WorksheetsComm 12 Final JC to End
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 42mins
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Class
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1.
In Act I, what does Caesar tell Antony to do to Calpurnia?
a)
He wants Antony to follow her home during the celebration
b)
He wants Antony to bring her on stage for the celebration
c)
He wants Antony to reach out and touch her during the race
d)
He wants Antony to present her with a bouquet of flowers
2.
In Act I, Caesar gives Antony a command in front of the crowd because...
a)
He wants to show his influence and power
b)
He dislikes Antony and wants to give him a challenging task
c)
He is too afraid to ask Antony in private
d)
He wants the crowd to cheer for and encourage Antony
3.
In Act I, which character admits to loving Caesar but does not want him to become king?
a)
Cassius
b)
Brutus
c)
Antony
d)
Calpurnia
4.
In Act I, which character is NOT part of the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar?
a)
Cinna
b)
Trebonius
c)
Mark Antony
d)
Cassius
5.
What handicap does Caesar reveal about himself when speaking to Antony?
a)
He has a limp in his step
b)
He is deaf in his left ear
c)
He is blind in his right eye
d)
He suffers from painful migraines
6.
In Act I, what happens to Caesar in the middle of the festival?
a)
He has a seizure due to his epilepsy
b)
He accepts the title of king of Rome
c)
He beats Antony in the race
d)
He is shot with a bow and arrow
7.
Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the assassination plot?
a)
His reputation will influence the people of Rome to accept the assassination
b)
He is the most physically strong of all the conspirators
c)
He will make the best leader of Rome once Caesar is dead
d)
He has the greatest wealth and can support their government financially
8.
How does Cassius plan to influence Brutus to join the assassination?
a)
He will blackmail Brutus by threatening to reveal a secret about him to the public
b)
He promises Brutus that Calpurnia will become his wife once Caesar has been killed
c)
He agrees to allow Brutus to become king once Caesar has been killed
d)
He will write false anonymous letters praising Brutus and criticizing Caesar and leave them for Brutus to read
9.
According to Cassius in Act I Scene 2, what has he done for Caesar?
a)
He adopted him into his family and gave him a place to live
b)
He saved him during a battle against Pompey
c)
He saved him from drowning in a river
d)
He appointed him to a position in the military when Caesar was young
10.
In Act I, who is Cassius talking to when he says, "Since you know you cannot see yourself so well as by reflection, I, your glass, will modestly discover to yourself that of yourself which you yet not know of" ?
a)
Antony
b)
Caesar
c)
Brutus
d)
Casca
11.
In Act I, who says this about Cassius? "He has a lean and hungry look, / He thinks too much; such men are dangerous."
a)
Antony
b)
Caesar
c)
Brutus
d)
Casca
12.
In Act I, what warning does the Soothsayer give to Caesar?
a)
Beware the one you love
b)
Beware the power you hold
c)
Beware the men you lead
d)
Beware the ides of March
13.
In Act II Scene 1, how does Portia prove her strength to Brutus?
a)
She throws a heavy weight
b)
She eats poisonous berries
c)
She offers to sacrifice her own life for him
d)
She stabs herself in the thigh
14.
What is it called when a character breaks away from the events of a story to talk to themselves or directly to the audience?
a)
Soliloquy
b)
Situational irony
c)
Aside
d)
Dramatic irony
15.
In Act II, why do the men decide NOT to kill Marc Antony?
a)
Their cause will appear to be too violent, which will hurt their public support
b)
Antony is strong and athletic and can defend himself
c)
Antony is too beloved by the public so they will turn on the conspirators' cause
d)
Antony has the support of the military who will defend him if he is attacked
16.
What is Calpurnia's dream?
a)
Vultures attack Caesar on the street and his body is carried away by them
b)
The city of Rome burns to the ground
c)
A statue of Caesar starts spouting blood and Romans are wash their hands in it
d)
The capitol falls to the ground in an earthquake and Caesar is killed
17.
In Act II, when the augurs sacrificed the animal, what is the result?
a)
Its eye is made of pure gold
b)
A dead mouse is found in its talons
c)
It is missing a heart
d)
Its heart continues to pump once it is removed
18.
What kind of figurative language is the following line? "For Antony is but a limb of Caesar"
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Personification
d)
Hyperbole
19.
What kind of figurative language is the following line? "Graves have yawned"
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Personification
d)
Hyperbole
20.
What kind of figurative language is the following line? "Think of him as a serpent's egg"
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Personification
d)
Hyperbole
21.
