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Julius Caesar Acts 1-3

Total questions: 233

Worksheet time: 4hrs 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following terms with their definitions.

a)

A character's short remarks to the audience

1.

Aside

b)

A character's long speech to other characters

2.

Monologue

c)

A character, alone on stage, expressing their thoughts and feelings to the audience

3.

Soliloquy

2.

What is the definition of "Knave"?

a)

A man of high class

b)

A dishonest, immoral person

c)

A person who is very generous

d)

A wise and respected elder

3.

Who is the first character to warn Caesar about the Ides of March?

(a)  

Choose from the below words

Brutus

Cassius

Soothsayer

Calpurnia

4.

Which character is known for his persuasive abilities and manipulates Brutus to join the conspiracy?

a)

Casca

b)

Antony

c)

Cassius

d)

Marullus

5.

What is the main reason that Brutus decides to participate in the conspiracy against Caesar?

a)

Personal hatred towards Caesar

b)

Desire for power

c)

Fear of Caesar's ambition

d)

Influence of his wife, Portia

6.

Match the following Characters with their descriptions

a)

Caesar's Wife, barren

1.

Calpurnia

b)

Relays the events of the race. A bit of a jokester.

2.

Casca

c)

A Roman senator. Caesar's friend.

3.

Brutus

d)

The "head" conspirator. Strongly dislikes Caesar.

4.

Cassius

e)

Anti-Caesar. Lectures the townspeople for celebrating.

5.

Marullus

7.

Match the following

a)

A person's facial expressions

1.

Countenance

b)

Deep thinking

2.

Cogitations

c)

A violent storm

3.

Tempest

d)

Dangerous

4.

Perilous

e)

A cruel, opressive ruler

5.

Tyrant

8.

In scene iii, the ​ (a)   was considered a bad​ (b)   . Cassius said it was a sign that ​ (c)   things were coming to Rome.

Choose from the below words

omen

bad

storm

fortune

bird

sign

earthquake

9.

The Tribunes disperse the crowd as the performance begins

a)

fearing that the crowd will revolt

b)

following orders from the Senate

c)

fearing that Caesar's popularity may lead to the destruction of democracy in Rome

10.

The Tribunes disperse the crowd as the performance begins

a)

fearing that the crowd will revolt

b)

upon orders from the Senate

c)

fearing that Caesar's popularity may lead to the destruction of democracy in Rome

11.

Caesar asks Antony to touch Calpurnia as he runs the race

a)

to bring luck to Caesar

b)

to "rid herself of her barren curse"

c)

as a signal to Caesar to refuse the crown 3 times

12.

"Beware the Ides of March" was said by

a)

a seer to Brutus

b)

a seer to Caesar

c)

Caesar to Brutus

d)

Cassius to Caesar

13.

"The mistake, dear Brutus, is not in our ________, but in our _______, that we are submissive"

a)

fate.....leaders

b)

stars....selves

c)

hands....minds

d)

water....heart

14.

Cassius addresses Brutus... (select all three that apply)

a)

pointing out Caesar's weakness

b)

referring to Brutus's noble ancestors

c)

offering Brutus the crown 3 times

d)

saying that Brutus's name is as good as Caesar's

15.

Caesar tells Antony that Cassius is dangerous because...

a)

he does not forget a wrong

b)

he does not smile often

c)

he is fat

d)

he does not sleep at night

16.

Immediately after Caesar's refusal to accept the crown three times... (select all that apply)

a)

there is a "storm that throws fire as if there is a conflict in the sky"

b)

he offered his neck to be cut

c)

he suffered an epileptic seizure

d)

the crowd applauded

17.

Which of the following best describes Caesar's character according to Shakespeare?

a)

arrogant

b)

wise

c)

strong

d)

incompetent

18.

What were Caesar's two physical defects?

a)

epilepsy, nausea

b)

deformed foot, deafness

c)

weak vision, obesity

d)

deafness, epilepsy

19.

Why does Cassius want Brutus to participate in the conspiracy?

a)

Brutus is respected by the people

b)

Brutus is wealthy

c)

Brutus knows the Capitol and can plan the ambush

d)

Brutus has military command

20.

Why was the Senate displeased with Julius Caesar?

a)

He was very handsome

b)

He and Pompey were best friends

c)

He kept losing battles

d)

He was becoming very popular and powerful

21.

At the beginning of Act I, Scene how do the readers know that Caesar is a powerful man?

a)

He defeated Brutus in a battle

b)

He defeated Pompey in a civil war

c)

He defeated Mark Antony in a wrestling match

d)

He defeated Cassius in a swimming contest in a river

22.

Whom does Cassius need most desperately in his team against Caesar? This man is harder to convince than the others.

a)

Brutus

b)

Cassius

c)

Casca

d)

Antony

23.

What is Caesar warned to beware of?

a)

The Ides of February

b)

The Ides of March

c)

The Ides of April

d)

The Ides of May

24.

How many times was the crown offered to Caesar?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

25.

How does Caesar react to the warning of the Seer?

a)

to thank him for his advice

b)

to ignore the warning

c)

to hide in his house

d)

to prohibit divination

26.

How does Brutus feel about Caesar at the beginning of the play?

a)

he desperately desires his approval

b)

he strongly dislikes him

c)

he hopes to become king

d)

he likes him but fears he is not fit to lead Rome

27.

What insidious plan is Cassius thinking of to try to deceive Brutus into joining the conspiracy against Caesar?

a)

he will send an expensive gift to Brutus's house

b)

he will bribe Brutus with gold

c)

he will write fake letters asking for Brutus's help

d)

he will threaten to kidnap Brutus's wife

28.

Cassius points out all these things about Caesar EXCEPT

a)

he cried like a baby when he had a fever

b)

he is a weak swimmer

c)

he is deaf in his left ear

d)

he is afraid of heights

29.

