In scene one, what do Flavius and Marullus want the commoners to do?

break up, get back to work, and ignore Caesar's victory

What is Antony's true purpose in delivering his funeral speech?

He wants to cause unrest over Caesar's assassination

Why did Caesar not listen to Artemidorus and read his letter?

He put his personal life second.

Which one of Caesar's traits causes his downfall?

He interprets events and omens in a favorable manner.

What causes Titunius to say "The sun of Rome is set!"?

He learns that Cassius is dead.

Why is Brutus against killing Mark Antony?

Killing Mark Antony will be too bloody

In the moments following Caesar's death, what do the conspirators say to justify their deed?

Life, Liberty! Tyranny is dead!

For what reason does Brutus give for Portia's death?

She became impatient of Brutus's absence.

How is the problem, in the tent, resolved between Cassius and Brutus?

Cassius gives in to Brutus and asks Brutus to kill him

What news do we find out about Portia?

Portia has killed herself by swallowing hot coals.

Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy?

Brutus is well thought of by the people.

What message did Caesar's ghost bring Brutus?

He would see Brutus at Philippi.

In scene 3 of Act 1, Shakespeare uses a violent storm and other unusual natural events to

the onset of chaos the conspirators will cause Rome

Why did Antony say Brutus was the "noblest Roman of them all"?

Brutus died because of something he believed in.

Why is Brutus against including Cicero in the conspiracy?

Cicero will not follow any plan started by someone else

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Answers

1
What is the soothsayer's advice to Caesar?
Make haste, for it grows very late
Neither a borrower nor a lender be
Beware the ides of March
Go you down that way towards the Capitol
2
In scene one, what do Flavius and Marullus want the commoners to do?
go home and put on their best clothes
break up, get back to work, and ignore Caesar's victory
stand along the sides of the street to get ready for Caesar
offer their services free of charge to Caesar
3
What is Antony's true purpose in delivering his funeral speech?
He wants to praise the conspirators to gain protection
He wants to read Caesar's will in order to give out money
He wants to cause unrest over Caesar's assassination
He wants to honor Caesar's memory
4
Brutus's words "monstrous being" for the conspirators is what type of literary element?
simile
flashback
personification
foreshadow
5
What day was Julius Caesar assassinated?
March 15, 44 BC
March 13, 44 BC
March 12, 44 BC
March 14, 44 BC
6
Who enlisted Brutus in the plot to assassinate Caesar?
Cassius
Casca
Antony
Decious
7
Why did Caesar not listen to Artemidorus and read his letter?
He didn't listen to the common people.
He didn't know who he was.
He believed it wasn't a bad omen.
He put his personal life second.
8
Which one of Caesar's traits causes his downfall?
He is eager to accept the crown
He interprets events and omens in a favorable manner.
He is too trusting
He is too ambitious
9
Which one of these characters was NOT a dynamic character?
Portia
Brutus
Julius Caesar
Antony
10
What causes Titunius to say "The sun of Rome is set!"?
He can tell that night is approaching.
He thinks they will soon be defeated.
He learns that Cassius is dead.
He sees Rome burning in the distance.
11
Why is Brutus against killing Mark Antony?
They will be able to persuade Mark Antony to join them
Killing Mark Antony will be too bloody
The army will retaliate if they kill Mark Antony
Mark Antony is too difficult to defeat
12
What did Brutus say Caesar needed to be assassinated?
He was too busy for Rome.
He was too ambitious.
He wasn't noble.
He put his personal life first.
13
What activity takes place as part of Lupercal?
a dog and pony show
a parade for monarchy
a jester performance
a foot race
14
In the play, did Brutus actually tell Portia about the conspiracy?
No
Yes
15
In the moments following Caesar's death, what do the conspirators say to justify their deed?
Stand fast together
Life, Liberty! Tyranny is dead!
We will know fate's pleasures.
Et tu, Brute?
16
Who was Julius Caesar's wife?
Portia
Juliet
Calphurnia
Cimber
17
For what reason does Brutus give for Portia's death?
She got word that Brutus was dead.
She did not want Brutus to come back and take her away.
She became impatient of Brutus's absence.
The conspirators were going to take her captive.
18
How is the problem, in the tent, resolved between Cassius and Brutus?
Brutus threatens Cassius, which causes Cassius to give in
Cassius gives in to Brutus and asks Brutus to kill him
Brutus gives in and says he's only been joking with Cassius.
Cassius and Brutus physically quarrel
19
What news do we find out about Portia?
Portia has killed herself by swallowing hot coals.
Portia has left Rome and married another man.
Portia has been killed by Mark Antony.
Portia has killed herself with a dagger.
20
Shakespeare's play about Julius Caesar is
historically accurate
his own fictional work
altered greatly
true but not entirely accurate
21
Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy?
Brutus is well thought of by the people.
Brutus has the best knowledge of the layout of the Capitol.
Brutus is extremely wealthy and can pay for the conspirators
Brutus has great influence over the soldiers.
22
How many people were on the conspirators side?
6
8
7
9
23
What message did Caesar's ghost bring Brutus?
Brutus will never live to rule Rome.
He would see Brutus at Philippi.
Brutus should not go to Philippi but go home to Rome.
Beware the Ides of March.
24
Artemidorus reading the letter is what type of literary element?
simile
personification
foreshadow
hyperbole
25
Where was Caesar assassinated?
In the Senate building.
In a battle.
In the streets of Rome.
In his home.
26
In scene 3 of Act 1, Shakespeare uses a violent storm and other unusual natural events to
the onset of chaos the conspirators will cause Rome
The coming conflict between Cassius and Brutus
Caesar's inner turmoil
That nothing has changed
27
Who was the first to stab Caesar?
Antony
Casca
Cassius
Brutus
28
Why did Antony say Brutus was the "noblest Roman of them all"?
Brutus saw the error of his ways before he died.
Brutus was the only one who dies honorable
Brutus died because of something he believed in.
Antony was trying to appease the people.
29
Why is Brutus against including Cicero in the conspiracy?
Cicero wants the crown for himself
Cicero is a coward
Cicero may be a spy of Caesar's
Cicero will not follow any plan started by someone else
30
Who distracted Caesar in the Senate as the conspirators gathered around him?
Casca
Decious
Cimber
Brutus

