Julius Caesar

William Shakespeare

When Caesar says “Nor heaven nor earth have been at peace tonight” he sounds ……………

Caesar’s reference to the senators as ‘graybeards’ shows his ………………….

Decius Brutus changes Caesar’s mind about going to the Senate by appealing to his …………..

The offer that Cassius makes to Antony after Caesar’s assassination is that ………………..

The conspirators would like to be friends with him
He may take Caesar’s body to the pulpit and speak to the crowd praising Caesar for his achievements.
His recommendations will be as strong as that of the conspirators while distributing the powers and benefits to friends
He may join the conspiracy against Caesar

Answer: (c) His recommendations will be as strong as that of the conspirators while distributing the powers and benefits to friends

Cassius tries to stop Brutus from letting Antony speak at Caesar’s funeral as he……………..

Knows the Roman mob loves Caesar and Antony
Knows Brutus is not a good orator
Knows they should not have killed Caesar
Knows Antony is a good orator who can sway the mob

Answer: (d) Knows Antony is a good orator who can sway the mob

What prophecy does Antony make over Caesar’s dead body?

Romans will see Cesar’s ghost roaming on the streets
Rome will experience fierce civil war in which many people will die
Rome will be ruled by Ate
Roman women will smile at the death of Caesar

Answer: (b) Rome will experience fierce civil war in which many people will die

After listening to Brutus’ speech, the Third Citizen says ‘Let him be Caesar’. This clearly shows he ……………………..

Has not understood Brutus’ reason for killing Caesar
Loved Caesar more than he loves Brutus
Loves Brutus more than he loved Caesar
Thinks Brutus killed Caesar to assume power

Answer: (c) Loves Brutus more than he loved Caesar

When Antony calls the conspirators ‘honourable men’ his tone is …………………….

Antony’s reference to Caesar’s conquest of the Nervii is to …………………

Remind the mob of Caesar’s greatness as warrior
Make the mob feel afraid of being attacked by the war-like race
Make the crowd weep for Caesar who died at war
Stop and collect his emotions as he is feeling very upset

Answer: (a) Remind the mob of Caesar’s greatness as warrior

Antony’s remark Mischief, thou art afoot. Take thou what course thou wilt!, shows him to be ……………….