Above all, what is the most important thing for Brutus?

a)

Rome & Romans

b)

His own power

c)

Money

d)

To please Caesar

30.

What is the weather like on the night the conspirators meet to plan the attack against Caesar?

a)

stormy

b)

warm

c)

humid

d)

cold

31.

(Scene 2) When Caesar tells Antony to do something, Antony says: "I will remember / When Caesar says, 'do this,' it is done." What does this tell us about Antony?

a)

Antony is annoyed with Caesar.

b)

Antony believes that Caesar has too much power.

c)

Antony respects and obeys Caesar.

d)

Antony is in love with Calpurnia.

32.

Why were the citizens celebrating at the beginning of the play?

a)

It was the festival of Lupercal and Caesar had returned.

b)

It was the festival of the Dog

c)

Caesar had defeated Cassius.

d)

Caesar had accepted the crown offered to him by Antony.

33.

(Scene 1) What do Murellus and Flavius plan to do at the end of Scene 1 that leads them to "become silent?"

a)

To take down the wreaths and decorations from Caesar's statues around Rome

b)

To insult the cobbler, who files a complaint against Caesar

c)

To participate in the conspiracy against Caesar

d)

To dare one another to swim across the Tiber, a sacred river

34.

Whom does Cassius try to convince to overthrow Caesar?

a)

Brutus

b)

Cassius

c)

Sinna

d)

Antony

35.

Why do the conspirators not want Caesar in power?

a)

They fear he will be lazy

b)

They fear he will become a dictator

c)

They think he will refuse the position

d)

They do not want more wars

36.

In Act I, Scene 10, what is the purpose of the dialogue between Flavius and the commoners?

a)

A. comic relief and internal conflict

b)

B. comic relief and exposition

c)

C. crisis and tragic flaw

d)

D. crisis and turning point

37.

What does Cassius do in his conversation with Brutus in Act I, Scene ii?

a)

A. Praises Caesar to gain Brutus's support.

b)

B. Flatter Brutus to win his support.

c)

C. Insults Brutus to make him angry.

d)

D. Asks Brutus to understand Caesar.

38.

Based on Brutus's reaction to Cassius in Act I, Scene ii, what might be Brutus's tragic flaw?

a)

A. He may be too suspicious.

b)

B. He may be too trusting.

c)

C. He may be too brave.

d)

D. He may be too cowardly.

39.

When Caesar says that Cassius has a "thin and hungry look," in Act I, Scene ii, what feeling does he express towards Cassius?

a)

A. he feels that Cassius is friendly

b)

B. he feels sad because Cassius looks hungry

c)

C. suspicion because Cassius seems "hungry for power".

d)

D. admiration because he has an honest face

40.

At the end of Act I, Scene ii, what plan does Cassius describe?

a)

A. He describes a plan to deceive Brutus by creating a petition (letters from angry citizens) that want Brutus to act against Caesar.

b)

B. He describes a plan to deceive Caesar by pretending to serve him loyally.

c)

C. He describes a plan to encourage Brutus to gather an army against Caesar.

d)

D. He describes a plan to encourage Casca to convince Caesar to resign.

41.

At the beginning of Act I, Scene iii, how does Casca describe the storm?

a)

A. as a miracle of science

b)

B. as a tribute to the power of Caesar and the favor of the god Apollo

c)

C. as a warning of a possible hurricane

d)

D. as an omen of bad things to come for those who conspire against Caesar

42.

Definition: infirmity

a)
A type of medication for chronic pain.
b)
A legal term for a minor offense.
c)
A physical or mental weakness or disability.
d)
A method of physical exercise.
43.

Definition: servile

a)
Excessively submissive or obedient.
b)
Rebellious and defiant.
c)
Indifferent and apathetic.
d)
Overly confident and assertive.
44.

A main division of the action of the drama

a)

Aside

b)

Act

c)

Scene

d)

Dramatic irony

45.

When an actor speaks directly to the audience so that the other characters cannot hear

a)

Scene

b)

Aside

c)

Monologue

d)

Foil

46.

A division of a work, usually to help in the separation of plot elements, change in time and location

a)

Act

b)

Parenthesis

c)

Scene

d)

Paradox

47.

When two characters are speaking

a)

Paradox

b)

Monologue

c)

Dialogue

d)

Monologue

48.

The stage directions are

a)

the dialogue between characters.

b)

the construction of the scene.

c)

written instructions for the actors.

d)

North, South, East, and West.

49.

a serious performance that usually ends with the death of the main character(s).

a)

tragedy

b)

dramatic

c)

comedy

d)

playwright

50.

What is a plebeian?

a)

A common person; lacking refinement or elegance.

b)

A rare species of plant found in the Amazon rainforest.

c)

A fan of Blippy.

d)

A wealthy aristocrat; very cultured and refined.

51.

What is the meaning of the word Vex;

a)

To annoy or to disappoint.

b)

To inspire or to motivate.

c)

To entertain or to amuse.

d)

To confuse or to mislead.

52.

What is the meaning of the word lament?

a)

To analyze a situation.

b)

To ignore a problem.

c)

To celebrate a victory.

d)

To express sorrow or regret.

53.

What's the meaning of the word Fawn?

a)
To ignore or neglect someone
b)
A young wolf
c)
A type of flower
d)

to show affection/flatter excessively.

54.

What's the meaning of the word Seldom?

a)
Frequently; often.
b)
Occasionally; sometimes.
c)
Always; consistently.
d)
Not often; rarely.
55.

What's the meaning of the word Strife?

a)
Conflict or struggle.
b)
A form of exercise.
c)
A type of food.
d)
Harmony and peace.
56.

What's the meaning of the word herald?

a)
To predict future events.
b)
To create a detailed report.
c)
To celebrate a significant occasion.
d)
To announce or signal the approach of something.
57.

What's the meaning of the word telltale?

a)
A telltale is a type of food.
b)
A telltale is a type of fabric.
c)
A telltale is a musical instrument.
d)
A telltale is a sign or indicator that reveals something.
58.