What anachronism appears in Act II?
a)
The soothsayer's warning in Scene 3
b)
The figurative language in Scene 2
c)
The description of the storm in Scene 1
d)
The reference to the clock in Scene 1
22.
In Act II, who says this quote? "Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once."
a)
Casca
b)
Brutus
c)
Cassius
d)
Caesar
23.
Who is the first to stab Caesar?
a)
Trebonius
b)
Metellus Cimber
c)
Casca
d)
Cassius
24.
What has Caesar left to the Romans in his will?
a)
75 drachmas
b)
Public parks
c)
Public orchards
d)
All of the above
25.
In Antony's speech, what does he try to prove about Caesar?
a)
He talks about all of Caesar's flaws
b)
He explains why Brutus will be a better leader than Caesar
c)
He explains that Caesar was a traitor to Rome
d)
He shows that Caesar wasn't ambitious like Brutus says
26.
What reason does Antony give for why he cannot read Caesar's will?
a)
The contents will make the crowd furious
b)
Caesar left everything to Brutus and Cassius
c)
Caesar didn't leave a will at all
d)
Caesar's great wealth will disgust them
27.
In Act III, who says this quote? "Et tu, Brute?"
a)
Cassius
b)
Brutus
c)
Caesar
d)
Mark Antony
28.
In Act III, who says this quote? "Yet Brutus says he was ambitious, and Brutus is an honorable man."
a)
Cinna
b)
Cassius
c)
Mark Antony
d)
Caesar
29.
In Act IV Scene 2, why is Brutus so angry with Cassius?
a)
Cassius has stolen troops from Brutus's army
b)
Cassius lied to Brutus about the strength of their military
c)
Cassius tried to have Brutus assassinated
d)
Cassius hasn't given Brutus gold to pay Brutus's soldiers
30.
In Act IV, how does Portia die?
a)
She is killed by Octavius's forces.
b)
She falls ill with pneumonia.
c)
She eats hot coals.
d)
She drowns in the sea.
31.
In Act IV, the ghost of Caesar appears. What does he say?
a)
"I shall get my revenge"
b)
"Thou shalt see me at Philippi"
c)
"A man's worth is only as good as his strength"
d)
"Beware the ides of April"
32.
What is unique about the day upon which Cassius dies in Act V?
a)
It is his mother's death date
b)
It is his birthday
c)
It is the ides of March
d)
It is Caesar's birthday
33.
In Act V, how does Brutus die?
a)
Brutus runs into a sword
b)
Brutus is killed in combat by Antony
c)
Cassius accidentally kills Brutus thinking he was an enemy soldier
d)
Brutus is assassinated by his own troops
34.
According to Antony, who was "the noblest Roman of them all"?
a)
Cassius
b)
Julius Caesar
c)
Octavius Caesar
d)
Brutus
35.
Who wins the war?
a)
Titinius and Messala
b)
Brutus and Cassius
c)
Octavius and Antony
d)
Young Cato
36.
What is an epic poem?
a)
A drama that showcases the flaws of society
b)
A poem of 14 lines written in iambic pentameter
c)
A long, narrative poem with a vast setting and supernatural elements
d)
A lyric poem with an a/b/a/b rhyme scheme
37.
What does the E stand for in the Epic Hero acrostic poem?
a)
Embodies and protects community values
b)
Endurance and strength
c)
Evaluates an evil creature
d)
Educates their community
38.
What does the P stand for in the Epic Hero acrostic poem?
a)
Practices the traditions of their culture
b)
Possesses supernatural traits
c)
Ponders questions about existence
d)
Promises to do their very best
39.
What does the I stand for in the Epic Hero acrostic poem?
a)
Inquires about helping their community
b)
Identifies a need to go on a quest
c)
Influences people to do good things
d)
Integrity is important
40.
What does the C stand for in the Epic Hero acrostic poem?
a)
Completely unaware of danger
b)
Captures all evil-doers
c)
Collects many treasures
d)
Carries themselves with confidence
41.
What is Hrothgar known for building in his community?
a)
A large library
b)
A training camp for warriors
c)
A bath house with many pools and saunas
d)
A tremendous mead hall
42.
Grendel's origin is explained by the Biblical reference to...
a)
Noah's ark
b)
Adam and Eve
c)
Cain and Abel
d)
The Last Supper
43.
