WorksheetsJulius Caesar Act 4
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
How does Antony view the use of Lepidus
Antony values Lepidus as a soldier.
Antony wants Lepidus to carry gold.
Antony views Lepidus as a pawn to advance his personal interests.
Antony views Lepidus as a powerful, political speaker to help with the opposition
What did NOT motivate Octavius to agree with Antony on the use of Lepidus?
Ocatavius believes that Lepidus is not worthy of their alliance
Antony is older and wiser
Octavius values Antony’s opinion because he knows Lepidus better
Ocativus desires to please Antony & gain power
Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus are NOT meeting to
discuss how they could have saved Julius Caesar
determine which traitors should be executed next
change Julius Caesar's will
organize ways to find secrets from the opposition (Cassius, Brutus, etc.)
Both have ruthless qualities, but how are Antony and Brutus different
Antony and Brutus are different because Antony secretly wants Brutus to be the king of the Romans
Antony values Lepidus to bear gold and bring treasure.
Antony values Lepidus and his merits and accomplishments as a soldier.
Antony is different from Brutus because, whereas Brutus was uncomfortable with killing Caesar, Antony is content to kill -- even if one of the targets is his own nephew.
Based on Act 4 scene 2, what is the tone of Cassius and Brutus' interaction?
They are becoming more united in their shared hatred of Antony.
They develop a plan to trick Antony into changing Caesar’s will.
They turn on the rest of the conspirators in their group.
They get increasingly suspicious of each other's intentions.
What are the inconsistent-contradictory words between Cassius and Brutus. Keep in mind that noble is "showing fine, personal qualities of high moral principles and ideals.
Cassius calls Brutus his brother, but they're not actually brothers.
Cassius referred to Brutus as noble and then accused him of doing wrong.
Cassius accuses Brutus of doing wrong, and Cassius is noble because he is innocent of all wrongdoing.
It was not contradictory; noble means dishonest and untrustworthy.
Act 4 Scene 3= Brutus' Tent > In Brutus' mind, he wonders why they would kill a corrupt man only to become corrupt themselves... What is the intent of the dialogue
To accuse Cassius of being hypocritical by saying one thing then doing another.
To highlight Cassius’s wartime qualifications.
o express admiration for qualities he does not have, but Cassius does.
To inform Cassius of his thoughts on the upcoming battle.
Act 4 Scene 3.. continued Regarding the military differences between Cassius and Brutus, Cassius claims that he...
is a better friend than Brutus.
is a better poet than Brutus.
is a better conspirator than Brutus.
is a better military figure than Brutus.
To what does Brutus compare Cassius' threats?
sums of gold
vile trash
idle wind
heaven
Act 4 Scene 3 .. continued In Brutus' mind, which personal quality makes him proudest?
His thriftiness
His integrity
His religious faith in the Roman gods
His ability to raise money
Cassius' use of feelings and emotions toward Brutus' tone is one of ... (it's very much from feelings and emotions)
arrogance
devastation
selfishness
furor
"I could weep my spirit from mine eyes" is what type of literary device?
foreshadowing
hyperbole
alliteration
verbal irony
In Cassius' pathos-laden speech to Brutus, what chance is Cassius offering Brutus?
kill Messala
have his expensive armor for free
kill him
win the Philippian lottery
Brutus telling Cassius, "O Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb" (interesting comparison) is BEST considered as an example of :
anthropomorphism
similie
metaphor
oxymoron
Before Messala comes in, Brutus shares with Cassius that Portia is dead. However, Brutus allows Messala to tell the news to him like Brutus had never heard of it before. This is an example of:
Oxymoron
Dramatic irony
Ambiguity
Hubris
Messala's reaction to watching Brutus deal with Portia's death reflects:
Messala's admiration of strength
Messala's strong strength of compassion
Messala's patriotism
Messala's discomfort
What is the irony of Brutus disregarding Cassius' advice on military strategy.
Brutus' pride is what should determine military strategies
Neither men are good at military strategies
Brutus is better at military strategies
Cassius is better at military strategies
Brutus' conditional , "If I do live..." to Lucius who will be playing music implies
Brutus doubts his own plan that may end in death
Brutus doesn't trust those around him
Brutus has lost faith in his soldiers
Brutus is only self-interested
"This is a sleepy tune, O murderous slumber..." shows that:
Brutus is about to break a lyre
Brutus needs a bedtime lullaby
Brutus needs a new pillow
Brutus' mind is unsettled
The ghost of Caesar expressing to Brutus, "... To tell thee thou shalt see me at Philippi . " foreshadows
Brutus' victory at Philippi
Brutus' sound sleep in Philippi
Brutus' death at Philippi
Brutus reconciling with Antony at Philippi
