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Review for Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Unit Test- DAIGLE
Review for Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Unit Test- DAIGLE
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Preparation of a unit test on Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
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1
"Fierce fiery warriors fought upon the clouds" is an example of
consonance
sibilance
alliteration
assonance
2
What does the ghost say to Brutus?
You killed me for a good reason.
I'll bring you home soon.
Your wife has committed suicide.
I'll see you at Phillipi
3
What is the Soothsayer's warning?
"Beware the ghosts did shriek"
"Beware the civil war in Heaven."
"Beware the sacrifice with no heart"
"Beware the Ides of March"
4
What are Caesar's last words?
"You blocks! You stones! You less than worthless things!"
"For Rome!"
"Antony, you are my heir."
"Et tu, Brute?"
5
Literary devices used in the quote in the image below: (may have more than one)
alliteration
simile
personification
metaphor
6
Who took over after Caesar's death?
Brutus, Cassius, Casca
No one - anarchy ensued
Octavius, Antony, Lepidus
Octavius, Brutus, Antony
7
After his death, Antony commends Brutus for
being the best Senator.
the one who loved Caesar best.
being the noblest Roman that ever lived.
the man who loved his wife more than any other husband.
8
On the Ides of March, Caesar greets each of his senators and government officials as
friends
commoners
nobles
children
9
Act I: Why do Flavius and Marullus disrupt the festivities?
They feel there are more important things to do.
They do not participate in Lupercal
They think the holiday is profane.
They resent the defeat and murder of Pompey
10
"Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears!" is said by
Antony
Cassius
Caesar
Brutus
11
According to Brutus, why did Caesar need to be taken out of his position of dictator?
He was too flighty
He was too ambitious (wanted to be king)
He was corrupt
He was more interested in having children than the country
12
The leader of England during Shakespeare's time was
King Hamlet
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Mary
King Henry VIII
13
Marc Antony is Caesar's
son
friend
husband
heir
14
Who stabs Caesar last?
Casca
Brutus
Antony
Cassius
15
Why do characters - like Cassius - use imagery? What effect does imagery have?
It suggests that the listeners have powers.
Makes the listener less noble and easy to manipulate.
Displays belief the power of one thing to change another.
It suggests the conspirators were scientists too.
16
While falling asleep reading, who appears as a ghost to Brutus?
Portia
Cassius
Caesar
Soothsayer
17
Which of the following IS NOT an example given by Cassius of Caesar's weaknesses?
He failed the challenge to swim the river.
He cried like a girl when sick.
He has no children.
His name is equal to any man's.
18
Shakespeare was born
in 44 BC
in 1310
in 1945
in 1556
19
What is the climax of the play?
Portia's suicide
Cassius's suicide
Caesar's suicide
Brutus's suicide
20
Shakespeare performed most of his plays in
The Shakespeare Theatre
The Rose Theatre
The Globe Theatre
The Theatre
21
How does Shakespeare distinguish commoners from noblemen in speech?
Noblemen speak in prose.
Commoners have no lines.
Noblemen speak in verse.
Commoners speak in prose and in riddles.
22
Which IS NOT a reason for Brutus joining the conspiracy?
He wishes to be king himself.
He fears Caesar's ambition.
He is moved by the call to "speak, strike, redress!"
He wants to protect Rome against tyranny.
23
Which of the following is NOT one of Brutus's fatal flaws?
Being too indecisive
Being too ambitious
Being too trusting
Being too idealistic
24
After Caesar's death, a battle ensues between
Antony and Cassius
Antony and Octavius vs. Cassius and Brutus
Brutus and Cassius
Antony and Cassius vs. Brutus and Octavius
25
Which is meant to convey distrust and suspicion?
"Let me by thy mirror"
"Ye gods, it doth amaze me..."
"Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look..."
"The fault is not in our Stars..."
26
Who kills Cassius?
Brutus
Antony
Cassius
Caesar
27
A speech that a character gives while alone on stage is called
a king's speech
dialogue
a soliloquy
an aside
28
Portia and Calpurnia are what type of characters?
Foil
Sister
Low Class Women
Suicidal
29
What does Brutus accuse Cassius of just before the battle of Phillipi?
Being a bad husband to Portia
Being a poor friend
Being a traitor
Being hypocritical
30
Brutus making a difficult decision in his orchard is a(n) ____________ to the Garden of Eden.
Allusion
Symbol
Metaphor
Illusion
31
Shakespeare had 3 children named Susanna, Judith, and
Brutus
Lysander
Hamnet
Hamlet
32
When he reveals Caesar's will, Antony says that Caesar left ____ to the Romans.
food
his position of leader
nothing
property and money
33
Whose suicide is the result of a misunderstanding that an enemy force killed his friend?
Cassius
Antony
Octavius
Brutus
34
During Antony's funeral speech, he gives examples of Caesar's ....
corrupt nature
destruction
love of Rome and its people
hatred for Rome and its people
35
Who stabs Caesar first?
Casca
Brutus
Cassius
Antony
36
When a tragic hero has a personality trait, such as lying or cheating, this is called
Catharsis
Fatal Flaw
Tragic Flaw
Downfall
37
Which best describes the Roman attitude toward suicide?
It is a crime against one's soul.
It flouts (goes against) public opinion.
It is against the law.
It is an honorable alternative to disgrace.
38
Often, Shakespeare's audiences would
draw roudy, drunk crowds
call out the the actors on stage
all of these
have nobility and the poor in one area
39
Shakespeare's paycheck came from
the people of Rome
Queen Elizabeth
gambling
King Henry
40
Which character says, "I have a man's mind but a woman's might"?
Brutus
Lucilius
Portia
Calpurnia