Why does Grendel wreak so much havoc on Hrothgar's warriors?
a)
Hrothgar's warriors killed his brother, Mendel
b)
He is angered by their joyful noise and peaceful slumber
c)
His home was ruined by the building of Hrothgar's village
d)
Hrothgar's warriors stole treasure from his den
44.
How long does Grendel's reign of terror last?
a)
130 years
b)
64 years
c)
22 years
d)
12 years
45.
What is a scop?
a)
A traveling poet
b)
A flask of mead
c)
A type of armor
d)
A chest of treasure
46.
What does Unferth accuse Beowulf of during the feast?
a)
He killed innocent villagers in his previous adventures
b)
He is needlessly risky and seeks challenges only to boast about them
c)
He is a true hero and worthy of all his fame
d)
He is lying about his great strength
47.
Beowulf's boast includes __________________- of ________________.
a)
An allusion of Shakespeare
b)
A comparison of Unferth to Grendel
c)
Imagery of his homeland
d)
A flashback of his past victories against monsters
48.
How does Beowulf prepare for his battle against Grendel?
a)
He burns incense in a ritual fire
b)
He removes his armor and weapons
c)
He dresses himself in strong armor and lays out a variety of weapons
d)
He sacrifices a bird to read its innards for omens related to the battle
49.
What trophy does Beowulf display for the Danes after defeating Grendel?
a)
Grendel's detached eyeball
b)
Grendel's severed leg
c)
Grendel's severed arm
d)
Grendel's fangs
50.
In Parts 1-5 of Beowulf, who said this quote? "Fate goes as fate must"
a)
Hrothgar
b)
Beowulf
c)
The Coast Guard
d)
Unferth
51.
In Parts 1-5 of Beowulf, who said this quote? "Are you the Beowulf that strove with Breca in a swimming match in the open sea, both of you wantonly tempting the waves, risking your lives on the lonely deep for a silly boast?"
a)
Hrothgar
b)
Beowulf
c)
The Coast Guard
d)
Unferth
52.
Which of the following lines contains a kenning?
a)
Fitted and furnished; he fain would sail
b)
Over the swan-road to seek the king
c)
Who suffered so sorely for need of men.
d)
And his bold retainers found little to blame
53.
Choose TWO lines that contain alliteration:
a)
Fitted and furnished; he fain would sail
b)
Over the swan-road to seek the king
c)
Who suffered so sorely for need of men.
d)
And his bold retainers found little to blame
54.
Choose TWO lines that contain epithets:
a)
Single-handed I'll settle the strife!
b)
Prince of the Danes, protector of Scydlings,
c)
Lord of nations, and leader of men,
d)
I beg one favor - refuse me not,
55.
Where does Grendel stagger off to die?
a)
In front of Hrothgar's throne
b)
His swamp
c)
The ocean
d)
The stairs in front of Heorot Hall
56.
Heorot Hall is a major symbol in Beowulf. Which of the following is NOT something Heorot Hall represents?
a)
Community
b)
Revenge
c)
Security
d)
Pride
57.
What is Grendel's mother's motivation to attack Heorot Hall?
a)
Anger because treasure from her hoard was stolen
b)
Jealousy because she envies Beowulf's trength
c)
Revenge because of her son's death
d)
Greed because she wants Hrothgar's wealth
58.
Hrothgar describes the setting where Grendel's mother lives, and in his description, he mentions (select TWO):
a)
Animals choose death instead of jumping into the water to save themselves
b)
Scorpions gather in groups along the shoreline
c)
A mysterious flame burns over the pool at night
d)
The water is so toxic that it burns human skin
e)
Snakes slither across the water and constrict their prey
59.
Identify TWO disturbing elements seen at the pool where Grendel's mother lives:
a)
The ghost of Grendel looming over the water
b)
Monsters in the water and on the shoreline
c)
Aschere's head
d)
A skeleton of a missing man from Hrothgar's village
e)
The sound of screaming from a cave in the distance
60.
What is the name of the sword given to Beowulf?
a)
Hrunting
b)
Frank
c)
Unferth
d)
Ecgtheow
61.
What biblical allusion is inscribed on the giant's sword hilt?
a)
The Garden of Eden
b)
Cain and Abel
c)
The Last Supper
d)
The Great Flood/Noah's Ark
62.
What awakens and angers the dragon?
a)
The laughter and joy of the Geat people
b)
The eruption of its volcano home
c)
A thief steals from the dragon's hoard
d)
An earthquake suddenly awakens it from slumber
63.
