Julius Caesar Act V

a quick comment made to the audience by a character in a play

• soliloquy

• insurrection

• aside

• resolution

Why does Brutus suggest that he and Cassius talk inside the tent?

• So no one will hear the secrets they talk about

• It is too cold outside

• He does not want their troops to see them arguing

• It's too loud outside and they will not hear each other

Select all of the following statements that are correct?

• Before the battle in Act V, Brutus is nervous about the omen Cassius saw

• Before the battle in Act V, Cassius is fearful that they may lose

• Before the battle in Act V, Brutus is calm and willing to leave his fate up to the gods

• Before the battle in Act V, Cassius is determined to finish what they started on March 15th

What lesson may Shakespeare be attempting to teach the audience based on the manner of Cassius's death?

• Do not make rash decisions based on things you hear

• Be careful who you align yourself with

• True love conquers all

What is Antony's opinion of Lepidus?

• He believes Lepidus is only good for labor intensive work and not qualified to rule in the triumvirate.

• He hates Lepidus and wants him dead.

• He has always loved Lepidus and vows to remain loyal to him.

• He is indifferent about Lepidus and will allow him to remain in the triumvirate since he is the only option.

What occurs when Brutus and Cassius meet?

• They have a nice laugh together

• They reflect on their friendship

• They argue

• They have dinner together

What is Cassius' plan to defeat Antony and Octavius?

• He wants to leave Sardis immediately and attack them in Rome

• He want to leave Sardis immediately and attack them in Phillipi

• He wants to wait for them in Phillipi

• He wants to stay in Sardis and wait for Antony and Octavius to attack

What is Brutus' plan of attack?

• He wants to advance toward Phillipi

• He wants to wait in Rome

• He wants to wait in Sardis

• He wants to wait in Sardis for one full week and then head back to Rome

Why is Brutus angry with Cassius?

• Cassius didn't send him money when he asked for it.

• Cassius supported a man who took bribes.

• Cassius may have taken bribes himself.

• All of the above.

What do Brutus and Cassius learn that Octavius and Antony have done in Rome?

• Put 100 senators to death

• Have taken the money that was in Caesar's will

• Put a foreign prince on the throne.

• Are holding elections for new government officials.