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Caesar Review

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
At the beginning of Act I, Scene i how do we know that Caesar is a powerful man?
a)
He defeated Brutus in a fight
b)
He defeated Pompey in a civil war
c)
He beat Mark Antony in a wrestling match
d)
He beat Cassius across a river in a swimming contest
2.
What is another name for "soothsayer?"
a)
trouble maker
b)
fortune teller
c)
cobbler
d)
story teller
3.

In Acts 1 and 2, who does Cassius try to convince to overthrow Caesar?

a)

Brutus

b)

Casca

c)

Cinna

d)

Antony

4.
Caesar is thought to have:
a)
leprosy (the skin sickness)
b)
pneumonia (the lung sickness)
c)
cholera (the digestive sickness)
d)
epilepsy (the falling sickness)
5.
"ides" represents which day of the month?
a)
1st
b)
15th
c)
20th
d)
30th
6.

In Act 1, how many times was Caesar offered the crown?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

7.
Caesar doesn't trust men who are ____?
a)
bald
b)
thin
c)
fat
d)
short
8.

What are Brutus’ feelings about Caesar in Acts 1-3?

a)

loves him like a father

b)

hates him with a vengeance

c)

unsure of his leadership

d)

loves him but does not want him crowned king

9.

How will Cassius further try to manipulate Brutus into joining the conspiracy at the end of Act 1?

a)

have a messenger deliver a telegram

b)

bribe him with gold

c)

write letters "from" the people of Rome

d)

threaten to kidnap his wife

10.
Who is the author of Julius Caesar?
a)
Virgil
b)
Shakespeare
c)
Homer
d)
Caesar
11.

Does Brutus agree to swearing an oath with the conspirators to kill Caesar?

a)

Yes, he promises to follow through

b)

No, a Roman's word is strong enough, you don't need me to "promise"

12.

Who volunteers to bring Caesar to the Capitol, where the conspirators plan to murder him? (And successfully reinterprets Calpurnia's dream)

a)

Trebonius

b)

Decius

c)

Cassius

d)

Metellus

13.

Which character plans to give Caesar a letter warning him of the conspiracy?

a)

Artemidorus

b)

Calpurnia

c)

Portia

d)

Decius

14.

Which best summarizes the following: "And therefore think him as a serpent's egg,/ Which hatch'd would, as his kind, grow mischievous,/ And kill him in the shell."

a)

Caesar isn't dangerous now, but he will be once he has power

b)

Cassius is a mischievous conspirator, who can't be trusted

c)

Brutus is becoming more dangerous and disloyal

d)

Caesar should be allowed to gain power

15.

Identify the context: "Our course will seem too bloody, Caius Cassius,/ To cut the head off and then hack the limbs, Like wrath in death and envy backwards. For Antony is but a limb of Caesar/ Let's be sacrificers, but not butches, Caius."

a)

The conspirators are arguing about killing Mark Antony

b)

The conspirators are arguing about the weather

c)

Decius want to save Mark Antony

d)

Calpurnia dreams Mark Antony will die

16.

The quote "Our course will seem too bloody... To cut the head off and then hack the limbs... For Antony is but a limb of Caesar" is an example of...

a)

metaphor

b)

apostrophe

c)

simile

d)

consonance

17.

What do the conspirators do with Caesar's blood after they kill him?

a)

They wash it off their hands

b)

They cover it with a blanket

c)

They smear their hands and swords with it

18.

What favor does Antony ask of the conspirators after Caesar's death?

a)

That he be allowed to speak at Caesar's funeral

b)

That he be the one to tell Calpurnia about Caesar's death

c)

That they take him in as one of them

19.

Who speaks first at Caesar's funeral?

a)

Antony

b)

Calpurnia

c)

Brutus

20.

After Brutus's speech at Caesar's funeral, what do the people think?

a)

That Caesar was an evil tyrant who had to die

b)

That Brutus is a cruel murderer who deserves punishment

c)

That Antonyu is a coward who should be exiled

21.

After Antony's speech at Caesar's funeral, what do the people think?

a)

That Caesar was not really a good leader

b)

That Brutus is a cruel murderer who deserves punishment

c)

That Antony is a coward who should be exiled

22.

