Mr. Sudol
3/8/11 (Day 94)
LESSON PLAN (SO-REG): JULIUS CAESAR ACT 3 TEST
OBJECTIVE: To assess students’ understandings of major themes and concepts in Julius Caesar,
Act 3.
PRAYER
COLLECTION/DISTRIBUTION OF HOMEWORK
DISCUSSION/ACTIVITY
Students will complete their Julius Caesar Act 3 Test.
Name:_____________________
3/8/2011
Julius Caesar Act 3 Test
Part 1 – Multiple Choice: Select the choice that best answers the question.
1. When Artimidorous presents his letter of warning to Caesar, he is:
a. Killed
b. Given audience (listened to) c. Ignored and pushed away
2. Metellus Cimber petitions Caesar to:
a. End his brother Publius's exile b. Not be crowned emperor
c. Go to war
d. Imprisoned
d. Give money to charity
3. Caesar vows not to give in to the petitioner's demands, saying he is:
a. Immovable as a rock b. Constant as the Northern Star c. Unbending as an oak tree d. Uncaring as a god
4. Antony subtly reminds the conspirators of their involvement in Caesar's death by:
a. Shaking their hands
b. Sending them letters
c. Offering them his life
d. Making a joke about it
5. Brutus justifies his actions to then crowd by claiming that Caesar was too:
a. Weak
b. