Julius Caesar Act 5 scene 1

On the plain of Philippi, Octavius and Antony wait for __________.

A) Marcus, B) Brutus, C) Cassius, D) Caesar.

Antony orders Octavius to take the __________ side of the field.

A) left, B) right, C) center, D) far side.

Octavius insists upon taking the __________ side instead.

A) left, B) right, C) center, D) far side.

Antony accuses Brutus of __________ in the assassination of Caesar.

A) valor, B) heroism, C) hypocrisy, D) regret.

Cassius reminds Brutus that they could have avoided Antony's insults if he had __________.

A) fought back, B) died alongside Caesar, C) spoken up, D) stayed away.

Octavius boasts he will not sheath his sword until he has either avenged __________ or is killed.

A) Brutus, B) Cassius, C) Caesar, D) Antony.

Cassius accuses Antony of using __________ in his meeting with the conspirators.

A) honesty, B) bravery, C) deceit, D) respect.

Antony calls Cassius a __________, implying he is still the same old man.

A) naïve youth, B) wise elder, C) old Cassius still, D) fickle friend.

Octavius challenges Brutus and Cassius to fight now or when they muster their __________.

A) courage, B) armies, C) wits, D) plans.

Cassius feels serious __________ about the upcoming battle.

A) excitement, B) confidence, C) misgivings, D) eagerness.

Brutus and Cassius part ways, worrying they may never see each other __________.

A) again, B) well, C) together, D) in peace.

Cassius expresses that if they do meet again, they will __________.

A) embrace warmly, B) argue fiercely, C) smile indeed, D) fight again.

The parting words of Cassius indicate a sense of __________ between the two.

A) hope, B) excitement, C) finality, D) mistrust.

Both sides hurl __________ at one another upon meeting.

A) insults, B) compliments, C) challenges, D) weapons.

Antony described Octavius as a __________ schoolboy.

A) wise, B) peevish, C) clever, D) diligent.

Brutus denies being a __________.

A) traitor, B) hero, C) coward, D) soldier.

Octavius threatens to keep his sword drawn until he is __________.

A) defeated, B) satisfied, C) victorious, D) respected.

Cassius compares Antony's actions to that of stealing __________ from Hybla bees.

A) nectar, B) honey, C) wax, D) pollen.

The meeting at Philippi is marked by tension and __________.

A) agreement, B) celebration, C) conflict, D) camaraderie.

The atmosphere between the generals becomes very __________.

A) friendly, B) easy-going, C) hostile, D) relaxed.

Cassius expresses worry by saying, 'If not, it’s true this __________ was well made.'

A) decision, B) conflict, C) parting, D) mission.

Brutus shows he values dignity by rejecting the idea of personal __________.

A) gain, B) attacks, C) glory, D) dispute.

Antony uses rhetoric to turn public opinion against __________.

A) Cassius, B) Caesar, C) Brutus, D) Octavius.

The armies are described as __________ before the battle.

A) advancing, B) retreating, C) waiting, D) preparing.

The tension escalates into a battle of __________ between the generals.

A) weapons, B) wits, C) words, D) strategies.

Octavius's assertiveness shows his __________ within the alliance.

A) timidity, B) strength, C) confidence, D) lack of ambition.

The location of the encounter is known as the plain of __________.

A) Alesia, B) Marathon, C) Philippi, D) Hastings.

The quote 'For ever, and for ever, Brutus!' signifies Cassius’s sense of __________.

A) hope, B) despair, C) finality, D) loyalty.

Brutus’s loyalty to Caesar conflicts with his role in the __________.

A) government, B) war, C) assassination, D) alliance.

Conflict arises not only from their armies but from their __________ as individuals.

A) failures, B) ambitions, C) rivalries, D) successes.

Octavius’s leadership begins to emerge as a __________ in the conflict.

A) formal challenge, B) weak point, C) distraction, D) missed opportunity.

The arrival of a __________ signals the impending battle.

A) soldier, B) messenger, C) flag, D) general.

Cassius’s statement reflects a deep __________ about their fates.

A) confidence, B) loyalty, C) anxiety, D) indifference.

The generals regularly challenge each other’s __________.

A) beliefs, B) integrity, C) commands, D) knowledge.

Antony’s language is charged with __________, aiming to provoke the enemy.

A) kindness, B) sarcasm, C) mockery, D) sincerity.

The dynamic between Octavius and Antony is one of __________ and tension.

A) cooperation, B) rivalry, C) unity, D) conflict.

Brutus and Cassius part with a sense of __________ dread.

A) joyful, B) existential, C) hopeful, D) innocent.

The phrase ‘we’ll smile indeed’ implies hope for a positive __________ in the future.

A) outcome, B) defeat, C) meeting, D) resolution.

The confrontation at Philippi reveals significant political __________ among leaders.

A) alliance, B) harmony, C) tension, D) friendship.

Antony’s insults reveal his disdain for __________ actions after the assassination.

A) brave, B) cowardly, C) heroic, D) justified.

The conflict between the two sides is not just physical but involves __________ confrontation.

A) non-verbal, B) internal, C) strategic, D) verbal.

Cassius’s reference to Antony as a ‘masker and reveller’ suggests he sees him as __________.

A) deep, B) serious, C) superficial, D) wise.

Octavius's insistence on fighting depicts a young leader's __________ nature.

A) cautious, B) wise, C) impulsive, D) careful.

Brutus's refusal to fight only on personal grounds shows his __________.

A) weakness, B) cooperation, C) principled stand, D) cowardice.

The meeting precedes a significant __________ moment in Roman history.

A) trivial, B) turning, C) boring, D) minor.

Antony and Cassius's rivalry indicates a deeper __________ between their ideologies.

A) unity, B) schism, C) friendship, D) agreement.

Brutus as a character embodies the conflict between __________ and personal loyalty.

A) honor, B) ambition