Julius Caesar test review

1. Character Matching (Acts 1-3)

Match each character to the correct description and key actions so far in the play. Write the character's name next to the appropriate description. Change the color of the font for grading purposes.

Description	Character
The leader of Rome who is offered the crown but declines three times.	_____Julius_______________
A respected Roman senator and friend to Caesar, torn between loyalty to Caesar and Rome.	______Brutus______________
A Roman senator who resents Caesar’s rise to power and leads the conspiracy.	______Cassius______________
A loyal friend of Caesar, skilled in speech, and seeking revenge for Caesar's death.	____Antony________________
Brutus’s wife, who is worried about her husband's secrecy.	____Portia________________
Caesar’s wife, who has ominous dreams and warns Caesar not to go to the Senate.	___Calpurnia_________________
A prophet who warns Caesar of the Ides of March.	___Soothsayer_________________

2. Important Quotes (Acts 1-3)

Read each quote below. In the space provided, write down who said it, what you think it means, and what it reveals about that character. Change the color of the font for grading purposes.

"Beware the Ides of March."
Who said it? ___Soothsayer________________________
What does it mean? _____It means something bad is bound to happen very soon ______________________________________________
What does it reveal about the speaker? ___It reveals that the speaker wants to change the future by hoping that Caesar listens to him______________________________
"Et tu, Brute? Then fall, Caesar!"
Who said it? _____Caesar______________________
What does it mean? ___It means that if his close friend is involved in the scheme to assassinate him, he would rather die._____________
What does it reveal about the speaker? It reveals a tone where Caesar is accepting his fate.__________________________________
"Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once."
Who said it? Caesar_______________________
What does it mean? Cowards experience death many times, but brave people die only once._______________________________________________
What does it reveal about the speaker? _____The speaker is courageous and thinks challenges should be faced._____________________________
"It is not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more."
Who said it? ___Brutus________________________
What does it mean? ___He cares more about the well-being of Rome than his affection for caesar.________________________________________________
What does it reveal about the speaker? ___It reveals that he prioritizes matters involving Rome rather than his friendships._______________________________
"Romans, countrymen, and lovers, hear me for my cause, and be silent, that you may hear."
Who said it? Brutus_________________________
What does it mean? ___He wants the audience to pay attention to the reason he killed Caesar.________________________________________________
What does it reveal about the speaker? ______He wants to justify his actions by speaking to the people of Rome.____________________________
"Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him."
Who said it? _____Antony______________________
What does it mean? _______He wants to mourn Caesar's death not praise him.____________________________________________
What does it reveal about the speaker? It reveals that his friendship towards Caesar was genuine.______________________________
"This was the noblest Roman of them all."
Who said it? ____Antony_______________________
What does it mean? ___He believes that Brutus was an honorable man though his horrible actions towards Caesar.________________________________________________
What does it reveal about the speaker? It reveals that Antony still Respects Brutus even after his bad actions.______________________________

3. Background Questions

Answer the following questions based on your understanding of Julius Caesar and the background provided:Change the color of the font for grading purposes.

Who was Julius Caesar, and what role did he play in the fall of the Roman Republic?
Julius Caesar was an important figure of Rome. He played a big role in the fall of Rome because after his death Rome was in a messy place.
What is the significance of the phrase "Et tu, Brute?" What does it suggest about Caesar's relationship with Brutus?
It is significant because in this moment he realized he was betrayed by his friend and accepted his fate. It suggests that he has a strong friendship with Brutus.
Briefly explain why Brutus and Cassius join the conspiracy against Caesar. How do their motivations differ?
Brutus and Cassius joined the conspiracy because they were afraid Caesar would become too powerful. Brutus didn’t want to take over Rome just to keep Julius from getting too powerful while Cassius had a burning desire to control Rome.
Why is the Ides of March important? What warning does Caesar receive, and how does he respond?
The Ides of March is important because it foreshadows future bad events. The warning that Caesar receives is that something bad might happen. He responds by ignoring his warning.

4. Vocabulary Practice

For each of the following terms, write a definition and use it in a sentence related to the play. Change the color of the font for grading purposes.

Triumvirate
Definition: When three people share power.
Sentence: The Roman Empire used to be ruled by a Triumvirate.
Conspirator
Definition: A person who plans to do something behind someones back illegally.
Sentence: The conspirator planned to kill Caesar.
Ides
Definition: A day in the Roman Calendar, typically the middle of the month
Sentence: Beware the Ides of March.
Augury
Definition: Using events to predict the future.
Sentence: The Soothsayer Practiced Augury to tell Julius when he was going to die.

5. Literary Devices

Identify the figure of speech used in each example and explain its meaning in the context of the play. Change the color of the font for grading purposes.

“The eternal city”
Figure of Speech: Metaphor_______________________
Meaning in Context: ______This refers to Rome, that was a long-lasting city.
“What is it that you would have me do, Brutus?”
Figure of Speech: ____Rhetorical question_______________________
Meaning in Context: ______This shows the power Brutus holds as he is someone Casar values and is willing to listen to.
“Veni, vidi, vici” (Caesar’s famous quote)
Figure of Speech: Tricolon_______________________
Meaning in Context: ____This emphasizes getting overall victory in a military operation.
“Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears”
Figure of Speech: Rhetorical device_________________________
Meaning in Context: ______This is a form of an appeal to get the audience to listen to what the person has to say.

6. Reflection and Discussion

Answer the following questions in complete sentences: Change the color of the font for grading purposes.

Do you think Brutus made the right decision in joining the conspiracy against Caesar? Why or why not?
No I don’t think he made the right decision because Julius was a good person and rejected the throne three times.
What role does fate play in the events of Acts 1-3? How do characters like Caesar, Brutus, and the Soothsayer deal with the idea of fate or destiny?
Fate plays a major role in the events because people believe that fate is what’s happening to people. Caesar doesn’t believe in it and thinks it’s nonsense. Soothsayer is very intellectual and believes in it and is trying to change it. Brutus doesn’t know what path to go to and is torn between fate and making his own decisions.

How do both Brutus and Mark Antony manipulate the Roman public in Act 3? Compare and contrast their approaches.
They want the public to support them in their approach. Brutus approaches this with logic while Antony approaches this with emotion. Brutus tries to justify his wrongdoings by getting the crowd on his side, while Antony doesn’t want to be praised he just wants Julius to be appreciated.