WorksheetsFall 2025 Final
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 45mins
I.i
What about the carpenter upsets the tribune Murellus?
The carpenter is celebrating Caesar's victory.
The carpenter is working on a holiday.
The carpenter is arguing with Murellus.
The carpenter is wearing a disguise.
I.i
From the speech he makes, Murellus supports which leader: Pompey or Caesar?
Pompey
Caesar
I.i
What illegal thing will Murellus and Flavius do together?
They will remove decorations from Caesar's statues.
They will plan an assassination.
They will steal money from the treasury.
They will spread false rumors about Caesar.
I.ii
Marc Antony will run in a sacred race this day. Why does Caesar want Antony to be sure to “touch” Calpurnia?
Because it is believed that the touch will cure Calpurnia’s barrenness.
Because Caesar wants to show public affection for Calpurnia.
Because Antony is supposed to deliver a message to Calpurnia.
Because Calpurnia is the priestess of the race.
I.ii
What does the Soothsayer say to Caesar?
"Watch out for that Cassius fella"
"Beware the Ides of March!"
"Your friends are not what they seem."
"Don't be ambitious!"
I.ii
Brutus fears _______.
Caesar becoming too powerful
Losing his wealth
Being exiled from Rome
The wrath of the Senate
I.ii
In his long speech (In 90-130), which two anecdotes does Cassius tell about Caesar? (choose 2)
Caesar almost drowned, so Cassius had to save him.
Caesar fell down in the marketplace and had a seizure.
Caesar got sick and cried like a little girl.
Caesar fearlessly defeated the Gauls in battle.
I.ii
Cassius’s argument is designed to turn Brutus against Caesar by:
Appealing to Brutus’s sense of honor and suggesting Caesar is a threat to Rome.
Promising Brutus wealth and power if he opposes Caesar.
Threatening Brutus with exile if he does not join the conspiracy.
Claiming Caesar has magical powers that endanger Rome.
I.ii
What does "Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look" mean?
It means he is ambitious and power-hungry.
It means that Cassius is dangerously frail and needs to eat more for his health.
It means that Caesar admires Cassius for being so strong and healthy.
It means that Caesar is jealous of Cassius's health and form.
I.ii
What else does Caesar not trust Cassius?
Caesar does not trust Cassius because he is observant and dissatisfied.
Caesar does not trust Cassius because he is wealthy and generous.
Caesar does not trust Cassius because he is humorous and friendly.
Caesar does not trust Cassius because he is forgetful and careless.
I.ii
What physical defect does Caesar reveal to Antony?
Deafness in one ear
Blindness in one eye
A limp in his leg
A scar on his face
I.ii
According to Casca, what happened to Caesar in the market place?
Caesar was assassinated in the market place.
Caesar had a seizure in the marketplace.
Caesar was crowned in the market place.
Caesar was arrested in the market place.
I.ii
Flavius and Murellus have been dealt with in which way?
They have been banished.
They have been promoted.
They have been put to silence (possibly killed).
They have been rewarded.
I.ii
In his soliloquy, Cassius reveals his reason for wanting Brutus on his side.
Because Brutus is popular and respected among the people.
Because Brutus is wealthy and can fund the conspiracy.
Because Brutus has military experience.
Because Brutus is easily manipulated.
I.ii
Cassius will do this evening to further entice Brutus into his plot.
He will plant forged letters to sway Brutus.
He will confront Brutus directly about Caesar.
He will organize a public protest against Caesar.
He will invite Brutus to a secret meeting.
I.iii
Casca has heard that the senators plan to declare Caesar king tomorrow. Cassius says that would not happen if Caesar were not a ___________ and the Romans not _____________.
wolf, sheep
lion, hunters
fox, chickens
bear, cubs
I.iii
By having Brutus on their side, Casca says their “offence” will be turned to __________ and ____________________.
Virtue and worthiness.
Power and glory.
Shame and regret.
Fear and suspicion.
II.i
This scene takes place at:
Brutus's garden
Caesar's kitchen
A city street
A mountain top
II.i
What does Brutus worry might happen if Caesar becomes king?
Caesar will become a tyrant and abuse his power.
Caesar will bring peace to Rome.
Brutus will be exiled from Rome.
The Senate will gain more authority.
II.i
Brutus has not been able to do which of the following since Cassius mentioned the conspiracy?
