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WorksheetsJulius Caesar Acts 1-2
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
In Act 1, why have the people gathered?
a)
To have a party
b)
To celebrate Caesar's return from war and the Feast of Lupercal
c)
To celebrate the birth of Caesar's son
d)
To celeberate the death of Pompey
2.
What is Marullus' and Flavius' attitude toward the celebration?
a)
That it is a joyous occasion
b)
They believe that the people are wrong in celebrating Caesar
c)
Sad that they lost so many friends in the war.
d)
Scared that a riot will ensure
3.
According to Flavius, why should he and Marullus "drive the vulgar from the streets"
a)
They are tired of having the celeberation
b)
They are fearful Caesars' safety
c)
They are fearful of their safety
d)
They want to deprive Ceaser of the popular support
4.
Why does Flavius fear about Caesar?
a)
Ceaser will be injured
b)
That Ceaser will punish him
c)
That Ceaser will abuse his power
d)
That Ceaser will choose someone to take his place
5.
What is Lupercal?
a)
Celebration to ensure that men are victorious
b)
Celebration to ensure Ceaser success
c)
Celebration to ensure fertality in woman
d)
Celebration to ensure good crop growth
6.
What does Caesar Tell Antony and Calpurina to do?
a)
A is to touch C. with the whip
b)
Antony is to run; Calpurnia is to run
c)
Anthony is to run; Calpurnia stand still
d)
Both are to stand still
7.
What attitude does Antony have toward Caesar?
a)
Loving and tender
b)
Resentful
c)
Respectful and obediant
d)
Angry and hostile
8.
Against what does the soothsayer warn Caesar?
a)
That he is going to have a baby
b)
The ides of March (March 15)
c)
An upcoming illness
d)
Sees another apparition
9.
What is Caesar's attitude toward the soothsayer's prediction?
a)
He questions why
b)
He is not concern
c)
He is fearful
d)
He laughs
10.
Why is Cassius concerned about Brutus?
a)
Brutus was strong
b)
Brutus hasn't been friendly
c)
Brutus was his enemy
d)
Brutus was disloyal before
11.
Why is Cassius trying to feel Brutus out?
a)
He wants to make sure that Brutus isn't mad at him
b)
He wants to see if Brutus is his friend
c)
he wants to know is Brutus is leaving Rome
d)
To find out how he feels about Caesar's ambition
12.
What is Brutus' attitude toward Caesar?
a)
Brutus loves Caesar but doesn't want him to be king
b)
Brutus loves Caesar and wants him to be king
c)
Brutus doesn't like Caesar, but he would make a good king
d)
Brutus doesn't like Caesar and doesn't want him to be king
13.
What physical faults of Caesar does Cassius emphasize?
a)
He is sickly
b)
Caesar is terrified of water; not fit to lead
c)
He has a limp
d)
He can't hear
14.
What will be the key to convincing Brutus to join the conspiracy?
a)
When Caesar betrays Brutus
b)
If Brutus believes that his life is in dange
c)
Brutus to believe that it best for Rome
d)
Brutus not liking Caesar
15.
What is Cassius’ attitude toward Caesar?
a)
Believes that Caesar has anger issues
b)
Believes that Caesar is a liar
c)
He thinks that Caesar is dangerous
d)
He can’t believe a physical weakling is the ruler of Rome
16.
What does Cassius believe is important in determining a man’s destiny?
a)
a man’s own character
b)
A man's background
c)
A man's family history
d)
a man's job
17.
What is Brutus’ reaction to Cassius’ speech?
a)
He agrees with Cassus
b)
He is outraged
c)
He will consider what Cassius has said.
d)
He runs and tells Caesar
18.
Why doesn’t Caesar trust Cassius?
a)
Cassius has married the woman he loves
b)
b/c he is jealous of anyone with more power that he has.
c)
Cassius comes from a good family
d)
Cassius has argued with Caesar previously
19.
What does Antony say about Cassius?
a)
That he is very dangerous and a liar
b)
He was his friend, but he was dangerous
c)
He is to be feared
d)
He is a nobel Roman and not dangerous
20.
Who offered the crown to Caesar? How many times?
a)
Cassius; 3 times
b)
Antony; 3 times
c)
Brutus; 3 time
d)
The Roman people; 3 times
21.
Why is Brutus incredulous that Caesar was offered the crown three times in a public ceremony?
a)
Brutus is surprised that Caesars popularity is so great
b)
He thought that it was about time that happened
c)
He knew that this day would soon come
d)
He doesn't understand why the people like Caesar
22.
What is the real cause for Caesar "swounding" around? (fainting)
a)
He passed out
b)
An epileptic seizure
c)
He liked to turn in circles
d)
A heart attack
23.
According to Casca, what was the crowd’s reaction to Caesar’s refusal of the crown?
a)
They are sad b/c they want him to be king
b)
They want to honor him and they want him to be king
c)
They want to honor him but are glad he refused the crown
24.
A soothsayer is someone who
a)
someone who says things to soothe others.
b)
someone who can predict the future.
c)
someone who goes around scaring people.
d)
someone who can say sooth
25.
Who said this?
"I shall remember, when Caesar says “Do this,” it is performed."