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Julius Caesar Review

30 termsStudBud Administration105 plays

Julius Caesar Review

Flashcards30 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 30

Answers

1
What is the soothsayer's advice to Caesar?
Make haste, for it grows very late
Neither a borrower nor a lender be
Beware the ides of March
Go you down that way towards the Capitol
2
In scene one, what do Flavius and Marullus want the commoners to do?
go home and put on their best clothes
break up, get back to work, and ignore Caesar's victory
stand along the sides of the street to get ready for Caesar
offer their services free of charge to Caesar
3
What is Antony's true purpose in delivering his funeral speech?
He wants to praise the conspirators to gain protection
He wants to read Caesar's will in order to give out money
He wants to cause unrest over Caesar's assassination
He wants to honor Caesar's memory
4
Brutus's words "monstrous being" for the conspirators is what type of literary element?
simile
flashback
personification
foreshadow
5
What day was Julius Caesar assassinated?
March 15, 44 BC
March 13, 44 BC
March 12, 44 BC
March 14, 44 BC
6
Who enlisted Brutus in the plot to assassinate Caesar?
Cassius
Casca
Antony
Decious
7
Why did Caesar not listen to Artemidorus and read his letter?
He didn't listen to the common people.
He didn't know who he was.
He believed it wasn't a bad omen.
He put his personal life second.
8
Which one of Caesar's traits causes his downfall?
He is eager to accept the crown
He interprets events and omens in a favorable manner.
He is too trusting
He is too ambitious
9
Which one of these characters was NOT a dynamic character?
Portia
Brutus
Julius Caesar
Antony
10
What causes Titunius to say "The sun of Rome is set!"?
He can tell that night is approaching.
He thinks they will soon be defeated.
He learns that Cassius is dead.
He sees Rome burning in the distance.
11
Why is Brutus against killing Mark Antony?
They will be able to persuade Mark Antony to join them
Killing Mark Antony will be too bloody
The army will retaliate if they kill Mark Antony
Mark Antony is too difficult to defeat
12
What did Brutus say Caesar needed to be assassinated?
He was too busy for Rome.
He was too ambitious.
He wasn't noble.
He put his personal life first.
13
What activity takes place as part of Lupercal?
a dog and pony show
a parade for monarchy
a jester performance
a foot race
14
In the play, did Brutus actually tell Portia about the conspiracy?
No
Yes
15
In the moments following Caesar's death, what do the conspirators say to justify their deed?
Stand fast together
Life, Liberty! Tyranny is dead!
We will know fate's pleasures.
Et tu, Brute?
16
Who was Julius Caesar's wife?
Portia
Juliet
Calphurnia
Cimber
17
For what reason does Brutus give for Portia's death?
She got word that Brutus was dead.
She did not want Brutus to come back and take her away.
She became impatient of Brutus's absence.
The conspirators were going to take her captive.
18
How is the problem, in the tent, resolved between Cassius and Brutus?
Brutus threatens Cassius, which causes Cassius to give in
Cassius gives in to Brutus and asks Brutus to kill him
Brutus gives in and says he's only been joking with Cassius.
Cassius and Brutus physically quarrel
19
What news do we find out about Portia?
Portia has killed herself by swallowing hot coals.
Portia has left Rome and married another man.
Portia has been killed by Mark Antony.
Portia has killed herself with a dagger.
20
Shakespeare's play about Julius Caesar is
historically accurate
his own fictional work
altered greatly
true but not entirely accurate
21
Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy?
Brutus is well thought of by the people.
Brutus has the best knowledge of the layout of the Capitol.
Brutus is extremely wealthy and can pay for the conspirators
Brutus has great influence over the soldiers.
22
How many people were on the conspirators side?
6
8
7
9
23
What message did Caesar's ghost bring Brutus?
Brutus will never live to rule Rome.
He would see Brutus at Philippi.
Brutus should not go to Philippi but go home to Rome.
Beware the Ides of March.
24
Artemidorus reading the letter is what type of literary element?
simile
personification
foreshadow
hyperbole
25
Where was Caesar assassinated?
In the Senate building.
In a battle.
In the streets of Rome.
In his home.
26
In scene 3 of Act 1, Shakespeare uses a violent storm and other unusual natural events to
the onset of chaos the conspirators will cause Rome
The coming conflict between Cassius and Brutus
Caesar's inner turmoil
That nothing has changed
27
Who was the first to stab Caesar?
Antony
Casca
Cassius
Brutus
28
Why did Antony say Brutus was the "noblest Roman of them all"?
Brutus saw the error of his ways before he died.
Brutus was the only one who dies honorable
Brutus died because of something he believed in.
Antony was trying to appease the people.
29
Why is Brutus against including Cicero in the conspiracy?
Cicero wants the crown for himself
Cicero is a coward
Cicero may be a spy of Caesar's
Cicero will not follow any plan started by someone else
30
Who distracted Caesar in the Senate as the conspirators gathered around him?
Casca
Decious
Cimber
Brutus