WorksheetsJC Act 1 Scene 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is Cassius' motivation to plot against Caesar?
To prevent Caesar from becoming a ruler fuelled by his jealousy.
Who warns Caesar to "Beware the Ides of March"?
Calpurnia
Soothsayer
How does Caesar react to the soothsayer's warning?
Complete the analogy:
Cassius: manipulative : : Brutus: ________
According to Caesar, Cassius is dangerous because __________.
he does not sleep at night
he is too loud in his speech
he does not smile often
he always has a scorn on his face
Immediately after Caesar refused the crown three times, ___.
(select all that apply)
he accepted the crown
he had an epileptic seizure
he offered his throat to be cut
the crowd cheered
When Brutus says, "I do fear the people choose Caesar for their king," how does this reflect Brutus' feelings about Caesar?
Why does Cassius describe Caesar as a “Colossus”?
What does Caesar ask Antony to do during the Feast of Lupercal race?
Caesar asks Antony to lead the procession.
Caesar asks Antony to be victorious over others.
Which of the following best describes Brutus' internal conflict?
Assertion (A): Cassius manipulates Brutus into joining the conspiracy against Caesar.
Reason (R): Cassius believes Brutus' noble reputation will lend credibility to the plot against Caesar.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
Which of the following words does Brutus use to describe how Casca was during his former school years?
blunt
quick mettle
tardy
bold
How does Cassius characterize Caesar's near-drowning in the Tiber River?
It proves Caesar's strength.
It is a sign of Caesar's vulnerability and weakness.
It is a sign of Caesar's destiny.
It proves Caesar's heroic nature.
What about Brutus' character does Cassius take advantage of?
His gullibility
His arrogance
His disloyalty
His ambition
Which of the following traits did Caesar wish to show the masses with his refusal of the crown?
