WorksheetsJulius Caesar III-V
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
Which BEST explains this quote by Caesar: "Et tu Brute?" (p1241)
Brutus, you also would be welcome to dinner after I am crowned king.
Brutus, you too have betrayed me!
Brutus, you too have come to support me.
Brutus, you too have decided I will be a great King for Rome.
Act III, sc i; p1243
Brutus.
"...Stoop, Romans, stoop,
And let us bathe our hands in Caesar’s blood
Up to the elbows and besmear our swords.
Then walk we forth, ... waving our red weapons o’er our heads, Let’s all cry, “Peace, freedom, and liberty!”"
What is happening here?
Romans are planning a funeral march for Caesar
Brutus wants everyone to stoop and bow for the king
Brutus wants to proclaim they killed Caesar for Rome
Senators like to look like soldiers with bloody swords
After Caesar is stabbed, what is Mark Antony's response? (p1243)
He ran to his house in shock.
He confronted Brutus demanding to know why this happened.
He requested to join the conspirators and save Rome.
He requests to join the conspirators to gain personal power.
On page 1244, Mark Antony claims he would be happy to be killed by Brutus. Which BEST explains Antony's statement?
It would be an honor to die next to Caesar.
Antony can't stand the thought of Rome without Caesar.
Antony realizes he now looks like a traitor too.
He sees no reason to live without Caesar as king.
In Act III, sc ii (p1246), Brutus is persuaded a second time, again revealing his weakness. Which statement BEST explains this?
Mark Antony persuades Brutus to allow him to speak at Caesar's funeral.
Cinna the poet persuades Brutus to speak his lines (poetry) at Caesar's funeral.
Decius, the man of flattery, persuades Brutus to bury Caesar without a funeral.
Portia, Brutus' wife, persuades her husband to clean and prepare Caesar's dead body for the funeral.
At the end of Act III, sc i (p1247), who is "within seven leagues of Rome" and why is this important?
Octavius; he is heir to Julius Caesar and poses a threat to Brutus and Cassius.
Octavius; he is heir to Julius Caesar but the people hate him
Trabonius: he will challenge Brutus to lead Rome
Trabonius: he plans to rule Rome like Caesar would have
Act III, sc ii:
In Brutus' funeral speech on page 1249, Which one BEST explains Brutus's reason for killing Caesar?
Brutus loved Rome more than he loved Caesar.
Brutus wanted to free Rome from the civil war.
Brutus secretly had his own ambitions to become king of Rome.
Brutus would receive wealth and fame for killing Caesar
Act III, sc ii (p1250)
In Antony's famous speech, which begins: "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him", he calls Caesar "ambitious" and Brutus "honorable" many times.
What is the implication of this repetition?
That Caesar was ambitious and Brutus is honorable
That Caesar is dead and Brutus is the best ruler for Rome
That Caesar was not dangerously ambitious, and Brutus is not honorable for murdering his friend.
That Caesar is dead, and Antony hopes to save his own life by supporting the conspirators.
Act III, sc ii:
In Antony's speech on page 1252, line 141, he claims to refuse to read Caesar's will to the crowd because they will _______, when in fact he hopes to get this exact response from them.
become angry that Caesar is dead.
be given personal information about Caesar's military ambitions.
believe that Brutus is an honorable man.
praise Caesar's accomplishments as a leader.
Act III, sc ii (p1252-3): What is Antony's true purpose in showing the crowd each of Caesar's stab wounds and naming each man who stabbed him?
to reveal each conspirator’s name and hope the crowd will want revenge
this is a tradition when someone is murdered
to put fear in their hearts if they ever become traitors
None of these are true
Act III, sc ii (p1253): Which BEST explains why Antony emphasized to the crowd the "worst wound" of all?
this reveals that Brutus betrayed Caesar whom he trusted
this reveals that Brutus betrayed Rome
this reveals that Brutus cannot make good decisions
none of these are Antony's intentions
Act III, sc ii (p1254): What did Caesar leave the people in his will?
money for each citizen, private gardens and orchards
nothing, he really would have become a tyrant
a park set aside for a statue of him to be honored
his silver, gold, and precious works of art
It could be argued that Caesar's tragic flaw was his ________, and Brutus's tragic flaw is ____________.
pride; he is easily persuded
nobility; prideful
ambition; forgiving
kind and giving behavior; thoughtful and shrewd
Who do the rioters mistakenly kill at the end of Act III (p1256)?
