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WorksheetsCore Classics: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Total questions: 94
Worksheet time: 2hrs 3mins
The valiant never taste of death but once (2.2.34).
I come to bury Cæsar, not to praise him (3.2.79-80).
But Brutus says he was ambitious,/
And Brutus is an honourable man (3.2.82-84).
In "Speak, what trade art thou?" - Who is the speaker addressing (speaking to)?
From what is Caesar returning at the opening of the play?
from stopping a revolt in Spain
from conquering Britain
from discovering a new trade route to Asia
from conquering Egypt
Who cheers Caesar's return?
Flavius
the tradesmen
Cassius
Brutus
Why does Caesar ask Antony to touch Calphurnia?
to reassure her that Caesar is all right
to show Anthony's loyalty to Caesar and to Rome
he does not want the townspeople to know they were fighting
he believes it will lift the "curse" that has kept them from having children
Who believes Caesar is weak?
Brutus
Flavius
Cassius
Antony
At the end of act 1, Cassius, Casca, and Cinna are _______.
conspiring against Brutus
trying to decide how to convince Caesar to be king
planning how to persuade Brutus to join their cause
proposing a raid on Pompey
What warning does the Soothsayer give Caesar?
(a)
Who recalls saving Caesar from drowning when they were young?
(a)
What does Caesar refuse three time?
(a)
Which of the two puns/jokes does the cobbler use to gain an upper-hand on Flavius and Murellus? Check two.
He was a mender of "soles", a play on "souls."
He said he was out to get ingredients for a peach cobbler.
He said he was getting work from having people walk about.
He was celebrating Caesar.
The commoners are celebrating Caesar's victory over:
Crassus
Cicero
Pompey
Antonius
What do Flavius and Murellus do at the end of Scene 1 to "pluck the feathers from the wings of Caesar"?
They write letters to the Senate to proclaim their hate for Caesar.
The men go and tell Cassius they will join his conspiracy.
They left the commoners without any plans of doing anything.
They take the decorations down from Caesar's statues.
Who is the Cobbler?
A Shoemaker
A Woodworker
A Tribune
A Dessert
Who is the Carpenter?
A Shoemaker
A Tribune
A person who lays carpet
A Woodworker
What position do Flavius and Marullus hold in Rome?
Tribunes
Shoemakers
Woodworkers
Retail Salesmen
In the opening scene of Act 1 what are the Carpenter and Cobbler doing in the streets of Rome?
Walking
Celebrating Caesar's military victory over Pompey
Cleaning the trash off the streets.
Fighting
Define Tragedy:
when the audience knows something that a character(s) in the story does not
when a story hints at something that will happen later on
a story that traces the downfall of a specific character(s)
What festival is happening right before Caesar's coronation?
The Feast of Lupercal
The Feast of Bellial
The Feast of Apples
The Caesar Salad Festival
humorous
reluctant
Irritated
calm
What is Flavius and Murellus doing at the beginning of the play?
Walking around town
Questioning workers on why they aren't working
Going to see Caesar get crowned
Patrolling Rome for intruders
Why is Murellus angry that the citizens are celebrating Caesar?
They were just celebrating Pompey
Caesar is marrying an outsider
They think Brutus should be king
They should be working
In what city is the play set?
Venice
Rome
Italy
London
What is Flavius' feeling towards Caesar when he says,
"...Will make him fly an ordinary pitch,
Who else would soar above the view of men
And keep us all in servile fearfulness."?
He fears that Caesar will use his power to control people with fear.
He feels that Caesar will gain the ability to fly.
He fears that Caesar will make them all his servants.
He fears that Caesar will be too crazy.
What is a "triumvirate?"
three people with equal power
two people with equal power
a nickname for the Roman army
the Carthaginian general who invaded Italy
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, and Octavius Caesar
Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus
King Hammurabi, Qin ShiHuangdi, and Tutankhaman
Who is the author of "Julius Caesar?"
Alan Gratz
William Shakespeare
George Washington
C.S. Lewis
Who is Antony?
Brother
Servant
Close Friend
General
How does his conversation with Cassius most affect Brutus?
He considers the idea that caesar may not be the best leader.
He decides that Caesar must be removed from power immediately.
He realizes that Cassius is trying to manipulate him to Remove Caesar.