Match the following terms with their definitions.

a)

A character's short remarks to the audience

1.

Aside

b)

A character's long speech to other characters

2.

Monologue

c)

A character, alone on stage, expressing their thoughts and feelings to the audience

3.

Soliloquy

59.

What is the definition of "Knave"?

a)

A man of high class

b)

A dishonest, immoral person

c)

A person who is very generous

d)

A wise and respected elder

60.

Who is the first character to warn Caesar about the Ides of March?

(a)  

Choose from the below words

Brutus

Cassius

Soothsayer

Calpurnia

61.

Which character is known for his persuasive abilities and manipulates Brutus to join the conspiracy?

a)

Casca

b)

Antony

c)

Cassius

d)

Marullus

62.

What is the main reason that Brutus decides to participate in the conspiracy against Caesar?

a)

Personal hatred towards Caesar

b)

Desire for power

c)

Fear of Caesar's ambition

d)

Influence of his wife, Portia

63.

Match the following Characters with their descriptions

a)

Caesar's Wife, barren

1.

Calpurnia

b)

Relays the events of the race. A bit of a jokester.

2.

Casca

c)

A Roman senator. Caesar's friend.

3.

Brutus

d)

The "head" conspirator. Strongly dislikes Caesar.

4.

Cassius

e)

Anti-Caesar. Lectures the townspeople for celebrating.

5.

Marullus

64.

Match the following

a)

A person's facial expressions

1.

Countenance

b)

Deep thinking

2.

Cogitations

c)

A violent storm

3.

Tempest

d)

Dangerous

4.

Perilous

e)

A cruel, opressive ruler

5.

Tyrant

65.

In scene iii, the ​ (a)   was considered a bad​ (b)   . Cassius said it was a sign that ​ (c)   things were coming to Rome.

Choose from the below words

omen

bad

storm

fortune

bird

sign

earthquake

66.

The Tribunes disperse the crowd as the performance begins

a)

fearing that the crowd will revolt

b)

following orders from the Senate

c)

fearing that Caesar's popularity may lead to the destruction of democracy in Rome

67.

The Tribunes disperse the crowd as the performance begins

a)

fearing that the crowd will revolt

b)

upon orders from the Senate

c)

fearing that Caesar's popularity may lead to the destruction of democracy in Rome

68.

Caesar asks Antony to touch Calpurnia as he runs the race

a)

to bring luck to Caesar

b)

to "rid herself of her barren curse"

c)

as a signal to Caesar to refuse the crown 3 times

69.

"Beware the Ides of March" was said by

a)

a seer to Brutus

b)

a seer to Caesar

c)

Caesar to Brutus

d)

Cassius to Caesar

70.

"The mistake, dear Brutus, is not in our ________, but in our _______, that we are submissive"

a)

fate.....leaders

b)

stars....selves

c)

hands....minds

d)

water....heart

71.

Cassius addresses Brutus... (select all three that apply)

a)

pointing out Caesar's weakness

b)

referring to Brutus's noble ancestors

c)

offering Brutus the crown 3 times

d)

saying that Brutus's name is as good as Caesar's

72.

Caesar tells Antony that Cassius is dangerous because...

a)

he does not forget a wrong

b)

he does not smile often

c)

he is fat

d)

he does not sleep at night

73.

Immediately after Caesar's refusal to accept the crown three times... (select all that apply)

a)

there is a "storm that throws fire as if there is a conflict in the sky"

b)

he offered his neck to be cut

c)

he suffered an epileptic seizure

d)

the crowd applauded

74.

Which of the following best describes Caesar's character according to Shakespeare?

a)

arrogant

b)

wise

c)

strong

d)

incompetent

75.

What were Caesar's two physical defects?

a)

epilepsy, nausea

b)

deformed foot, deafness

c)

weak vision, obesity

d)

deafness, epilepsy

76.

Why does Cassius want Brutus to participate in the conspiracy?

a)

Brutus is respected by the people

b)

Brutus is wealthy

c)

Brutus knows the Capitol and can plan the ambush

d)

Brutus has military command

77.

Why was the Senate displeased with Julius Caesar?

a)

He was very handsome

b)

He and Pompey were best friends

c)

He kept losing battles

d)

He was becoming very popular and powerful

78.

At the beginning of Act I, Scene how do the readers know that Caesar is a powerful man?

a)

He defeated Brutus in a battle

b)

He defeated Pompey in a civil war

c)

He defeated Mark Antony in a wrestling match

d)

He defeated Cassius in a swimming contest in a river

79.

Whom does Cassius need most desperately in his team against Caesar? This man is harder to convince than the others.

a)

Brutus

b)

Cassius

c)

Casca

d)

Antony

80.

What is Caesar warned to beware of?

a)

The Ides of February

b)

The Ides of March

c)

The Ides of April

d)

The Ides of May

81.

How many times was the crown offered to Caesar?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

82.

How does Caesar react to the warning of the Seer?

a)

to thank him for his advice

b)

to ignore the warning

c)

to hide in his house

d)

to prohibit divination

83.

How does Brutus feel about Caesar at the beginning of the play?

a)

he desperately desires his approval

b)

he strongly dislikes him

c)

he hopes to become king

d)

he likes him but fears he is not fit to lead Rome

84.

What insidious plan is Cassius thinking of to try to deceive Brutus into joining the conspiracy against Caesar?

a)

he will send an expensive gift to Brutus's house

b)

he will bribe Brutus with gold

c)

he will write fake letters asking for Brutus's help

d)

he will threaten to kidnap Brutus's wife

85.

Cassius points out all these things about Caesar EXCEPT

a)

he cried like a baby when he had a fever

b)

he is a weak swimmer

c)

he is deaf in his left ear

d)

he is afraid of heights

86.

Above all, what is the most important thing for Brutus?

a)

Rome & Romans

b)

His own power

c)

Money

d)

To please Caesar

87.