Who is the first to stab Caesar?

a)

Casca

b)

Brutus

c)

Popilius

23.

Who is the last to stab Caesar?

a)

Antony

b)

Casca

c)

Brutus

24.

Who speaks last at Caesar's funeral?

a)

Cinna

b)

Antony

c)

Brutus

25.

What do the conspirators ask Caesar to do as a last chance to prove his willingness to listen?

a)

forgive their debt

b)

stop treating them like slaves

c)

allow Publius to attend the Feast of Lupercal

d)

pardon Metellus Cimber's brother

26.

At the funeral, Brutus says that he loves Caesar but he loves ______ more.

a)

honor

b)

Portia

c)

Rome

d)

himself

27.

What does the ides of March mean? (Caesar's death day)

a)

The beginning of March

b)

The end of March

c)

The middle of March

d)

The first day of spring in March

28.

In Antony's speech he repeatedly calls Brutus...

a)

wicked

b)

gracious

c)

brave

d)

honorable

29.
Caesar calls himself as constant as
a)
two lions littered in the same day
b)
the Northern star
c)
Mount Olympus
d)
Brutus
30.
What does Antony tell Brutus and the conspirators when meeting with them after Caesar's death?
a)
"I will avenge Caesar's death!"
b)
"Brutus, you were a friend to Caesar!"
c)
"If you're going to kill me, kill me."
d)
"Caesar's blood weeps from the ground!"
31.
When Antony first addresses the crowd, he...
a)
speaks favorably of Brutus and the conspirators
b)
speaks of Caesar's fine qualities
c)
encourages the crowd to avenge Caesar's death
d)
reads Caesar's will
32.
During his speech, Antony repeatedly uses sarcasm when he refers to the conspirators as 
a)
murderers
b)
honorable men
c)
friends
d)
liars
33.
In act three who got killed by the plebeians (commoners)?
a)
Brutus
b)
Caesar
c)
Cinna (poet)
d)
Cassius
34.

Mark Antony appears to be supporting the conspirators although he is already working behind their backs with...

a)

Cassius

b)

Artemidorus

c)

Octavius Caesar

d)

Portia

35.

Who is Caesar's heir?

a)

Brutus

b)

Lepidus

c)

Octavius

d)

Portia

36.

(Act 4, Scene 1) What kind of list is the NEW triumvirate making at the beginning of the scene?

a)

A list of places for battle

b)

A list of possible conspirators

c)

A list of people they are going to kill

d)

A list of fine wines for their celebration

37.

(Act 4, Scene 2) Why does Brutus suggest that he and Cassius talk inside the tent?

a)

He doesn't want the soldiers to see them fighting.

b)

It is warmer in the tent.

c)

The tent is a good place for Brutus to kill Cassius because then no one will see.

d)

Brutus wants to drink wine and that is where he keeps his best bottles.

38.

(Act 4, Scene 3) What did Brutus ask Cassius for that he did not receive?

a)

Complete rule of the new alliance

b)

Gold to pay his troops

c)

Solidarity with the other conspirators

d)

A proper horse

39.

(Act 4, Scene 3) How does Portia die?

a)

Antony kills her.

b)

She dies of a broken heart.

c)

She jumps off a tall building.

d)

She swallows hot coals.

40.

(Act 4, Scene 3) What unexpected visitor comes to Brutus in his sleep?

a)

Antony

b)

Calpurnia

c)

Caesar's ghost

d)

Portia

41.

(Act 4, Scene 3) Where does Caesar say that he will see Brutus?

a)

Philippi

b)

Rome

c)

In the grave

d)

Sardis

42.

(Act 4, Scene 3) Who and what is Brutus talking about when says that someone is "much condemn'd to have an itching palm"?

a)

Cassius, who is known to get money in unethical ways

b)

Antony, who is known to have a terrible rash

c)

Caesar, who is restless in his grave

d)

Lucius, who is clumsy with his instrument

43.

After Caesar is assassinated, two sides emerge, each seeking power and consolidation of Rome.


Choose the answer that correctly displays the two sides and all of their members.

a)

Brutus, Cassius, and Lepidus

-vs-

Antony and Octavius

b)

Antony and Octavius

-vs-

Brutus and Cassius

c)

Brutus and Antony

-vs-

Lepidus, Octavius, and Cassius

d)

Lepidus, Antony, and Octavius

-vs-

Cassius and Brutus

e)

Octavius and Brutus

-vs-

Antony and Cassius

44.

