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WorksheetsJulius Caesar Act 1 Scenes 1 and 2 Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 4hrs 0mins
Tribunes disperse the crowd as the play begins
in fear that the mob will riot
upon the orders of the Senate
fearing that Caesar's popularity may lead to the destruction of the democracy in Rome
Caesar asks Antony to touch Calpurnia as he runs the race
to bring Caesar luck
to "shake off her sterile curse"
as a signal to Caesar to refuse the crown 3 times
"Beware the ides of March" was spoken by
a soothsayer to Brutus
a soothsayer to Caesar
Caesar to Brutus
Cassius to Caesar
"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our ________, but in our _______, that we are underlings"
fate.....leaders
stars....ourselves
hands....our minds
water....heart
Cassius appeals to Brutus by... (check all three that apply)
pointing out Caesar's weakness
alluding to Brutus' noble ancestors
offering Brutus the crown 3 times
saying Brutus' name is just as good at Caesar's
Caesar tells Antony that Cassius is dangerous because...
he doesn't forget a grudge
he doesn't smile often
he is fat
he doesn't sleep at night
Immediately after Caesar refused the crown three times... (select all that apply)
there is a "tempest dropping fire as if there is strife in heaven"
he offered his throat to be cut
he suffered an epileptic seizure
the crowd cheered
Which of the following best describes Shakespeare's characterization of Caesar?
arrogant
wise
powerful
ignorant
Which of the following quotes best supports your answer to number 8 (which quote best supports your interpretation of Caesar's characterization)?
“What touches us ourself shall be last served.” (Line 8)
"If thou dost bend and pray and fawn for him, / I spurn thee like a cur out of my way.” (Lines 49-50)
“Most high, most mighty, and most puissant Caesar” (Line 36)
“I could be well moved, if I were as you” (Line 63)
Caesar's two physical defects were..
falling sickness, nausea
crippled leg, deafness
weak eyesight, obesity
deafness, falling sickness
Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy?
Brutus is respected by the people
Brutus is wealthy
Brutus knows the Capitol and can plan the ambush
Brutus has command of an army
What is the name of Caesar's wife?
Portia
Maria
Calpurnia
Anne
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, and Octavius Caesar
King Hammurabi, Qin ShiHuangdi, and Tutankhaman
Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus
What is a "triumvirate?"
three people with equal power
a nickname for the Roman army
the Carthaginian general who invaded Italy
two people with equal power
Why did the Senate not like Julius Caesar?
He was too handsome
He and Pompey were besties
He kept losing battles
He was getting too popular and powerful
What month was named after Caesar?
May
June
July
August