What is the weather like on the night the conspirators meet to plan the attack against Caesar?

a)

stormy

b)

warm

c)

humid

d)

cold

88.

(Scene 2) When Caesar tells Antony to do something, Antony says: "I will remember / When Caesar says, 'do this,' it is done." What does this tell us about Antony?

a)

Antony is annoyed with Caesar.

b)

Antony believes that Caesar has too much power.

c)

Antony respects and obeys Caesar.

d)

Antony is in love with Calpurnia.

89.

Why were the citizens celebrating at the beginning of the play?

a)

It was the festival of Lupercal and Caesar had returned.

b)

It was the festival of the Dog

c)

Caesar had defeated Cassius.

d)

Caesar had accepted the crown offered to him by Antony.

90.

(Scene 1) What do Murellus and Flavius plan to do at the end of Scene 1 that leads them to "become silent?"

a)

To take down the wreaths and decorations from Caesar's statues around Rome

b)

To insult the cobbler, who files a complaint against Caesar

c)

To participate in the conspiracy against Caesar

d)

To dare one another to swim across the Tiber, a sacred river

91.

Whom does Cassius try to convince to overthrow Caesar?

a)

Brutus

b)

Cassius

c)

Sinna

d)

Antony

92.

Why do the conspirators not want Caesar in power?

a)

They fear he will be lazy

b)

They fear he will become a dictator

c)

They think he will refuse the position

d)

They do not want more wars

93.

In Act I, Scene 10, what is the purpose of the dialogue between Flavius and the commoners?

a)

A. comic relief and internal conflict

b)

B. comic relief and exposition

c)

C. crisis and tragic flaw

d)

D. crisis and turning point

94.

What does Cassius do in his conversation with Brutus in Act I, Scene ii?

a)

A. Praises Caesar to gain Brutus's support.

b)

B. Flatter Brutus to win his support.

c)

C. Insults Brutus to make him angry.

d)

D. Asks Brutus to understand Caesar.

95.

Based on Brutus's reaction to Cassius in Act I, Scene ii, what might be Brutus's tragic flaw?

a)

A. He may be too suspicious.

b)

B. He may be too trusting.

c)

C. He may be too brave.

d)

D. He may be too cowardly.

96.

When Caesar says that Cassius has a "thin and hungry look," in Act I, Scene ii, what feeling does he express towards Cassius?

a)

A. he feels that Cassius is friendly

b)

B. he feels sad because Cassius looks hungry

c)

C. suspicion because Cassius seems "hungry for power".

d)

D. admiration because he has an honest face

97.

At the end of Act I, Scene ii, what plan does Cassius describe?

a)

A. He describes a plan to deceive Brutus by creating a petition (letters from angry citizens) that want Brutus to act against Caesar.

b)

B. He describes a plan to deceive Caesar by pretending to serve him loyally.

c)

C. He describes a plan to encourage Brutus to gather an army against Caesar.

d)

D. He describes a plan to encourage Casca to convince Caesar to resign.

98.

At the beginning of Act I, Scene iii, how does Casca describe the storm?

a)

A. as a miracle of science

b)

B. as a tribute to the power of Caesar and the favor of the god Apollo

c)

C. as a warning of a possible hurricane

d)

D. as an omen of bad things to come for those who conspire against Caesar

99.

Definition: infirmity

a)
A type of medication for chronic pain.
b)
A legal term for a minor offense.
c)
A physical or mental weakness or disability.
d)
A method of physical exercise.
100.

Definition: servile

a)
Excessively submissive or obedient.
b)
Rebellious and defiant.
c)
Indifferent and apathetic.
d)
Overly confident and assertive.
101.

A main division of the action of the drama

a)

Aside

b)

Act

c)

Scene

d)

Dramatic irony

102.

When an actor speaks directly to the audience so that the other characters cannot hear

a)

Scene

b)

Aside

c)

Monologue

d)

Foil

103.

A division of a work, usually to help in the separation of plot elements, change in time and location

a)

Act

b)

Parenthesis

c)

Scene

d)

Paradox

104.

When two characters are speaking

a)

Paradox

b)

Monologue

c)

Dialogue

d)

Monologue

105.

The stage directions are

a)

the dialogue between characters.

b)

the construction of the scene.

c)

written instructions for the actors.

d)

North, South, East, and West.

106.

a serious performance that usually ends with the death of the main character(s).

a)

tragedy

b)

dramatic

c)

comedy

d)

playwright

107.

What is a plebeian?

a)

A common person; lacking refinement or elegance.

b)

A rare species of plant found in the Amazon rainforest.

c)

A fan of Blippy.

d)

A wealthy aristocrat; very cultured and refined.

108.

What is the meaning of the word Vex;

a)

To annoy or to disappoint.

b)

To inspire or to motivate.

c)

To entertain or to amuse.

d)

To confuse or to mislead.

109.

What is the meaning of the word lament?

a)

To analyze a situation.

b)

To ignore a problem.

c)

To celebrate a victory.

d)

To express sorrow or regret.

110.

What's the meaning of the word Fawn?

a)
To ignore or neglect someone
b)
A young wolf
c)
A type of flower
d)

to show affection/flatter excessively.

111.

What's the meaning of the word Seldom?

a)
Frequently; often.
b)
Occasionally; sometimes.
c)
Always; consistently.
d)
Not often; rarely.
112.

What's the meaning of the word Strife?

a)
Conflict or struggle.
b)
A form of exercise.
c)
A type of food.
d)
Harmony and peace.
113.

What's the meaning of the word herald?

a)
To predict future events.
b)
To create a detailed report.
c)
To celebrate a significant occasion.
d)
To announce or signal the approach of something.
114.