Cinna
Cinna the Poet
Casca
Brutus
Are much condemned to have an itching palm"
Act IV, sc i (p1258)
Antony.
"... But Lepidus, go you to Caesar’s house.
Fetch the will hither, and we shall determine
How to cut off some charge in legacies."
What is Antony doing that is unethical?
He hunts down Brutus
He kills Portia
He changes Caesar's will
He fires Lepidus from the senate
Act IV, sc i (p1258)
What kind of list is the triumvirate making at the beginning of the scene?
A list of places for battle
A list of possible conspirators
A list of people they are going to kill
A list of fine wines for their celebration
Act IV, sc i (p1258):
Lepidus is best characterized by Antony as what?
A brave valiant soldier
A donkey (ass) whose job it is to carry his gold.
A hard worker who is valuable to the cause
An enemy who he needs to later kills
Act IV, sc ii (p1262):
Why does Brutus suggest that he and Cassius talk inside the tent?
He doesn't want the solider to see them fighting
It is warmer in the tent.
The tent is a good place for Brutus to kill Cassius because then no one will see.
Brutus wants to drink wine and that is where he keeps his best bottles.
Act IV, sc iii (p1265):
What does Brutus ask Cassius for that he did not receive?
Complete rule of the new alliance
Money for his troops
Solidarity with the other conspirators
A proper horse
Act IV, sc iii (p1269):
What is the disagreement with Brutus and Cassius about the battle strategy?
Cassius wants to use the flying V formation
Brutus thinks they should go meet the enemy at Phillipi.
Cassius wants to pay the soldiers after the battle
Brutus thinks they should use a box formation in order to trap the enemy
Act IV, sc iii (p1271-2):
What unexpected visitor comes to Brutus in his sleep?
Mark Antony
Calpurnia
Caesar's Ghost
Lenny
Act IV, sc iii (p1262):
Cassius. "I did not. He was but a fool that brought
My answer back. Brutus hath rived my heart.
A friend should bear his friend’s infirmities,
But Brutus makes mine greater than they are."
What does Cassius tell Brutus that people should do for their friends?
flatter them with compliments
lend them money when hardship comes
understand their faults/weaknesses
let them win arguments
Act IV, sc ii (1261):
Brutus. "Thou has described
A hot friend cooling. Ever note,...
When love begins to sicken and decay
It useth an enforced ceremony. "
What is the reason Brutus claims he is concerned about Cassius?
Cassius seems less friendly that he once was, thus inferring that he is suspicious
Cassius has failed to appear for their scheduled meetings at the capital
Cassius seems poorly prepared for battle; he is without men and supplies
Cassius has insulted Brutus' cousin and fears Cassius he will make enemies
Act IV, sc iii (p1272)
What is the ghost's message to Brutus?
hurry home to me
I'll see you at Philippi
You will win the battle and become king
none of these are true
Lions, flaming people, soothsayers, dreams, missing hearts, ravens and crows: the omens in the play provide
Comic relief
Predictions that come true
Moments of quiet
Opportunities for props
Act V, sc i (p1278):
What is the main reason Brutus considers commiting suicide?
Brutus doesn't want to be led through Rome as a prisoner of war
He doesn't want someone else to kill him
He still feels guilty for killing Caesar
He feels like Caesar's ghost is back
Act V, sc i (p1279):
What do Cassius and Brutus vow to each other before parting for battle?
They vow to part as friends, will be surprised if they win, and will smile.
Both vow they will not kill themselves if they lose
They vow to win the battle
They vow to part as enemies
Act V, sc iii (p1281): What does Cassius do in response to what he thinks is happening to Titinius?
He asks Pindarus to stab him because he can't bear the thought that he caused his best friend's death
He stabs himself because he can't bear the thought that he caused his best friend's death
He rides away on his horse because he is done with battle
He pretends to be Brutus to give him more time to escape
Act V, sc iii (p1282):
Who does Brutus think is causing all the misunderstandings on the battlefield?
Caesar
Octavius
Antony
Cassius
Act V, sc v (p1285): How does Brutus die?
He runs upon his own sword as Strato holds it for him
Brutus stabs himself with his own sword
Cassius stabs Brutus
Antony stabs Brutus
Act V, sc v (p1286):
At the end of the play, how do Antony and Octavius view Brutus?
Lazy and scared
Worried and trustworthy
Sincere and honest
Honorable and noble