Sleep
Eat
Speak
Read
II.i
What does Brutus compare to Caesar to in his soliloquy?
a snake's egg
a lion's roar
an eagle's wing
your mom
II.i
Cassius proposes to signify their unity by what means, to which Brutus objects, and why would he object?
By swearing an oath; Brutus objects because he believes their cause should be strong enough without an oath.
By wearing matching robes; Brutus objects because he dislikes public displays.
By exchanging rings; Brutus objects because he fears it will be discovered.
By writing a secret letter; Brutus objects because he distrusts written evidence.
II.i
Cassius thinks they should kill ____________________ too.
Mark Antony
Julius Caesar
Brutus
Octavius
II.i
According to Brutus, Antony will not be a threat because:
he lacks power without Caesar
he is planning a rebellion
he is loyal to the conspirators
he is leaving Rome
II.i
Identify the anachronism found around line 190.
A clock is mentioned, which did not exist in that era.
A car is described in a medieval setting.
A cell phone is used by a character.
A modern city is referenced in ancient times.
II.i
What prompts Portia to speak to Brutus?
Her concern for Brutus's well-being
Her anger at Brutus's decisions
Her desire to join the conspiracy
Her suspicion of Cassius
II.i
Portia has recently shown how strong she is by:
cutting herself in the leg
winning a debate competition
helping someone in need during a crisis
running a marathon
II.ii
This scene takes place at:
Caesar's house
Cassius's birthday party
a city street
a mountain
II.ii
What event caused Caesar’s priests to warn him?
The sacrifice wouldn't catch fire.
There was no heart in the sacrificed animal.
A solar eclipse
Lightening struck the temple.
II.ii
According to Caesar, Caesar is more dangerous than:
Brutus
Danger
A lion
The storm
II.ii
What was Calphurnia's dream?
Caesar's statue bleeding while Romans bathed in the blood.
Cassius sneaking in to his house to kill him.
An eagle flying overhead and dropping lightening bolts.
A lioness giving birth in the street.
II.ii
Decius knows he must get Caesar to the Capitol. He does it by (2 things):
Reinterpreting Calpurnia's dream and flattering Caesar
Threatening Caesar and bribing the guards
Sending a messenger and forging a letter
Offering Caesar a gift and promising safety
II.ii
What dramatic irony takes place in this scene?
Caesar thinks these men are his friends, but the audience knows they plan on killing him.
Brutus doesn't know that Portia has cut her leg, but the audience does.
Cassius knows that the letters are fake, but Lucius doesn't know that.
Decius is on his way to get Caesar to come to the capitol, but Antony is also on his way there.
II.iii
What happens in this very short scene?
Artemidorus has a letter of warning for Caesar.
Portia and Calphurnia become friends.
Lucius sings a very long song.
The Soothsayer warns Caesar again.
III.i
What request does Metellus make of Caesar? Why does Caesar not grant the request?
Metellus asks Caesar to pardon his banished brother, but Caesar refuses because he wants to appear resolute and not swayed by flattery.
Metellus asks Caesar to increase his salary, but Caesar refuses because he dislikes Metellus.
Metellus asks Caesar to appoint him as a senator, but Caesar refuses because he doubts Metellus's loyalty.
Metellus asks Caesar to spare Brutus, but Caesar refuses because he suspects a conspiracy.
III.i
Who stabs Caesar first? ____________ Last? ____________
First: Casca; Last: Brutus
First: Brutus; Last: Cassius
First: Cassius; Last: Casca
First: Antony; Last: Brutus
III.i
What are Caesar's last words?
Et tu, Brute?
Cassius? Is that you?
Antony? Then perish Caesar.
Cinna? Leave Rome!
III.i
According to Brutus who speaks to the horrified crowd of Romans, what favor did the conspirators do for Caesar?
They ended his fear of death.
They crowned him king.
They exiled him from Rome.
They gave him more power.
III.i
What stomach-turning thing do the conspirators do?
They wash their hands in Caesar's blood.
They eat a rotten meal together.
They bury Caesar in secret.
They burn Caesar's clothes.
III.i
Antony makes a request of the conspirators. What is it?
He asks to speak at Caesar's funeral.
He requests to join the conspirators.
He asks for forgiveness for Caesar's murder.
He requests to leave Rome unharmed.
III.ii
According to what Brutus tells the assembled Romans, for what two reasons did he kill Caesar?