What's the meaning of the word telltale?

a)
A telltale is a type of food.
b)
A telltale is a type of fabric.
c)
A telltale is a musical instrument.
d)
A telltale is a sign or indicator that reveals something.
115.
What does Cassius compare himself to when offering to act as Brutus's mirror?
a)
A joker
b)
A reflection
c)
A wise man
d)
A jester
116.
Why is Brutus afraid of the shouting in the distance?
a)
The common people might choose Caesar as their king
b)
A riot is about to break out
c)
He fears for his safety
d)
A celebration is taking place
117.
What does Cassius claim he would rather be than live in awe of a leader like Caesar?
a)
Dead
b)
A slave
c)
An exile
d)
A beggar
118.
How does Cassius describe the physical abilities of Caesar and himself?
a)
He and Caesar are equally strong
b)
Caesar is stronger than him
c)
They have similar physical abilities
d)
Cassius is stronger than Caesar
119.
What did Cassius and Caesar do in the Tiber River as Cassius narrates?
a)
Swam together for fun
b)
Competed in a swimming race
c)
Saved someone from drowning
d)
None of the above
120.
How does Cassius describe Caesar's condition during their army campaign in Spain?
a)
Healthy and strong
b)
Sick and unconscious
c)
Fearless and heroic
d)
Energetic and enthusiastic
121.
How does Cassius compare Caesar to a statue in the ancient city of Rhodes?
a)
Caesar is greater than the statue
b)
The statue is greater than Caesar
c)
They are equally great
d)
Both are insignificant
122.
Why does Cassius believe it's their fault if they're Caesar's underlings?
a)
They lack ambition
b)
They allowed Caesar to rise
c)
They are not skilled enough
d)
They fear Caesar
123.
How does Cassius encourage Brutus to view his own name compared to Caesar's?
a)
Brutus's name is superior
b)
Both names are equal
c)
Caesar's name is more powerful
d)
Caesar's name is more noble
124.
What does Cassius suggest Caesar is eating that makes him so great?
a)
Ambition
b)
Power
c)
Fortune
d)
The hearts of his enemies
125.
What does Brutus value more than his own life?
a)
Friendship
b)
Honor
c)
Wealth
d)
Power
126.
What does Casca say happened to Caesar in the marketplace?
a)
He fainted
b)
He had a seizure
c)
He fell down and foamed at the mouth
d)
All of the above
127.
Why does Brutus think Caesar's fainting is plausible?
a)
Caesar has epilepsy
b)
Casca is a reliable witness
c)
The crowd's reaction was expected
d)
All of the above
128.
What language did Caesar speak when he came to?
a)
Latin
b)
Greek
c)
Italian
d)
French
129.
What language did Cicero speak and how did the crowd react?
a)
Latin, with approval
b)
Greek, with disapproval
c)
Greek, with approval
d)
Latin, with disapproval
130.
What news does Casca share about Marullus and Flavius?
a)
They were promoted
b)
They were removed from their posts
c)
They were honored by Caesar
d)
They joined a conspiracy
131.
Why does Casca refuse Cassius' dinner invitation for tonight?
a)
He has other commitments
b)
He doesn't like Cassius
c)
He's not hungry
d)
He's not feeling well
132.
When does Casca agree to have dinner with Cassius?
a)
Tomorrow
b)
In a week
c)
Next month
d)
Never
133.
Why does Cassius plan to throw notes into Brutus' room?
a)
To warn him of danger
b)
To express the high opinion of Rome about him
c)
To mock him
d)
To confuse him
134.
What will the notes thrown into Brutus' room suggest?
a)
Concern about Caesar's ambition
b)
Support for Cassius
c)
A conspiracy against Caesar
d)
All of the above
135.
Which character gives Caesar a letter warning him of the conspiracy?
a)
Artemidorus
b)
Calpurnia
c)
Portia
d)
Decius
136.
Which character promised the other conspirators that he could persuade Caesar to get to the capital on the Ides of March?
a)
Cassius
b)
Decius
c)
Trebonius
d)
Brutus
137.
When Caesar says, "Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look," what is he implying Cassius is hungry for?
a)
a whopper
b)
money
c)
power
d)
land
138.
Which character stabs themself in the thigh to prove that they can be trusted?
a)
Calpurnia
b)
Portia
c)
Decius
d)
Cassius
139.
How many times did Caesar deny the crown to become king?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
140.
Who does Portia send to the capitol?
a)
Brutus
b)
Lucius
c)
Trebonius
d)
Lucilius
141.

Cassius appeals to Brutus by... (check all three that apply)

a)

pointing out Caesar's weakness

b)

alluding to Brutus' noble ancestors

c)

offering Brutus the crown 3 times

d)

saying Brutus' name is just as good at Caesar's

142.

Immediately after Caesar refused the crown three times... (select all that apply)

a)

there is a "tempest dropping fire as if there is strife in heaven"

b)

he offered his throat to be cut

c)

he suffered an epileptic seizure

d)

the crowd cheered

143.

Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy?

a)

Brutus is respected by the people

b)

Brutus is wealthy

c)

Brutus knows the Capitol and can plan the ambush

d)

Brutus has command of an army

144.

What is the name of Caesar's wife?

a)

Portia

b)

Maria

c)

Calpurnia

d)

Anne

145.

What does the Soothsayer mean in the following lines from Act 2, Scene 4? “If it will please Caesar / To be so good to Caesar as to hear me, / I shall beseech him to befriend himself”

a)

a clear vision of past events

b)

their sworn oaths in front of priests

c)

an honorable goal and desire for justice

d)

the strong belief that he and Cassius should rule

146.

Brutus and Trebonius do not fear revenge from Antony because Antony

a)

is too old to do anything useful

b)

is useless without Caesar

c)

hates Caesar secretly

d)

supports Brutus

147.

Cassius believes Caesar won’t come to the Capitol that day because an informant has told Caesar of the plan.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Don't know

148.

Both Portia and Calpurnia show concern for their husband’s well-being in Act 2.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Don't Know

149.

