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Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Caesar listens to the concerns of the soothsayer.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What is Cassius’ fatal mistake in Act V?
  1. He forgets where he is supposed to be stationed in the battle lines.
  2. He believes that they will never win and kills himself out of frustration.
  3. He mistakenly walks into a trap set by Antony’s army and is killed.
  4. He mistakenly believes Titinius has been captured and kills himself out of guilt.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
The Roman citizens hate Caesar and riot in the streets against him.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What is the Roman attitude toward suicide expressed by Cassius and Casca in Act I, Scene iii?
  1. It is against the law and public opinion.
  2. It is a mortal sin and an offense to God.
  3. It is an honorable alternative to disgrace.
  4. It is a cowardly solution to one’s problems.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Emilia agreed that Desdemona had an affair with Cassio
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
At the beginning of Act V, how does the following statement by Cassius hint at Brutus’ tragic flaw?
Flatterers! Now, Brutus, thank yourself; This tongue had not offended so today,
If Cassius might have ruled. (Act V, Scene i, ll. 45–47)
  1. Brutus was not kind enough to let Cassius, as well as Antony, make a speech.
  2. Brutus was not smart enough to tell Antony how good his funeral speech was.
  3. Brutus was not talented enough to give a better funeral speech than Antony did.
  4. Brutus was not calculating enough to know that leaving Antony alive was a mistake.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Why does Caesar urge Antony to touch Calpurnia during the ceremonial run through the city?
  1. To grant them both protection
  2. To bless her with good luck in life
  3. To soothe her restless nights
  4. To cure her infertility
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Caesar's wife is                  .
  1. Portia
  2. Calpurnia
  3. Artemidorus
  4. Cinna
  5. a soothsayer
  6. none of the above
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
At the beginning of Act V, how can the meeting among Brutus, Cassius, Antony, and Octavius best be described?
  1. The meeting is restrained.
  2. The meeting is long.
  3. The meeting is hostile.
  4. The meeting is friendly.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What is the best illustration of Brutus’ internal conflict?
  1. his reaction to Caesar’s ghost
  2. his forgiveness of Cassius
  3. his decision to go to Philippi
  4. his reaction to his wife’s death
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Brutus can be described as:
  1. hardworking and loving
  2. honorable and noble
  3. independent and strong
  4. malicious and deceptive
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What is the effect of Cassius’ belief that he is doomed to die?
  1. He fears being captured by Antony.
  2. He loses hope of surviving the battle.
  3. He tries to enjoy each last moment.
  4. He takes unnecessary risks.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Which of the following statements by Brutus on the death of Cassius is most reflective of his stoicism?
  1. “Where, where, Messala, doth his / body lie?”
  2. “Are yet two Romans living such / as these?”
  3. “I owe / moe [more] tears / To this dead man than you will see me pay.”
  4. “His funerals shall not be in our camp, / Lest it discomfort us.”
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What differences in the characters of Brutus and Cassius are revealed by their attitudes toward the coming battle?
  1. Cassius expects the worst, while Brutus stoically refuses to dread what may happen.
  2. Brutus expects the worst, while Cassius stoically refuses to dread what may happen.
  3. Brutus demands vengeance, while Cassius wishes they had signed a truce.
  4. Cassius demands vengeance, while Brutus wishes they had signed a truce.
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