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Julius Caesar Acts 4 & 5

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is Caesar's heir?

a)

Brutus

b)

Lepidus

c)

Octavius

d)

Portia

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.

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.

4.

What unexpected visitor comes to Brutus in his tent while his men are sleeping?

a)

Antony

b)

Calpurnia

c)

Caesar's ghost

d)

Portia

5.

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

6.

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

7.

When Antony asks Octavius "why do you cross me in this exigent?" he is saying

a)

Why did you send me this message?

b)

Why are you upset with me?

c)

Why are you arguing with me in this important matter?

8.

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

a)

True

b)

False

9.
Whose "death" caused Cassius to commit suicide? 
a)
Titinius
b)
Strato
c)
Cato
d)
Cicero
10.
Who stabbed Cassius with Caesar's sword?
a)
Lucius
b)
Strato
c)
Pindarus
d)
Titinius
11.

Who pretended to be Brutus?

a)

Lucilius

b)

Pindarus

c)

Strato

d)

Titinius

12.

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

a)

Lucius

b)

Pindarus

c)

Strato

d)

Titinius

13.
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
14.
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
15.
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
16.
The turning point of the play is
a)
Brutus's decision to join the conspirators
b)
Caesar's death
c)
Antony's funeral oration
d)
The defeat of Brutus and Cassius
17.
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
18.

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

19.

Where does Caesar say that he will see Brutus?

a)

Philippi

b)

Rome

c)

In the grave

d)

Sardis