevitability of fate

• The importance of loyalty

"Cassius, don't take it badly. If I seem guarded, it's only because I'm uneasy with myself. Lately I've been overwhelmed with private thoughts and inner conflicts, which have affected my behavior. But this shouldn't trouble my good friends—and I consider you a good friend, Cassius. Don't think anything more about my distraction than that poor Brutus, who is at war with himself, forgets to show affection to others."

What is the main conflict Brutus is experiencing in this passage?

• External conflict with Cassius

• Internal conflict with himself

• Conflict with Caesar

• Conflict with Rome's political system

What literary technique is used when Brutus says he is 'at war with himself'?

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Idiom