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WorksheetsJulius Caesar Quiz 3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A _______ is a long speech given to honor someone after their death.
a)
Epitaph
b)
Eulogy
c)
Soliloquy
d)
Monologue
2.
How does Brutus feel about the conspiracy to kill Caesar at the beginning of the scene?
a)
He is searching for a way to convince the conspirators not to kill Caesar.
b)
He is full of grief and sadness, but he knows Caesar must die.
c)
He's trying to justify (reason) to himself why Caesar should die.
d)
He is convinced that a "wait and see" approach is best.
3.
Who is Brutus' servant boy?
a)
Lucius
b)
Caius Ligarius
c)
Artemidorus
d)
Decius Brutus
4.
During Act II, scene i, the men who show up at Brutus's door:
a)
are wearing cloaks have have their faces covered.
b)
want to discuss the details of the assassination plot.
c)
want to include Cicero in the plan.
d)
All of the above.
5.
Identify the speaker: "But when I tell him [Caesar] he hates flatterers, he says he does, being then most flattered" (Act II, Scene I).
a)
Decius
b)
Caesar
c)
Brutus
d)
Portia
6.
Which character uses a "voluntary wound/ Here in the thigh" to prove their inner strength and loyalty?
a)
Calphurnia
b)
Portia
c)
Decius
d)
Cassius
7.
How does Portia try and convince Brutus to tell her about the conspiracy?
a)
She reminds him of their marriage vows
b)
She says she's nothing more than his harlot (whore) if he won't share his secrets with her.
c)
She shows him a "voluntary wound" she made on her thigh.
d)
All of the above.
8.
During Act II, Scene ii, which of the following best describes Caesar's attitude about death?
a)
Caesar is stronger than death--he can't be killed.
b)
One should always listen to warnings about death.
c)
Death is inevitable. It will come when it comes.
d)
The death of someone else is necessary for a man to become king.
9.
We see Brutus and Portia having a conversation the night before Caesar is murdered in Act II, Scene i. This PARALLELS a similar conversation held between Caesar and Calphurnia in Act II, Scene ii. What are BOTH women trying to convince their husbands to do?
a)
Listen to their wife's warning
b)
Divorce them
c)
Leave their mistresses
d)
Convince them to tell all of their secrets
10.
Identify the speaker from Act II, Scene: "Cowards may die many times before their deaths' The valiant (brave) never taste of death but once."
a)
Caesar
b)
Brutus
c)
Cassius
d)
Antony
11.
Why did the augurers (priests) tell Caesar not to go to the Capitol during the Ides of March?
a)
They interpreted the supernatural events (storm, men on fire) as signs that were warning Caesar.
b)
There was no heart in the beast that was sacrificed.
12.
Calphurnia dreams that:
a)
A serpent hatched from an egg and bit Caesar as he walked to the Capitol.
b)
A statue of Caesar was pouring out blood and smiling Romans were bathing their hands in it.
c)
A lioness was walking around the streets of Rome with all of her babies in her mouth.
13.
What character plans to give Caesar a letter warning him of the conspiracy?
a)
Artemidorus
b)
Calphurnia
c)
Portia
d)
Decius
14.
During Act II, Scenes 2, 3, and 4: Who tries to save Caesar?
a)
Artemidorus
b)
Soothsayer
c)
Calpurnia
d)
All of the above
15.
Identify the rhetorical appeal: "If you do all of your homework, you will get a good grade."
a)
Pathos
b)
Ethos
c)
Logos
16.
Identify the rhetorical appeal: "The veterinarian says that a Husky would be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
17.
Identify the rhetorical appeal: "By donating fifty cents a day, your child can have clean drinking water."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
18.
Identify the rhetorical appeal: Using emotion to persuade your audience.
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
19.
Identify the rhetorical appeal: Appeals to audience because the speaker appears trustworthy.
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
20.
Identify the rhetorical appeal: Using logic to prove a point.
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
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