Free Printable Julius Caesar Test Review (Act I & II)

1.

Who wrote the play Julius Caesar?

a)

William Shakespeare

b)

Christopher Marlowe

c)

Ben Jonson

d)

Thomas Kyd

2.

What type of dramatic work is Julius Caesar considered?

a)

Comedy

b)

History

c)

Tragedy

d)

Romance

3.

Which literary device is used when the soothsayer warns Caesar about a specific date?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Foreshadowing

c)

Irony

d)

Alliteration

4.

Which character trait best describes Brutus?

a)

Ambitious

b)

Loyal

c)

Conflicted

d)

Deceitful

5.

How would you characterize Cassius based on the information provided?

a)

Honest and straightforward

b)

Manipulative and cunning

c)

Brave and heroic

d)

Indecisive and weak

6.

What is Caesar's attitude towards Cassius, according to the text?

a)

Admiration

b)

Indifference

c)

Suspicion

d)

Friendship

7.

What event does the soothsayer warn Caesar about?

a)

The Ides of March

b)

The fall of Rome

c)

A betrayal by friends

d)

An upcoming battle

8.

Which theme is most prominently suggested by Brutus' inner conflict?

a)

The corrupting nature of power

b)

The struggle between friendship and duty

c)

The inevitability of fate

d)

The importance of loyalty

9.

"Cassius, don't take it badly. If I seem guarded, it's only because I'm uneasy with myself. Lately I've been overwhelmed with private thoughts and inner conflicts, which have affected my behavior. But this shouldn't trouble my good friends—and I consider you a good friend, Cassius. Don't think anything more about my distraction than that poor Brutus, who is at war with himself, forgets to show affection to others."

What is the main conflict Brutus is experiencing in this passage?

a)

External conflict with Cassius

b)

Internal conflict with himself

c)

Conflict with Caesar

d)

Conflict with Rome's political system

10.

What literary technique is used when Brutus says he is 'at war with himself'?

a)

Personification

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Idiom

11.

"Cassius, don't take it badly. If I seem guarded, it's only because I'm uneasy with myself. Lately I've been overwhelmed with private thoughts and inner conflicts, which have affected my behavior. But this shouldn't trouble my good friends—and I consider you a good friend, Cassius. Don't think anything more about my distraction than that poor Brutus, who is at war with himself, forgets to show affection to others."

What does this passage reveal about Brutus' relationship with Cassius?

a)

They are bitter enemies

b)

They are casual acquaintances

c)

They are close friends

d)

They are political rivals

12.

In the context of the passage, what does 'guarded' most likely mean?

a)

Protected by soldiers

b)

Cautious and reserved

c)

Imprisoned

d)

Defensive and hostile

13.

Based on the passage, what is the best definition of 'overwhelmed' as used by Brutus?

a)

Defeated completely

b)

Buried or drowned

c)

Overpowered emotionally

d)

Given too much responsibility

14.

What does Brutus mean when he says he 'forgets to show affection to others'?

a)

He has memory problems

b)

He dislikes other people

c)

He is too distracted to express care for others

d)

He is intentionally being rude

Julius Caesar Test Review (Act I & II)

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

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