Calpurnia has a dream of a lion eating Caesar that disturbs her so much she begs him not to go.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Don't Know

150.

What type of literary device is being used in the following excerpt:

“Let’s carve him as a dish fit for the gods, / Not hew him as a carcass fit for hounds.”

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

allusion

d)

soliloquy

151.

What type of literary device is being used in the following excerpt:

“A lioness hath whelped in the streets, / And graves have yawned and yielded up their dead.”

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

soliloquy

d)

personification

152.

What type of literary device is being used in the following excerpt:

“For it thou path, thy native semblance one, / Not Erebus itself were dim enough / To hide thee from prevention.”

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

allusion

d)

soliloquy

153.

What type of literary device is being used in the following excerpt:

“For Anthony is but a limb of Caesar.”

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

allusion

d)

soliloquy

154.

What does Brutus believe unites the conspirators?

a)

the strong belief that he and Cassius should rule

b)

an honorable goal and desire for justice

c)

their sworn oaths in front of priests

d)

a clear vision of past events

155.

How does Portia know that something is wrong with Brutus?

a)

Brutus tells her that he is sick.

b)

Portia has a dream about Brutus.

c)

Brutus has been acting strangely.

d)

Brutus asks her advice about the plan.

156.

What does Brutus say that the conspirators must do so that their plan will succeed?

a)

chop Caesar’s body into many pieces so that it cannot be identified

b)

make the public believe that Caesar’s death is an accident

c)

find someone honorable to blame for Caesar’s death

d)

kill Caesar boldly but not wrathfully so that they will appear honorable

157.

Decius’ arguments to persuade Caesar to leave his house appeal to which of Caesar’s tragic flaws?

a)

his willingness to make secret plans

b)

his trust in Antony’s loyalty

c)

his weakness for praise

d)

his hatred for his wife

158.

Who said it?

“Think him as a serpent’s egg, / Which hatched, would as his kind grow mischievous.”

a)

Cassius

b)

Brutus

c)

Cicero

d)

Caesar

159.

Who said it?

“Tell me your counsels; I will not disclose ‘em. / I have made strong proof of my constancy.”

a)

Portia

b)

Casca

c)

Brutus

d)

Calpurnia

160.

Artemidorus’ plan to give Caesar a note shows that Artemidorus

a)

talks often to Caesar

b)

wants to join the conspiracy

c)

envies Mark Antony

d)

supports Caesar

161.

The asides by Trebonius and Brutus at the end of Act 2, Scene 4 reveal that Caesar

a)

expects silence while he talks

b)

talks too much to his wife

c)

too forgiving of his wife

d)

trusts his friends too easily

162.

Who said it?

“Your statue spouting blood…signifies that from you great Rome will suck reviving blood.”

a)

Cassius

b)

Decius

c)

Calpurnia

d)

Antony

163.

Who said it?

“How foolish do your fears seem now / I am ashamed I did yield to them / I will go.”

a)

Brutus

b)

Cassius

c)

Decius

d)

Caesar

164.

argues with her husband about the right path to take​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Both Portia & Calpurnia
Portia
Calpurnia
165.

has a nightmare about her h​​usband’s imminent death​ ​ (a)   ​

Choose from the below words
Portia
Calpurnia
Both Portia & Calpurnia
166.

persuaded her husband to give in to her suggestion

a)

Portia

b)

Calpurnia

c)

Both

167.

keeps an important secret to herself

a)

Portia

b)

Calpurnia

c)

Both

168.

concerned about her husband’s well-being

a)

Portia

b)

Calpurnia

c)

Both

169.

Pretends to be an ally with Caesar's murderers.

a)

Caesar

b)

Brutus

c)

Antony

d)

Octavious

e)

Plebians

170.

Utters the words, "Et tu, Brute?" (And you, Brutus?)

a)

Caesar

b)

Brutus

c)

Antony

d)

Octavious

e)

Plebians

171.

Arrives to Caesar's house in Rome at the end of scene 2.

a)

Caesar

b)

Brutus

c)

Antony

d)

Octavious

e)

Plebians

172.

Warns Caesar's nephew about coming into Rome.

a)

Caesar

b)

Brutus

c)

Antony

d)

Octavious

e)

Plebians

173.

Allows Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral.

a)

Caesar

b)

Brutus

c)

Antony

d)

Octavious

e)

Plebians

174.

Vows a civil war in Italy to avenge Caesar's death

a)

Caesar

b)

Brutus

c)

Antony

d)

Octavious

e)

Plebians

175.

Attack Cinna the Poet in scene 3

a)

Caesar

b)

Brutus

c)

Antony

d)

Octavious

e)

Plebians

176.

Does not listen to the warnings from Soothsayer or Artemedorus on the Ides of March.

a)

Caesar

b)

Brutus

c)

Antony

d)

Octavious

e)

Plebians

177.

Match the characteristic and detail appropriate speech:

Appeals to the crowd's emotions

a)

Brutus's Speech

b)

Antony's Speech

178.

Match the characteristic and detail appropriate speech:

Incorporates the reading of Caesar's will.

a)

Brutus's Speech

b)

Antony's Speech

179.

Match the characteristic and detail appropriate speech:

"Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more."

a)

Brutus's Speech

b)

Antony's Speech

180.

Match the characteristic and detail appropriate speech:

Appeals to the crowd's sense of reason.

a)

Brutus's Speech

b)

Antony's Speech

181.

Match the characteristic and detail appropriate speech:

"...as he was valiant, I honor him; but he was ambitious, I slew him."

a)

Brutus's Speech

b)

Antony's Speech

182.

Choose the letter of the meaning of the underlined word:


"Only be patient till we have appeased/ The multitude, beside themselves with fear..."

a)

to anger or enrage

b)

To calm or soothe

183.

Choose the letter of the meaning of the underlined word:


"Domestic fury and fierce civil strife/Shall cumber all parts of Italy."

a)

Conflict

b)

Peace

184.

