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Julius Caesar Week 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "cobbler"? Example: In Shakespeare's time, most towns had a cobbler.

a)

a beating stick

b)

a shoemaker

c)

a fool or clown

d)

a horse keeper

2.

What is the meaning of the word "battlements"? Example: We gathered at the battlements to defend our village.

a)

deep, hidden trenches

b)

a place on a castle wall for shooting arrows

c)

groups of soldiers and military officers

d)

a town known for military strategy

3.

What is the meaning of the word "soothsayer"? Example: We were worried about the battle's outcome, so we visited the soothsayer.

a)

Someone who can tell the future

b)

The town warlock who can curse enemies

c)

a type of lawyer who prepares wills

d)

a monument with an altar for placing sacrifices

4.

What is the meaning of the word "haughtily"? Example: After they sneered at us, they laughed haughtily and walked away.

a)

done in a snobby or boastful way

b)

very loudly and disruptively

c)

done under the breath, secretly

d)

done repeatedly for a long time

5.

What is the meaning of the word "gamesome"? Example: Though everyone was frolicking around, we did not feel particularly gamesome.

a)

playful and merry

b)

competitive and fierce

c)

healthy and ready for anything

d)

unsure or lacking confidence

6.

What is the meaning of the word "underlings"? Example: The leaders made their own decisions regardless of input from the underlings.

a)

people who are literally below, as in a basement

b)

previous leaders or champions

c)

those lower in status or position

d)

losers from last year's contest

7.

What is the meaning of the word "chanced"? Example: We chanced to meet Caesar in the coliseum today.

a)

to happen by accident

b)

to secretly plot or plan

c)

to gamble with dice or tops

d)

to schedule accurately

8.

What is the meaning of the word "foolery"? Example: I have withstood this foolery far too long!

a)

silly or foolish behavior

b)

so perfect it is exhausting

c)

losing of public contests

d)

public recognition

9.

What is the meaning of the word "conspirators"? Example: The conspirators worked to capture the flag.

a)

those who conspire/work together

b)

traitors or other criminals

c)

trained strategists

d)

mythical, devilish people

10.

What is the meaning of the word "enterprise"? Example: "I wish your enterprise today may thrive."

a)

a project or undertaking

b)

market booth that sells vegetables

c)

a spaceship

d)

jewelry making