Who is the thirteenth man that Beowulf brings with him to fight the dragon?
a)
The thief
b)
His son
c)
King Hrothgar
d)
Unferth
64.
What does Wiglaf do during the battle with the dragon?
a)
He heals Beowulf's wound
b)
He runs away
c)
He takes riches from the dragon's hoard while Beowulf battles
d)
He helps Beowulf fight
65.
What happens to the warriors that Beowulf brings with him to fight the dragon?
a)
They are all killed by the dragon
b)
They die in an avalanche of rocks
c)
They all work together to defeat the dragon for Beowulf
d)
They run away to the forest
66.
Who kills the dragon?
a)
Wiglaf
b)
Hrothgar
c)
Hygalec
d)
Beowulf
67.
What do Beowulf's people build to honor him?
a)
A barrow
b)
A mead hall
c)
A statue
d)
A pyramid
68.
What does Wiglaf discover when he examines the treasure in the hoard?
a)
The treasure was all stolen from Hrothgar
b)
The treasure is the most beautiful and expensive than anything in history
c)
Much of the treasure is dull, rusty, and worthless
d)
The treasure melted from the heat of the dragon's fire
69.
"The waster of peoples" is a/an __________________ for the dragon.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Epithet
c)
Kenning
d)
Allusion
70.
"Fire-drake" and "hoard-warden" are ____________ for the dragon.
a)
Metaphors
b)
Epithets
c)
Kennings
d)
Allusions
71.
Who is the narrator of "The Egg"?
a)
God
b)
You
c)
Arthur
d)
Andy
72.
What does the egg symbolize in "The Egg"?
a)
The feeling of hatred
b)
The universe
c)
The importance of a healthy diet
d)
The anxiety about death
73.
What does the unnamed man learn about existence in "The Egg"?
a)
His soul is the only one that exists in his universe and he will live every life that ever existed on Earth
b)
Earth is an experiment and he is a tool for alien life
c)
The center of the Earth is where heaven is located
d)
Every star contains its own God and planet like Earth
74.
What is the meaning of life according to the narrator in "The Egg"?
a)
To find ultimate happiness by pursuing your passions in life
b)
To grow and mature as a soul by gaining experiences on Earth
c)
To achieve great wealth and fame through success
d)
To live in nature and find peace in the environment
75.
How does the unnamed man's wife feel about his death in "The Egg"?
a)
Guilt
b)
Relief
c)
Relief and guilt
d)
Joy
76.
In "Strawberry Spring", what does the narrator realize at the end of the story?
a)
His roommate was the serial killer on their college campus
b)
He was the serial killer on his college campus
c)
The murders on his college campus will never be solved
d)
The police framed him for murders on his college campus
77.
What is a strawberry spring?
a)
It is a patch of wild strawberries growing in the woods
b)
It is a group of pink tulips that bloom in early spring
c)
It is when the winter warms up for a few days but returns to being cold again
d)
It is a brand of soda from the 1970s
78.
What name is given to the serial killer in "Strawberry Spring"?
a)
Springer Spaniel
b)
Springtime John
c)
Springheel Jack
d)
Springfoot Jason
79.
What is Mary's cause of death in "Premium Harmony"?
a)
Cardiac arrest
b)
Cancer
c)
Gunshot wound
d)
Car accident
80.
Why does Biz die in "Premium Harmony"?
a)
He is hit by a car in the parking lot
b)
He is poisoned by the Snoball he eats
c)
He is strangled accidentally by his leash
d)
He dies from heat exposure
81.
What does Ray do at the end of "Premium Harmony"?
a)
He asks Mr. Ghosh for a job application
b)
He takes Biz to an animal shelter
c)
He drives out of Castle Rock and never returns
d)
He buys a pack of cigarettes
82.
In "Quitters, Inc", how does Morrison found out about the company?
a)
His wife sees an advertisement and suggests he attend
b)
His doctor signs him up out of concern for his health
c)
He is given a business card by an old coworker
d)
He receives a mysterious phone call from Donatti about the company
83.
What is Quitters, Inc.?
a)
A company that specializes in firing people from their jobs
b)
A company made up of employees who have quit working for horrible bosses
c)
A company that wants to take over the world
d)
A company that helps people stop smoking
84.
What is final step of Morrison's treatment plan with Quitters, Inc?
a)
His contract will be terminated and he will owe the company $10,000
b)
He will be forced to divorce his wife
c)
He will be killed
d)
He will have to shave his head
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