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WorksheetsJulius Caesar Scene 5 quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
A soothsayer warns Caesar to beware of
September 1
December 1
March 15
February 15
Who wrote the play Julius Caesar?
Aristophanes
Sophocles
William Shakespeare
Christopher Marlowe
Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy?
Brutus is noble and respected by the people.
Brutus knows the Capitol and can plan the ambush.
Brutus is wealthy and can provide funds.
Brutus has command of an army that can protect them.
Scene 1: The men who show up at Brutus's door...
are wearing cloaks and have their faces covered.
want to discuss the details of the assassination plot.
want to include Cicero in the plan.
All of the above.
Brutus decides to kill Caesar because
Caesar is a terrible king.
Caesar has learned of the plot.
Caesar might turn into a tyrant.
Caesar already has too much power.
What happens when Cassius declares that the conspirators should swear an oath?
They all agree, and the men shake hands with one another and depart into the night.
Brutus says they should not swear an oath, because they should already trust each other enough by their word as men.
Portia sees them making vows and becomes suspicious of them, causing the oath to not take place as she interrupts.
Brutus says that an oath is necessary, because such an important moment ought to be marked with a promise.
Why doesn't Brutus want to swear an oath with the conspirators?
He is planning to double-cross them later on.
He thinks it is bad luck to swear an oath.
He is afraid Marc Antony will overhear him and run to warn Caesar.
He thinks a just cause needs no oath to bind the conspirators to their cause.
Brutus is against including Cicero and against killing Mark Antony. Why?
Cicero is a coward, and Mark Antony can be persuaded to side with them.
Cicero wants the crown for himself, and if they kill Mark Antony, the army will retaliate.
Cicero may be a spy of Caesar's, and Mark Antony will tell Caesar of the conspiracy.
Cicero will not follow any plan started by someone else, and killing Mark Antony would be too bloody.
Scene 1: What do the conspirators worry may happen that could prevent Caesar's death?
Caesar may decide to stay home because of the strange events that have been happening lately.
Brutus may decide not to join because of his emotional ties to Caesar.
Mark Antony might warn Caesar of the plot and the men may go to prison.
The conspirators might be too far away from Caesar to carry it out.
Scene 1: How does Portia try to convince Brutus to tell her about the conspiracy?
She reminds him of their marriage vows.
She says she's nothing more than his harlot if he won't share his secrets with her.
She acknowledged that she is a woman but that she is still worthy of his trust.
All of the above.
Why did Brutus say, "Render me worthy of this noble wife!"?
He feels badly. He knows he has not been attentive to his wife lately and doesn't want to tell her of the plan.
He wants to keep his plan a secret from his wife because she will be angry.
Portia has shown her concern for him and insists on sharing his emotional burden.
Portia approves of his plan and offers to help.
How is Brutus characterized?
Static Character
Heroic Character
Innocent Character
Dynamic Character