Because he loved Rome more than Caesar and feared Caesar would become a tyrant
Because he wanted to become king himself and gain power
Because Caesar betrayed him personally and sought revenge
Because Caesar was not a true Roman citizen and was unfit to rule
III.ii
Just as easily as the general population seemed to turn in favor of ____________ against ____________ in Act I, they have turned against ____________ in favor of ____________ here.
Caesar, Pompey, Brutus, Antony
Brutus, Caesar, Antony, Pompey
Antony, Brutus, Caesar, Pompey
Pompey, Caesar, Brutus, Antony
III.ii
What has Antony “found”?
Antony has found Caesar's will.
Antony has found Brutus's sword.
Antony has found a map of Rome.
Antony has found a letter from Cassius.
III.ii
What was “the most unkindest cut of all”?
The wound given to Caesar by Brutus.
The wound given to Caesar by Cassius.
The wound given to Caesar by Antony.
The wound given to Caesar by Octavius.
III.ii
What had Caesar left to the people of Rome?
He left them money and public parks.
He left them his crown.
He left them his army.
He left them his private library.
III.iii: Why is Cinna the Poet killed?
He has the same name as a conspirator.
He stabbed Caesar first.
He got in Antony's way at the funeral.
He was loyal to Pompey.
IV.i
How does Antony feels about Lepidus?
Antony considers Lepidus to be unimportant and refers to him as a mere tool.
Antony admires Lepidus for his leadership skills.
Antony trusts Lepidus completely and relies on his judgment.
Antony fears Lepidus and avoids confrontation with him.
IV.iii
Brutus accuses Cassius of having an “itching palm” (ln.10). What does he mean?
He means Cassius has taken bribes.
He means Cassius is nervous about the battle.
He means Cassius is eager to fight.
He means Cassius is dishonest in friendship.
IV.iii
What request had Cassius denied Brutus?
The request for gold to pay his soldiers
The request to join the conspiracy against Caesar
The request to spare Antony's life
The request to leave Rome
IV.iii
It is obvious that Cassius is tired of all the battles, with the enemy as well as with Brutus. What end does he offer?
He offers to end his own life.
He offers to surrender to the enemy.
He offers to reconcile with Brutus.
He offers to flee the battlefield.
IV.iii
At last, Brutus discloses to Cassius why he has been so temperamental. What has happened?
Brutus's wife, Portia, died by eating hot coals.
Brutus has lost his fortune in a failed investment.
Brutus is angry about Cassius's leadership.
Brutus is upset over Caesar's ghost haunting him.
IV.iii
Brutus wants to march to Philippi to attack Antony and Octavius while they are en route. Cassius thinks that is not the right thing to do because:
he believes their army will be tired and weakened by the march
he thinks Antony and Octavius have more soldiers
he wants to wait for reinforcements
he believes Brutus should negotiate instead
IV.iii
What did Caesar's ghost tell Brutus?
"I will see you in Philippi!"
"Beware the king."
"Seek revenge."
"Do not trust anyone."
V.i
What a blood bath! Julius Caesar was stabbed _____ times!
33
23
15
44
V.i
Whose birthday is it?
Cassius
Caesar
Brutus
Octavius
V.i
What does Cassius interpret as a bad sign?
Ravens and crows are following their march.
A night bird was seen during the day.
Caesar's ghost appeared to him.
A lioness gave birth in the street.
V.ii
Brutus fights against ______, and Cassius fights against ______.
Octavius; Antony
Antony; Caesar
Caesar's Ghost; Lucillius
Antony; Octavius
V.iii
What miscommunication leads to Cassius ordering his own death?
Pindarus mistakenly reports that Titinius has been taken by enemy forces.
Messala lies to Cassius about Antony’s army surrounding them.
Titinius tells Cassius that Brutus has already been defeated and captured.
Cassius believes Brutus has betrayed him and switched sides.
V.v
How does Brutus die?
He runs onto his own sword, held by Strato.
He drinks poison that he has carried since the beginning of the war.
He orders his men to kill him to avoid capture.
He is stabbed by Antony’s soldiers during the final charge.
V.v
What does Antony say about Brutus in the end?
He says Brutus was the "noblest Roman of them all."
He says Brutus was a coward who abandoned his allies.
He says Brutus caused Rome’s downfall through pride.
He says Brutus deserved his fate for betraying Caesar.
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