In Act 4, Brutus accuses Cassius of having an "itching palm," meaning that Cassius...

a)

is jealous and hungry for power

b)

is greedy for money

c)

is disloyal and sneaky

d)

betrays his closest friends and is disloyal

e)

is constantly paranoid and nervous

45.

What happens during Brutus and Cassius' fight in the tent?

a)

Cassius pulls out his dagger and offers Brutus his life

b)

Cassius threatens to kill Brutus, but holds back out of respect for Portia

c)

A poet bursts in and manages to get between them and break up the fight

d)

A messenger arrives with news that Antony has created an army

e)

Lepidus and Titinius stand guard outside the tent

46.

“O murderous slumber,

Layst thou thy leaden mace upon my boy

That plays thee music?


What literary device is used?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Allusion

e)

Allegory

47.
Who is not a part of the Triumvirate?
a)
Octavius
b)
Lucilius
c)
Lepidus
d)
Antony
48.

What of the following was NOT used to predict events in Ancient Rome?

a)

natural events in weather

b)

crystal ball

c)

augury (bird flight patterns)

d)

entrails

49.

True of False - Cassius commits suicide because he miscontsrued what was happening in the battle and thought they were losing.

a)

True

b)

False

50.
Where did the battle take place?
a)
Rome
b)
Egypt
c)
Actium
d)
Philippi
51.
Whose "death" caused Cassius to commit suicide? 
a)
Titinius
b)
Strato
c)
Cato
d)
Cicero
52.
Who stabbed Cassius with Caesar's sword?
a)
Lucius
b)
Strato
c)
Pindarus
d)
Titinius
53.

Who pretended to be Brutus in Act 5?

a)

Lucilius

b)

Pindarus

c)

Strato

d)

Titinius

54.

Who finally gave in to Brutus' wish to kill himself?

a)

Lucius

b)

Pindarus

c)

Strato

d)

Titinius

55.
Their final conversation before the battle shows Brutus and Cassius as 
a)
Still unsure of each other
b)
Only outwardly reconciled
c)
Trusting friends again
d)
Fearing each other's treachery
56.
Whether alive or dead, the character who is viewed with the greatest respect by all the other characters is
a)
Brutus
b)
Caesar
c)
Antony
d)
Cassius
57.
Does Brutus ever change his opinion of his cause?
a)
Yes, he changes his stance throughout the play
b)
No, he always takes action for the good of Rome
58.
What does Cassius think is happening to Titinius when he rides into camp?
a)
Titinius is being overtaken by enemy troops
b)
Titinius has just won the battle
c)
Titinius is wearing a wreath of victory
d)
Titinius is pretending to be dead
59.
Who does Brutus think is causing all the misunderstandings on the battlefield?
a)
Caesar
b)
Octavius
c)
Antony
d)
Cassius
60.
How does Brutus die?
a)
He runs upon his own sword as Strato holds it for him
b)
Brutus stabs himself with his own sword
c)
Cassius stabs Brutus
d)
Antony stabs Brutus
61.
The omens and predictions in the play basically provide
a)
Comic relief
b)
Predictions that come true
c)
Moments of quiet
d)
Sources of alarm
62.
What do Cassius and Brutus vow to each other before parting for battle?
a)
They vow to part as friends, will be surprised if they win, and will smile.
b)
Both vow they will not kill themselves if they lose
c)
They vow to win the battle
d)
They vow to part as enemies
63.
Which of the following is NOT a pun?
a)
Those new police computers really help take a byte out of crime.
b)
My Dad speaks cross words only when he’s doing the New York Times Sunday Puzzle.
c)
“We broke our necks to get here on time,” Gary said.
d)
Because our tiny kitten liked cold-cuts, we named her Deli-cat.
64.
What are the two examples Cassius gives to Brutus for why Caesar is weak in character?
a)
Caesar stole money and had an affair
b)
Caesar stole money and cried like a baby when he got sick
c)
Caesar fell in the river and couldn't swim, plus he has "the falling sickness"
d)
Caesar cried like a baby when he got sick and had to be saved when he fell in the river
65.
Which of the following words DO NOT describe Cassius?
a)
Humble
b)
Cunning
c)
Arrogant
d)
Shrewd
66.
Who does Caesar classify as having a "lean and hungry look?"
a)
Casca
b)
Cassius
c)
Cinna
d)
Antony
67.
What does Cassius think the signs (storm, lion in the street, slave with a burning hand) mean?
a)
They represent Caesar's leadership and how unnatural it is to have a dictator.
b)
They represent that he has made the wrong decision in killing Caesar.
c)
They represent his plan for manipulating Brutus.
d)
They make him think he should kill himself.
68.

