Julius Caesar Quiz

At the beginning of Act 3, the conspirators gather around Caesar to ask him to pardon someone. How does Caesar answer them?

• Kindly and sympathetic

• Proudly and arrogantly

• Reasonably and logically

• Fearfully and suspiciously

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When Antony speaks to the conspirators right after Caesar’s death, what does he say?

• He vows to punish them for their terrible crime of treason.

• He says he will support them if they explain their actions.

• He promises to support them if they crown him king.

• He says he will leave Rome rather than stay in such a violent place.

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In Antony’s speech over Caesar’s body, Antony says that Caesar’s wounds “beg” him to do something. What do they beg him to do?

• Remain silent about the conspiracy.

• Forgive the conspirators for their crimes.

• Get revenge for Caesar’s death.

• Win the crown away from Brutus.

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Which term is the name for a long speech by one character that is heard by the other characters on stage?

• Aside

• Monologue

• Soliloquy

• Dialogue

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Brutus is the first to speak at Caesar’s funeral. How would you describe the feelings he expresses?

• Sincere

• Angry

• Fearful

• Confused

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Despite his words, what does Antony convince the crowd of in his funeral speech?

• That Brutus is an honorable man.

• That Brutus is a villain without honor.

• That Caesar deserved to die.

• That Caesar always hated Brutus.

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Why does a group of plebeians attack Cinna, the poet, at the end of Act 3?

• He was one of the conspirators who killed Caesar.

• He has the same name as one of the conspirators.

• He refuses to name the men who started the conspiracy.

• He refuses to say that Marc Antony should be king.

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At the beginning of Act 3 an old man is confounded by what's going on. Which word means the same as confounded?

• Concerned

• Angry

• Confused

• Amused

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Bonus Question: What is the relationship between the two Italian plumbers, Mario and Luigi?

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