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JC Act III Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
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1.

What quality does Caesar display in these lines?

But I’m as steady as the northern star, whose stable and immobile quality has no equal in the sky. The skies are filled with countless stars... The world is the same way. It's full of men--and men are flesh and blood, and capable of understanding. Yet of them all, I know just one who is beyond questioning and immovable, who never shifts from his position. I am that man...

a)
arrogance
b)
superstition
c)
weakness
d)
popularity
2.
Which conspirator stabs Caesar first?
a)
Cinna
b)
Brutus
c)
Cassius
d)
Casca
3.
Which conspirator stabs Caesar last?
a)
Cinna
b)
Brutus
c)
Cassius
d)
Casca
4.
Why does Caesar say, "Et tu, Bruté"?
a)
He is surprised that Brutus, whom he considered a friend and ally, has betrayed him.
b)
He is expressing anger at the conspirators for their brutality.
c)
He is acknowledging that he has failed as a ruler.
d)
He is trying to rally his supporters to fight back against the conspirators.
5.

What is the closest connection between Brutus's following speech and Calpurnia’s earlier fears and dreams regarding Caesar? ​ Kneel, Romans, kneel. And let’s wash our hands up to the elbows in Caesar’s blood, and smear our swords with it. Then we’ll walk outside, even to the public marketplace. And, waving our bloody swords over our heads, we'll cry, “Peace, freedom, and liberty!”

a)
As Decius explained, Calpurnia's fears were foolish.
b)

Calpurnia also felt that Caesar would be spared fearing death.

c)
The act of bathing hands in Caesar's blood was foretold in Calpurnia's dream.
d)
She had predicted that the assassins would cry "Peace, freedom, and liberty!"
6.

Which of the following is NOT one of the conditions that Antony agreed to in order to speak at Caesar's funeral?

a)

Antony will speak after Brutus.

b)
Antony agrees to leave his dagger at home.
c)
Antony will tell the people that he speaks only with Brutus's permission.
d)
Antony agrees to speak well of Caesar, but not speak against the assassins.
7.

What does Antony reveal in these lines when he is alone? Oh, pardon me, you bleeding corpse, for being quiet and friendly with these butchers! You are the remains of the noblest man that ever lived. May disaster strike the hand that shed this priceless blood.

a)
He is grateful he will have a strong voice in the new government.
b)

He believes that Brutus and the other conspirators are honorable men.

c)
He hopes he do a good job of memorializing Caesar at the funeral.
d)
He vows revenge for the murder of Caesar.
8.

Which of the following lines from Brutus’s speech best exemplifies pathos (audience's emotions)?

a)
"Be patient till the last. Romans, contrymen, and lovers!"
b)
"Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more."
c)
"If any, speak--for him have I offended."
d)
"I pause for a reply."
9.

The main point of Brutus’ speech is that he only killed Caesar for the good of Rome. Which of the following does NOT support this point?

a)
"not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more."
b)

"awaken your senses that you may the better judge."

c)
"had you rather Caesar were living and die all slaves . . ."
d)
"But, as he was ambitious, I slew him."
10.
What is the ultimate effect of Antony's repeated phrase, "Brutus is an honorable man"?
a)
It strengthens Brutus's credibility.
b)
It casts doubts on Brutus's motives.
c)
It celebrates Caesar's achievements.
d)
It makes the crowd turn against Antony.
11.

Identify the rhetorical device used in these lines of Antony's funeral speech:

You all saw that on the feast day of Lupercal, I offered Caesar a king’s crown three times. And all three times he refused it. Was that ambition?

a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
12.

Which of the following statements best summarizes the contrasting views of Brutus and Antony regarding the death of Caesar?

a)
Brutus asserts that Caesar's assassination was supported by the public, and Antony believes it was carried out as the will of a small minority.
b)
Brutus defends the method in which Caesar was killed,and Antony maintains that Caesar's death, while justified, should have been carried out in a more humane manner.
c)
Brutus maintains that killing Caesar was necessary to preserve Rome, and Antony believes that killing Caesar was excessive given the nature of his faults.
d)
Brutus insists that he was drawn into the conspiracy almost by force, and Antony implies that Brutus was the leader of the conspiracy.
13.

What is one difference between the Brutus and Antony's funeral speeches?

a)
Brutus offends the Roman mob; Antony wins its approval.
b)
Brutus concentrates on Caesar; Antony on Rome's greatness.
c)
Brutus says he didn't like Caesar personally; Antony says that he did.
d)

Brutus is serious and rational; Antony is fiery and emotional.

14.

What is the immediate reaction of the Roman crowd after Brutus finishes his funeral speech?

a)

They demand that Brutus become the new ruler.

b)

They are confused and unsure whom to support.

c)

They praise Brutus and agree with his reasoning.

d)

They attack the conspirators for killing Caesar.

15.

What is a central theme regarding power that runs throughout the play?

a)
The pursuit of power can lead to corruption.
b)
Personal ambition can cloud one's judgment.
c)
People are led best when power is shared among its members.
d)
Only the leaders with the best intentions will eventually assume power.
16.

According to Brutus, what would have happened if Caesar had lived?

a)

All men would be free.

b)

All men would be slaves.

c)

Rome would have prospered.

d)

Caesar would have been a kind ruler.

17.

Who tries to give a letter to Caesar?

a)

Popilius

b)

Trebonius

c)

Artemidorus

d)

Soothsayer

18.

What impression of the Romans does Shakespeare give in Act III of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

a)

They are intelligent and clever.

b)

They respect all the nobles of Rome.

c)

They do not care about politics.

d)

They are easily manipulated.

19.

What does Antony predict will happen to Rome after Caesar's death?

a)

Peace and prosperity

b)

Chaos and civil war

c)

Foreign invasion

d)

Economic collapse

20.

How does the crowd respond to Antony's speech?

a)

They want to avenge Caesar's death.

b)

They vow to make Antony their king.

c)

They are ready to kill Antony.

d)

They insist on making Brutus a statue.