He realizes how dangerous it is for Caesar to be in power.
what is the theme of the scene?
its impossible to please everyone
even the most noble are capable of evil
people never feel satisfied with the power they have
people will ofter manipulate others to further their own desires
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Crassus, Pompeu, and Caesar
Caesar, Brutus, and Mark Antony
Pompey, Cassius, and Calpurnia
Crassus, Pompey, and Caesar
What happened to Crassus?
He became the king of Rome
He was killed in battle
He joined the conspiracy against Caesar
He ran away to Egypt
What was Rome's major concern in 44 B.C.?
Who was going to be in control?
How to become wealthy and famous
How to overthrow Caesar
How to start a democracy
What was the modern connection between Rome and Elizabethan England?
They both had the same problems and concerns over who would govern them.
They were both ruled by Julius Caesar
They were both democracies
They were both located in Europe
How did Shakespeare respond to the events of his time while avoiding censorship laws in Elizabethan England?
By writing plays to express his opinions
By becoming a military leader
By joining the conspiracy against Caesar
By running away to Egypt
Who was Mark Antony?
A military leader and member of the triumvirate
A friend of Caesar who joined the conspiracy against him
The wife of Caesar
A faithful friend of Caesar who believed he should be king
Who was Brutus?
A military general and member of the triumvirate
A friend of Caesar who joined the conspiracy against him
The wife of Caesar
A faithful friend of Caesar who believed he should be king
What is the Feast of Lupercal?
A festival that honors Lupa, the she-wolf who raised Romulus and Remus
A festival that celebrates the Roman Empire
A festival that honors Julius Caesar
A festival that celebrates the Roman gods
When was the Feast of Lupercal celebrated?
February 13-15
March 15-17
April 13-15
May 15-17
What is significant about this day for Cassius?
In scene II, how does Brutus feel about the battle at this point?
Who wins the first battle?
What does Brutus ask Clitus, Dardanius, and Volomnius to do?
According to Marc Antony, why is Brutus better than the other conspirators?
Which of the two puns/jokes does the cobbler use to gain an upper-hand on Flavius and Murellus? Check two.
He was a mender of "soles", a play on "souls."
He said he was out to get ingredients for a peach cobbler.
He said he was getting work from having people walk about.
He was celebrating Caesar.
The commoners are celebrating Caesar's victory over:
Crassus
Cicero
Pompey
Antonius
What do Flavius and Murellus do at the end of Scene 1 to "pluck the feathers from the wings of Caesar"?
They write letters to the Senate to proclaim their hate for Caesar.
The men go and tell Cassius they will join his conspiracy.
They left the commoners without any plans of doing anything.
They take the decorations down from Caesar's statues.
Who is the Cobbler?
A Shoemaker
A Woodworker
A Tribune
A Dessert
Who is the Carpenter?
A Shoemaker
A Tribune
A person who lays carpet
A Woodworker
What position do Flavius and Marullus hold in Rome?
Tribunes
Shoemakers
Woodworkers
Retail Salesmen
In the opening scene of Act 1 what are the Carpenter and Cobbler doing in the streets of Rome?
Walking
Celebrating Caesar's military victory over Pompey
Cleaning the trash off the streets.
Fighting
Define Tragedy:
when the audience knows something that a character(s) in the story does not
when a story hints at something that will happen later on
a story that traces the downfall of a specific character(s)
What festival is happening right before Caesar's coronation?
The Feast of Lupercal
The Feast of Bellial
The Feast of Apples
The Caesar Salad Festival
humorous
reluctant
Irritated
calm
What is Flavius and Murellus doing at the beginning of the play?
Walking around town
Questioning workers on why they aren't working
Going to see Caesar get crowned
Patrolling Rome for intruders
Why is Murellus angry that the citizens are celebrating Caesar?
They were just celebrating Pompey
Caesar is marrying an outsider
They think Brutus should be king
They should be working
In what city is the play set?
Venice
Rome
Italy
London
What is Flavius' feeling towards Caesar when he says,
"...Will make him fly an ordinary pitch,
Who else would soar above the view of men
And keep us all in servile fearfulness."?
He fears that Caesar will use his power to control people with fear.
He feels that Caesar will gain the ability to fly.
He fears that Caesar will make them all his servants.
He fears that Caesar will be too crazy.
What is a "triumvirate?"
three people with equal power
two people with equal power
a nickname for the Roman army
the Carthaginian general who invaded Italy
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, and Octavius Caesar
Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus
King Hammurabi, Qin ShiHuangdi, and Tutankhaman
Who is the author of "Julius Caesar?"
Alan Gratz
William Shakespeare
George Washington
C.S. Lewis