Choose the letter of the meaning of the underlined word:


"Our arms in strength of malice, and our hears/ Of brothers' temper..."

a)

Ill-will or spite

b)

Love

185.

Choose the answer that best completes each statement:


ANTONY: "Mischief, thou art afoot,/ Take thou what course thou wilt."


This quote contains an example of ___________________.

a)

assonance

b)

personification

186.

Choose the answer that best completes each statement:


CAESAR: "Thy brother by decree is banished. If thou dost bend and pray and fawn for him,/ I spurn thee like a cur (dog) out of my way."


This simile means that Caesar...


This quote contains an example of ___________________.

a)

does not respect those who beg him to change his mind.

b)

wishes for the brother to get out of his way.

187.

Takes charge after Caesar's assassination.

a)

Caesar

b)

Brutus

c)

Antony

d)

Octavious

e)

Plebians

188.

Choose the answer that best completes the statement:


MARK ANTONY:

Pardon me, Julius! Here wast thou bayed, brave hart (deer);

Here didst thou fall, and here thy hunters stand,

Signed in they spoil and crimsoned in thy Lethe.

O world, thou wast the forest to this hart;

And this indeed, O world, the heart of thee.

How like a deer, stroken by many princes.

Dost thou here lie!


In this passage above, the deer (hart) is referring to _________.

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Mark Antony

189.

By the beginning of this act, most Romans already know of the assassination plot.

a)

True

b)

False

190.

Who shows the most fear that the assassination plans will be made known to Caesar and stopped?

a)

Cinna

b)

Deicus

c)

Cassius

d)

Brutus

191.

Brutus tells the crowd that he hated Caesar for his crimes against Rome.

a)

True

b)

False

192.

Brutus says he killed Caesar because he loved....

a)

Rome

b)

Portia

c)

Honor

d)

Democracy

193.

After Brutus speaks to the Romans, the crowd wants him...

a)

Crowned Emperor

b)

Banished

c)

Killed

d)

Arrested

194.

When Antony concludes his speech, the crowd sees Brutus and the other conspirators as enemies.

a)

True

b)

False

195.

What part has been planned for Trebonius in the plot?

a)

Distracts Caesar

b)

Gets rid of the Soothsayer and Artemidorus

c)

Distracts Antony

d)

Calms the crowd

196.

Who, according to Caesar, has been banished?

a)

Brutus

b)

Cassius

c)

Octavius

d)

Publius Cimber

197.

Who do the citizens attack at the end of Act 3?

a)

Brutus

b)

Archimedes

c)

Cinna

d)

Casca

198.

Before Julius Caesar enters the Capitol building, he is given one final warning; what is this last final warning?

a)

A letter from Brutus

b)

A letter from Cassius

c)

A letter from Marc Antony

d)

A letter from Artemidorus

199.

Before Julius Caesar is stabbed, he says that he is "constant as the Northern Star." Why does he say this?

a)

Because he really likes astronomy

b)

He is saying that he is brighter than everyone else

c)

He is saying that his emotions and decisions are constant and cannot be moved by the senators' pleas and begging

d)

He is saying that everything revolves around him just like everything revolves around the Northern Star

200.

Who is the first person to stab Caesar, and who is the last person to stab him?

a)

Casca first, Brutus last

b)

Cassius first, Casca last

c)

Brutus first, Cassius last

d)

Everybody stabs at the same time

201.

When Caesar is stabbed, he states the famous line "Et tu, Brute? - Then fall, Caesar"; what does this line mean?

a)

And so on and so forth, Brutus.

b)

What are you going to do about this, Brutus?

c)

Will you avenge me, Brutus? Then fall, Caesar.

d)

Even you are a part of this, Brutus? Then fall, Caesar.

202.

After Caesar's death, Marc Antony predicts a curse will come upon Rome; what is the curse that he states will happen?

a)

A curse of frogs and locusts will overcome the land

b)

Every family will lose the first born son

c)

War, death and destruction shall overwhelm all parts of Italy

d)

Brutus and Cassius will have bad luck and misfortune for 7 years

203.

During Brutus' speech to the crowd, he explains that he killed Caesar so everyone else can be free; what is the crowd's reaction to this?

a)

They think that he's lying, so they don't believe him

b)

They get mad at him and chase him off the stage

c)

They want to make him the king

d)

They don't really pay attention because he's kind of boring

204.

When Marc Antony begins his speech, the people are hostile towards him; what is the first thing he does to get the crowd on his side?

a)

He promises them money if they listen to him

b)

He makes the people question whether or not Caesar really was ambitious like Brutus says he was

c)

He immediately read them the will of Caesar

d)

He begins his speech by showing them the dead body

205.

In Antony's funeral speech from Act III of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, why does he repeat the lines "But Brutus says he was ambitious; / And Brutus is an honorable man"?

a)

to show his support for Brutus

b)

to explain Brutus' decisions

c)

to make people question Brutus' honor

d)

to show his uncertainty about whose side he should be on

206.

I am no orator, as Brutus is…

But were I Brutus,

And Brutus Antony, there were an Antony

Would ruffle up your spirits, and put a tongue

In every wound of Caesar's that should move

The stones of Rome to rise and mutiny.


Which answer choice most accurately restates Antony's meaning in the above lines from Act III, Scene ii, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

a)

If I were as great a speaker as Brutus, I could convince you to seek vengeance for Caesar's death.

b)

If I were as great a speaker as Brutus, I could make you wail and weep for Caesar's tragic fate.

c)

If I were as great a man as Brutus, I could smooth the stones that pave the streets of Rome.

d)

If I were as great a speaker as Brutus, I could convince you that Caesar is still alive.

207.

What impression of the plebeians 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.

208.

