WorksheetsJulius Caesar Act IV-V Reading Check (+ 3 review)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Who forms the second triumvirate?
Cassius, Brutus, and Messala
Antony, Octavius, and Messala
Antony, Lepidus, and Messala
Octavius, Lepidus, and Antony
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
What did Brutus ask Cassius for that he did not receive?
Complete rule of the new alliance
Gold to pay his troops
Solidarity with the other conspirators
A proper horse
How does Portia die?
Antony kills her.
She dies of a broken heart.
She jumps off a tall building.
She swallows hot coals.
What unexpected visitor comes to Brutus in his sleep?
Antony
Calpurnia
Caesar's ghost
Portia
Where does Caesar say that he will see Brutus?
Philippi
Rome
In the grave
Sardis
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.
Brutus, Cassius, and Lepidus
-vs-
Antony and Octavius
Antony and Octavius
-vs-
Brutus and Cassius
Brutus and Antony
-vs-
Lepidus, Octavius, and Cassius
Lepidus, Antony, and Octavius
-vs-
Cassius and Brutus
Octavius and Brutus
-vs-
Antony and Cassius
What happens during Brutus and Cassius' fight?
Cassius pulls out his dagger and offers Brutus his life
Cassius threatens to kill Brutus, but holds back out of respect for Portia
A poet bursts in and manages to get between them and break up the fight
A messenger arrives with news that Antony has created an army
Lepidus and Titinius stand guard outside the tent
When Antony asks Octavius "why do you cross me in this exigent?" he is saying
Why did you send me this message?
Why are you upset with me?
Why are you arguing with me in this important matter?
True of False - Cassius commits suicide because he miscontsrued what was happening in the battle and thought they were losing.
True
False
Does Brutus ever change his opinion of his cause?
Yes, he changes his stance throughout the play.
No, he always takes action for the good of Rome.
Brutus is motivated mainly by thoughts of —
honor
friendship
power
Rome
Review from Act III: Who said? " Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more."
Antony
Brutus
Cassius
Casca
Review from Act III, in Caesar’s last few speeches, when he refuses to pardon Publius Cimber, his tone is:
proud and arrogant
reasonable and accommodating
excited and irrational
kind and sympathetic
Review from Act III: Which of the following does Antony use to his advantage during his funeral speech for Caesar?
Caesar's will
Caesar's body
Caesar's cloak
All of the options