"I shall remember, when Caesar says “Do this,” it is performed."
a)
Antony
b)
Cassius
c)
Calpurnia
d)
Brutus
26.
Who said this?
"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings."
"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings."
a)
Brutus
b)
Cassius
c)
Antony
d)
Cinna
27.
Who said this?
"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings."
"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings."
a)
Brutus
b)
Cassius
c)
Antony
d)
Cinna
28.
Who said this?
"Cassius has a lean and hungry look. He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous."
"Cassius has a lean and hungry look. He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous."
a)
Soothesayer
b)
Caesar
c)
Cinna
d)
Antony
29.
Who said this?
"Come on my right hand, for this ear is deaf, and tell me what thou think’st of him."
"Come on my right hand, for this ear is deaf, and tell me what thou think’st of him."
a)
Brutus
b)
Soothsayer
c)
Antony
d)
Caesar
30.
Explain the difference between the views of Caesar held by Cassius and Brutus.
a)
Cassius wants Caesar gone, Brutus wants to save Rome
b)
Cassius wants Caesar gone, Brutus wants neither in charge
c)
Cassius wants to save Rome, Brutus wants Caesar gone.
d)
Cassius wants Caesar crowned, Brutus wants Cassius crowned
31.
Who said this?
"But when I tell him [Caesar] he hates flatterers, he says he does, being then most flattered."
"But when I tell him [Caesar] he hates flatterers, he says he does, being then most flattered."
a)
Decius
b)
Caesar
c)
Brutus
d)
Portia
32.
Who said this?
"Cowards die many times before their deaths, the valiant never taste of death but once."
"Cowards die many times before their deaths, the valiant never taste of death but once."
a)
Brutus
b)
Caesar
c)
Antony
d)
Cinna
33.
Who said this?
"I have a man’s mind, but a woman’s might. How hard it is for women to keep counsel!"
"I have a man’s mind, but a woman’s might. How hard it is for women to keep counsel!"
a)
Calpurnia
b)
Cinna
c)
Portia
d)
Didius
34.
Who said this, "We shall be called purgers, not murderers"
a)
Decius
b)
Cassius
c)
Brutus
d)
Antony
35.
Who said this?
"Do not go forth today! Call it my fear that keeps you in the house, and not your own"
"Do not go forth today! Call it my fear that keeps you in the house, and not your own"
a)
Calphurnia
b)
Portia
c)
Caesar
d)
Pompey
36.
Who said this?
"Your statue spouting blood...signifies that from you great Rome shall suck reviving blood"
"Your statue spouting blood...signifies that from you great Rome shall suck reviving blood"
a)
Decius
b)
Calphurnia
c)
Brutus
d)
Caesar
37.
Who said this?
"If it be no more, ______ is Brutus’ harlot, not his wife"
"If it be no more, ______ is Brutus’ harlot, not his wife"
a)
Portia
b)
Calphurnia
c)
A sentry
d)
Antony
38.
Who said this?
"Danger knows full well that ______ is more dangerous than he."
"Danger knows full well that ______ is more dangerous than he."
a)
Caesar
b)
Cinna
c)
Cicero
d)
Claudius
39.
While sitting alone in his garden, Brutus concludes that Caesar...
a)
Has wronged Brutus and needs to be killed
b)
Has already shown himself to be a tyrant
c)
May change his personality when he becomes king.
d)
Is his friend and should be spared
40.
When Cassius suggests that they also kill Antony, Brutus…
a)
argues for including Antony in the plot.
b)
argues to kill only Caesar and his heir, Octavius
c)
argues to let Antony live
d)
argues to kill both Antony and Caesar secretly.
41.
What does the note Artemidorus wants to give to Caesar say?
a)
It warns Caesar and names the conspirators.
b)
It is a speech for Caesar to deliver at the coronation.
c)
It is a letter from Calpurnia
d)
It is a note from one of the senators
42.
This character reports Caesar's refusal of the crown and epileptic fit
a)
Cassius
b)
Casca
c)
Cicero
d)
Cinna
43.
This character is a servant to Brutus
a)
Portia
b)
Lucius
c)
Decius
d)
Pompey
44.
This character needs to make sure he touches Caesar's wife during the foot race.
a)
Flavius
b)
Marullus
c)
Soothsayer
d)
Mark Antony
45.
This character is a part of many debates on whether or not he should be asked to join the conspiracy.
a)
Cinna
b)
Cassius
c)
Cicero
d)
Flavius
46.
The sons of Pompey are
a)
Brutus and Mark Antony
b)
Cinna and Cassius
c)
Flavius and Marullus
d)
Casca and Cicero
47.
This character assures the conspirators that he will get Caesar to the Senate
a)
Cinna
b)
Decius
c)
Brutus
d)
Portia
48.
This character is married to Caesar
a)
Mark Antony
b)
Portia
c)
Calpurnia
d)
Juliet
49.
This character is hated by majority of the characters in the play
a)
Mark Antony
b)
Julius Caesar
c)
Cinna
d)
Cassius
50.
This character was defeated by Caesar and was the previous ruler of Rome
a)
Alexander the Great
b)
Octivius
c)
Pompey
d)
Ptolemy
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