Who wants to kill Mark Antony as well as kill Caesar in Act 2?

a)

Brutus

b)

Cassius

c)

Casca

d)

Cinna

69.

Why is Portia so upset in Act 2?

a)

She wants to know what's wrong with Brutus

b)

She doesn't want Brutus to kill Caesar

c)

She stabbed herself and it HURT!

d)

She thinks Brutus is cheating on her.

70.
What is Calpurnia's dream?
a)
Caesar is crowned king and the mob is so excited they kill him.
b)
That Caesar has a seizure while being crowned they take the crown back
c)
That he is killed and the killers wash their hands in his blood.
d)
That being king will leave him open to attack and war.
71.
Does Cassius give himself half-heartedly to his conspiracy, or does he commit himself fully?
a)
Fully
b)
Half-heartedly
72.
Is Caesar conceited or truly humble? Conceited
a)
Conceited
b)
Humble
73.
How do the murderers explain the death of Caesar?
a)
They say that it's a sad day.
b)
They say that Caesar got what he deserved
c)
They say it’s a reason to celebrate because Rome is free of tyranny.
d)
They say that the gods told them to do it.
74.
Brutus implies that anyone who disagrees with the assassination 1) would rather be a slave, 2) would rather notbe a Roman, and 3)
a)
doesn’t love his country
b)
doesn’t like civilization
c)
has done Brutus wrong
75.
Brutus suggests that rulers should be willing to...
a)
give their money to the poor.
b)
die if it is best for the country.
c)
kill those who disagree with them.
76.
Antony implies that Caesar’s will
a)
includes gifts for all the common people.
b)
rewards the members of his own family.
c)
includes bad news for all of Rome.
77.
What does Antony really mean when he says Brutus and his friends are “honorable” men?
a)
They are worthy of honor.
b)
They carried out the assassination in a decent and open way.
c)
They are not honorable men.
78.
Antony does a good job of using pathos to stir the emotions of the crowd. He knows, however, that this aloneis not enough to fully commit the crowd to his side. His final strategy is what does it. In this final strategy, Antony appeals to the crowd’s
a)
pity
b)
greed (75 drachmas per man and public land for parks)
c)
patriotism
79.
The triumvirate seems
a)
cold and ruthless
b)
anxious to preserve Roman justice.
c)
a close-knit alliance.
80.
Antony compares Lepidus to a donkey because
a)
he is only useful for doing the work Antony doesn’t want to do.
b)
he is stubborn.
c)
he complains a lot about his work.
d)
he is lazy.
81.
Antony compares Lepidus to his horse because
a)
Lepidus can’t do things on his own, but must be told what to do.
b)
Lepidus is a loyal and brave soldier.
c)
Lepidus will eventually be “put out to pasture.”
d)
Lepidus is merely good for carrying loads for others.
82.
What reason does Caesar’s ghost give for coming to visit Brutus?
a)
The ghost has come to announce Brutus’ soonto-arrive death at Philippi.
b)
The ghost has come to declare he wants revenge on Brutus.
83.
The final battle takes place on
a)
Caesar’s birthday.
b)
the ides of March.
c)
Brutus’ birthday.
d)
Cassius’ birthday.
84.
Why does Titinius commit suicide?
a)
So he would not be taken prisoner by Antony’s men
b)
Peer pressure
c)
To show how much he loved Cassius
d)
He knew he was going to die anyway
85.
In Antony’s last speech over Brutus’ body, how does Antony compare Brutus to the rest of the conspirators?
a)
Antony says Brutus was the best of the conspirators
b)
Antony says Brutus was the worst of the conspirators

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