Which of the following statements best describes how the Shakespeare builds tension?

a)

Shakespeare uses situational irony; the reader knows about the plot but does not realize the true consequences of the conspirators' actions.

b)

Shakespeare gradually raised the stakes of the conflict; as Cassius threatens, either Caesar dies or they will.

c)

Shakespeare uses dramatic irony- the reader knows about the plot but Caesar does not- and this is emphasized by the attempts to warn Caesar, which he ignores.

d)

Shakespeare implies, through suspenseful imagery, that the conspiracy has been found out and they will be stopped.

209.

I get to stab Caesar first on the 15th of March.

a)

Metellus

b)

Casca

c)

Trebonius

d)

Cassius

210.

Brutus says not to invite me to join the conspiracy because I'll never follow what others have started.

a)

Antony

b)

Cicero

c)

Pompey

d)

Flavius

211.

It's my job to distract Caesar by asking him to unbanish my brother.

a)

Metellus

b)

Decius

c)

Ligarius

d)

Cassius

212.

I am Caesar's wife who TRIED to warn him not to go to the Capitol, but he refused to listen.

a)

Titania

b)

Calphurnia

c)

Portia

d)

Julia

213.

I was brought down because of my pride & ambition.

a)

Brutus

b)

Cassius

c)

Pompey

d)

Caesar

214.

I am Brutus' noble wife who can most definitely handle whatever shady secrets he's been hiding.

a)

Calphurnia

b)

Alexandria

c)

Octavia

d)

Portia

215.

I remain loyal to Caesar, even after his death.

a)

Publius

b)

Metellus

c)

Cassius

d)

Antony

216.

I'm the second member of the original Triumvirate who ruled with Caesar... until he defeated me in battle.

a)

Pompey

b)

Marullus

c)

Cicero

217.

It's my job to make sure Caesar goes to the Capitol if he's feeling nervous.

a)

Trebonius

b)

Lucius

c)

Casca

d)

Decius

218.

I started the conspiracy, mostly because I hate Caesar.

a)

Cassius

b)

Brutus

c)

Cinna

d)

Cicero

219.

I am Brutus' servant who lights a candle in his study for him.

a)

Ligarius

b)

Antony

c)

Lucius

d)

Cinna

220.

I tried to warn Caesar about the Ides of March, but he doesn't listen.

a)

Soothsayer

b)

Calphurnia

c)

Antony

d)

Brutus

221.

I am regretful about killing Caesar, but I still participate since it's for the greater good.

a)

Antony

b)

Cassius

c)

Brutus

d)

Casca

222.

Which of the following is NOT an example of Brutus & Cassius acting as foils of one another?

a)

When they disagree on whether to kill Antony.

b)

When Brutus tells Cassius to deliver his own funeral speech.

c)

When Brutus lets Antony speak at the funeral despite Cassius' doubts.

d)

When Cassius asks them to swear an oath to commit to the conspiracy & Brutus disagrees.

223.

In Act 1 Scene 2, why does Caesar deny the crown Antony offers him?

a)

Caesar isn't sure he wants to be king.

b)

Caesar wants to appear humble to the people.

c)

Caesar wants to wait until he's officially made king.

d)

Caesar didn't like the size of the crown offered.

224.

In Act 1 Scene 3, who is afraid of the storm & what it might mean for the Romans?

a)

Cicero

b)

Cassius

c)

Cinna

d)

Casca

225.

In Act 2 Scene 1, why does Cassius want to kill Antony?

a)

He's worried Antony will embarrass them.

b)

He thinks Antony will take too much power once Caesar is dead.

c)

He thinks Antony is dangerous & could cause them trouble.

d)

He's worried Antony will find out about the conspiracy.

226.

In Act 2 Scene 1, why does Brutus argue they shouldn't kill Antony? Select 2!

a)

He says Antony is useless without Caesar.

b)

He says Antony isn't really loyal to Caesar anyway.

c)

He says the people love Antony too much to kill him.

d)

He says it will make them look too violent.

227.

In Act 2 Scene 2, why does Caesar decide to go to the Capitol?

a)

He wants to make an important declaration at the Capitol.

b)

His fortune tellers said it would be a good day to go out.

c)

He listens to Decius' positive interpretation of his wife's dream.

d)

He knows the other senators will mock him if he stays.

228.

In Act 3 Scene 1, how do the people of Rome initially react to Caesar's murder?

a)

The people of Rome don't react because the conspirators keep his murder secret.

b)

They're happy & celebrating their freedom from tyranny.

c)

They're immediately enraged by his murder & seek the conspirators.

d)

They're screaming, crying in the streets, & very upset by his murder.

229.

In Act 3 Scene 2, what do we learn about Antony?

a)

He really isn't smart enough to come up with a plan without Caesar.

b)

He's able to easily lie to & manipulate Brutus to get what he wants.

c)

He's cowardly & afraid of being killed by the conspirators.

d)

He was never really loyal to Caesar or upset about his murder.

230.

In Act 3 Scene 2, how does Brutus deliver his funeral speech?

a)

Iambic pentameter/blank verse

b)

Prose

231.

In Act 3 Scene 2, how does Brutus justify Caesar's murder?

a)

By saying he was too risky & would get himself quickly killed.

b)

By saying he was too overconfident & would lead Rome to lose battles.

c)

By saying he was too greedy & would hoard all of Rome's gold.

d)

By saying he was too ambitious & would have too much power as king.

232.

In Act 3 Scene 2, how does Antony convince the people of Rome to turn on Brutus using his funeral speech? Select all that apply!

a)

He gives them examples of when Caesar was not ambitious.

b)

He reminds them that they all had a reason to love Caesar once.

c)

He tells them how much Caesar cared about them by reading his will.

d)

He makes them question whether Brutus & the others are truly honorable men.

233.

By the end of Act 3, what does Octavius' servant say Brutus & Cassius have done?

a)

They've fled Rome for their own safety.

b)

They've gathered an army to fight against Antony.

c)

They've burned down the Capitol.

d)

They've made plans to run Antony out of Rome & take over.

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