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Julius Caesar Act 4

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
(Scene 1) Who is Caesar's heir? 
a)
Brutus
b)
Lepidus
c)
Octavius
d)
Portia
2.
(Scene 1) What kind of list is the 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
3.

(Scene 1) What does Antony plan to do that shows the audience that he is unethical?

a)

Lie to Octavius about Lepidus

b)

Kill Portia

c)

Change Caesar's will

d)

Replace Lepidus with Cassius

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. 
5.
(Scene 3) Why is Cassius mad at Brutus?
a)
Because Brutus convinced him to kill Caesar
b)
Because Brutus did not give him the money he needed
c)
Because Brutus condemned Lucius Pella for bribery
d)
Because things aren't going well in the war against Antony and Octavius
6.
(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
7.
(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.
8.
(Scene 3) What unexpected visitor comes to Brutus in his sleep?
a)
Antony
b)
Calpurnia
c)
Caesar's ghost
d)
Portia
9.
(Scene 3) Where does Caesar say that he will see Brutus?
a)
Philippi
b)
Rome
c)
In the grave
d)
Sardis
10.

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)

Brutus and Antony

-vs-

Lepidus, Octavius, and Cassius

c)

Octavius and Brutus

-vs-

Antony and Cassius

d)

Lepidus, Antony, and Octavius

-vs-

Cassius and Brutus

11.

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)

is constantly paranoid and nervous

12.

What happens during Brutus and Cassius' fight?

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 Lepidus has created an army

13.

Based on what he says after, how does Brutus react to the Ghost of Caesar?

a)

He fears for his life, and does not know what to do next.

b)

He is surprisingly unaffected and calm.

c)

He is in denial, and pretends that he saw nothing.

d)

He interprets the vision as a good sign, and orders the army forward.

14.

What happens at the end of Act IV?

a)

Brutus and Octavius begin marching their army south to Philippi, where they will face Cassius and Antony on the battlefield.

b)

Brutus sends a message to Cassius to begin marching the army to Philippi.

c)

Brutus sends a message to Cassius about his vision of Caesar's ghost

d)

Brutus rethinks his plan of attack, and decides it is better to wait and let Antony's army come to him

15.
In Act 4, Brutus thinks that Cassius has become
a)
Unfriendly
b)
Scary
c)
Joyous
d)
Powerful
16.

Who is not a part of the 2nd Triumvirate?

a)

Octavius

b)

Lucilius

c)

Lepidus

d)

Antony

17.

In Act IV, scene i, Antony compares Lepidus to his horse. By reading between the lines, what can you tell about Antony?

a)

He respects Lepidus.

b)

He fears Lepidus.

c)

He is just using Lepidus.

d)

He is just making a joke.

18.

Why is Cassius shocked when he finds out that Brutus' wife has died?

a)

He just saw her yesterday.

b)

He did not know Brutus was married.

c)

Brutus threatens to kill him in revenge.

d)

Brutus does not seem upset about it.

19.

What conflict do Brutus and Cassius have about Philippi?

a)

Cassius wants to go there to fight Antony; Brutus wants to wait.

b)

Brutus wants to go there to fight Antony; Cassius wants to wait.

c)

Cassius wants to make peace with Antony there; Brutus does not.

d)

Brutus wants to make peace with Antony there; Cassius does not.

20.

On what plan of action does Cassius and Brutus finally agree?

a)

They agree to wait for the enemies to come to them.

b)

They agree to surrender to Antony at Philippi.

c)

They agree to march to Philippi to fight their enemies.

d)

They agree to retreat to Rome and defend the Senate.