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Julius Caesar Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who thwarts Artemidorus in his attempt to warn Caesar of the plot against him?

a)
Decius
b)

Cassius

c)

Brutus

d)

Cinna the poet

2.

What does Metellus Cimber do as a ploy to engage Caesar’s attention?

a)
He publicly insults Caesar
b)
He challenges Caesar to a duel
c)
He offers Caesar a bribe
d)
He kneels and begs Caesar to repeal the banishment of his brother.
3.

How do the murderers explain the death of Caesar?

a)
They killed him for the good of the animals
b)
They killed him for the good of their enemies
c)
They killed him for the good of Rome
d)
They killed him for the good of himself
4.

How do we know that Mark Antony’s show of friendship for the conspirators is just an act?

a)
He gives them gifts as a sign of goodwill
b)
He publicly praises their actions
c)
He offers to help them with their plans
d)
He plans to seek revenge for Caesar's death.
5.

What does Antony really mean when he says Brutus and his friends are “honorable” men?

a)
Antony is being sarcastic
b)
Antony is being respectful towards Brutus and his friends
c)
Antony is praising Brutus and his friends sincerely
d)
Antony means that Brutus and his friends are truly honorable
6.

At Caesar's funeral, Antony appeals to the crowd’s greed. What, does he say, was in Caesar’s will for the people?

a)

Money, parks, and trees for all citizens

b)

Money, houses, and food for all citizens

c)

Parks, food, and police protection

d)

Money, land, and houses for all citizens

7.

In Act 3, Scene 3, why does the angry mob attack Cinna, the poet?

a)

He shares a name with Cinna the conspirator

b)
He was mistaken for another poet
c)
He insulted the leader of the mob
d)
They were paid to attack him
8.

With whom do Octavius and Antony form a triumvirate?

a)
Pompey
b)
Brutus
c)
Cleopatra
d)
Lepidus
9.

Name two things that Antony does or says that show he has changed in a negative way from when we first met him in Act 1.

a)
Antony becomes more humble and seeks forgiveness for his past actions
b)

Antony betrays Brutus and joins forces with Octavius to gain power

c)
Antony becomes less ambitious and withdraws from the political scene
d)
Antony becomes more loyal to Brutus and supports his cause
10.

Explain Antony’s comparison of Lepidus to a donkey and a horse.

a)

Antony compares Lepidus to a horse because he is loyal and a donkey because and obedient

b)

Antony compares Lepidus to a donkey because he is strong but not very intelligent, and to a horse because he has to be told what to do.

c)

Antony compares Lepidus to a donkey because he is gentle and to a horse because and hardworking

d)

Antony compares Lepidus to a horse because he is independent and to a donkey because he is aloof

11.

After Brutus and Cassius meet and begin to argue, Brutus suggests they move their discussion to his tent. Why is this wise?

a)

It would look bad to have two military leaders publicly arguing.

b)
To avoid the rain and bad weather
c)
To find a more comfortable place to argue
d)
To have a better view of the battlefield
12.

Why is Cassius upset with Brutus?

a)
Cassius has come to see Brutus to ask for money. Cassius is upset because Brutus owes him a large sum of money.
b)
Cassius has come to see Brutus to invite him to a party. Cassius is upset because Brutus declined the invitation.
c)

Cassius is upset because Brutus refused to invest in his business.

d)

Cassius says that Brutus publicly disgraced Pella, a friend of his, by accusing Pella of taking bribes and then ignored Cassius’ letter than tried to defend Pella.

13.

Why is Brutus upset with Cassius?

a)
Brutus is upset with Cassius because he thinks Cassius is too honest
b)
Brutus is upset with Cassius because he believes Cassius is too loyal
c)
Brutus is upset with Cassius because he thinks Cassius is too generous
d)
Brutus is upset with Cassius because he believes Cassius has been accepting bribes and acting dishonorably.
14.

Whose death has Brutus been sorrowing over?

a)
Cassius
b)
Calpurnia
c)
Julius Caesar
d)
Portia
15.

What does the quarrel between Brutus and Cassius shows the audience?

a)
It reveals their indifference towards the outcome of their actions
b)
It demonstrates their complete agreement on all matters
c)
It shows their unwavering loyalty to each other
d)
It shows the internal conflict and division within the conspirators.
16.

While speaking with Cassius, what military action does Brutus want to take?

a)
Retreat to Rome
b)

Surrender to Antony and Octavius

c)

Seek a diplomatic solution with Antony and Octavius

d)

March to Philippi to attack Antony and Octavius

17.

Why does Caesar’s ghost visit Brutus?

a)

Caesar’s ghost visits Brutus to warn him of his impending death at Phillipi

b)
Caesar’s ghost visits Brutus to apologize for his actions
c)
Caesar’s ghost visits Brutus to offer him a reward
d)
Caesar’s ghost visits Brutus to ask for forgiveness
18.

How did Portia die?

a)
By getting struck by lightning
b)
By falling off a cliff
c)
By swallowing hot coals
d)
By drowning in a river