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Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What happens when Octavius arrives in Rome following Caesar's death?
  1. He flees the city
  2. He joins forces with Antony
  3. He becomes a conspirator
  4. He opposes Antony
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
How does Calpurnia momentarily affect Caesar's fate?
  1. By convincing him to avoid the Senate permanently
  2. By briefly derailing the inevitable fate
  3. By alerting the authorities
  4. By joining the conspiracy against him
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What does Brutus epitomize with his officers after learning of Portia’s death?
  1. Anger and rage
  2. Fear and anxiety
  3. Stoicism
  4. Joy and relief
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What do the various omens in the play, including the Soothsayer's warning, generate?
  1. A sense of joy and celebration
  2. A sense of confusion
  3. A sinister and foreboding tone
  4. A feeling of indifference
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What does Casca’s information about Caesar’s fit support?
  1. Caesar’s suitability to govern Rome
  2. Cassius’s claim that Caesar is physically weak and unfit to govern Rome
  3. Caesar’s desire to step down
  4. The conspirators’ respect for Caesar
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What role does Octavius play in contrast to Mark Antony?
  1. A skilled politician
  2. A man of action who lacks Antony’s political cunning
  3. A military leader
  4. A Roman senator
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What is the outcome of Caesar and Brutus ignoring their wives' warnings?
  1. Both men survive and prosper
  2. Both men are betrayed by their wives
  3. Both men’s decisions to ignore the warnings lead to their deaths
  4. Both men leave Rome
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Why has the manner in which news of Portia's death is delivered been debated?
  1. It was clearly reported by multiple characters
  2. Brutus appears to learn of her death twice
  3. It was a secret
  4. It was celebrated by the conspirators
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
When is the ides of March?
  1. March 1st
  2. March 15th
  3. March 31st
  4. March 5th
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Who is Octavius in relation to Caesar?
  1. Caesar's brother
  2. Caesar's great-nephew and adopted son
  3. Caesar's advisor
  4. Caesar's enemy
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
How does Calpurnia contrast with Portia in their roles as wives?
  1. Calpurnia uses dreams and omens, while Portia uses logic
  2. Calpurnia and Portia both ignore their husbands
  3. Calpurnia's pleas have more effect on Caesar than Portia's on Brutus
  4. Calpurnia is indifferent, while Portia is concerned
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What famous warning does the Soothsayer give to Caesar?
  1. "Beware of Antony"
  2. "Beware the ides of March"
  3. "The end is near"
  4. "Caesar shall rise again"
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Why is Cicero considered an ambiguous figure in the play?
  1. It is difficult to determine where his allegiances lie
  2. He openly opposes Caesar
  3. He is a member of the conspiracy
  4. He never speaks in public
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
How does Calpurnia serve as a foil to Portia?
  1. By ignoring her husband
  2. By effectively using dreams and omens to persuade Caesar
  3. By being indifferent to Caesar's fate
  4. By supporting the conspirators
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What does Caesar's reaction to Calpurnia's dream suggest about his feelings for her?
  1. He values and respects her opinions
  2. He dismisses her completely
  3. He is indifferent to her concerns
  4. He fears her predictions
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What is Cicero renowned for?
  1. His military skills
  2. His wealth and power
  3. His oratorical skills
  4. His loyalty to Caesar
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What does Caesar agree to do in response to Calpurnia's dream?
  1. Attend the Senate as planned
  2. Go into hiding
  3. Pretend to be sick and stay home
  4. Confront the conspirators
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What role does Casca’s character primarily serve in the play?
  1. A warrior
  2. A leader
  3. A messenger and catalyst for the assassination plot
  4. A peacekeeper
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
How does Octavius prove himself to be an extension of Caesar's authority?
  1. By becoming a skilled politician
  2. By defying Antony and standing firm in his decisions
  3. By conquering new territories
  4. By making peace with the conspirators
Grade 9 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What metaphor does Antony use to describe how he plans to use Lepidus?
  1. As a shield
  2. As a sword
  3. As an “ass” or “horse” to follow his commands
  4. As a strong pillar
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