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JC Act 1 Scene 2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Cassius' motivation to plot against Caesar?

a)
To gain personal power for himself.
b)
To seek revenge against Caesar for past grievances.
c)
To fulfill a prophecy about his own rise to power.
d)

To prevent Caesar from becoming a ruler fuelled by his jealousy.

2.

Who warns Caesar to "Beware the Ides of March"?

a)
Mark Antony
b)

Calpurnia

c)
Brutus
d)

Soothsayer

3.

How does Caesar react to the soothsayer's warning?

a)
Caesar publicly praises the soothsayer's insight.
b)
Caesar seeks further advice from the soothsayer.
c)
Caesar dismisses the soothsayer's warning.
d)
Caesar heeds the soothsayer's warning.
4.

Complete the analogy:

Cassius: manipulative : : Brutus: ________

a)
naive
b)
ambitious
c)
honorable
d)
deceitful
5.

According to Caesar, Cassius is dangerous because __________.

a)

he does not sleep at night

b)

he is too loud in his speech

c)

he does not smile often

d)

he always has a scorn on his face

6.

Immediately after Caesar refused the crown three times, ___.

(select all that apply)

a)

he accepted the crown

b)

he had an epileptic seizure

c)

he offered his throat to be cut

d)

the crowd cheered

7.

When Brutus says, "I do fear the people choose Caesar for their king," how does this reflect Brutus' feelings about Caesar?

a)
Brutus believes Caesar is the best choice for king.
b)
Brutus is indifferent to Caesar's rise to power.
c)
Brutus fears that Caesar's ambition could lead to tyranny.
d)
Brutus supports Caesar's ambition wholeheartedly.
8.

Why does Cassius describe Caesar as a “Colossus”?

a)
Cassius uses the term 'Colossus' to suggest Caesar's vulnerability.
b)
Cassius describes Caesar as a 'Colossus' to illustrate his overwhelming power and dominance in Rome.
c)
Cassius describes Caesar as a 'Colossus' to emphasize his lack of influence in Rome.
d)
Cassius refers to Caesar as a 'Colossus' to mock his physical appearance.
9.

What does Caesar ask Antony to do during the Feast of Lupercal race?

a)

Caesar asks Antony to lead the procession.

b)
Caesar asks Antony to touch Calpurnia to promote her fertility.
c)
Caesar asks Antony to race against him.
d)

Caesar asks Antony to be victorious over others.

10.

Which of the following best describes Brutus' internal conflict?

a)
Brutus struggles with his feelings for Portia versus his political ambitions.
b)
Brutus is torn between his desire for power and his fear of the people.
c)
Brutus faces a dilemma between his friendship with Cassius and his loyalty to the Senate.
d)
Brutus' internal conflict is between his loyalty to Caesar and his duty to Rome.
11.

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.

a)

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b)

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c)

A is true, but R is false.

d)

A is false, but R is true.

12.

Which of the following words does Brutus use to describe how Casca was during his former school years?

a)

blunt

b)

quick mettle

c)

tardy

d)

bold

13.

How does Cassius characterize Caesar's near-drowning in the Tiber River?

a)

It proves Caesar's strength.

b)

It is a sign of Caesar's vulnerability and weakness.

c)

It is a sign of Caesar's destiny.

d)

It proves Caesar's heroic nature.

14.

What about Brutus' character does Cassius take advantage of?

a)

His gullibility

b)

His arrogance

c)

His disloyalty

d)

His ambition

15.

Which of the following traits did Caesar wish to show the masses with his refusal of the crown?

a)
A desire for personal power
b)
Indifference to public opinion
c)
A wish to provoke conflict with the Senate
d)
Humility and respect for the Republic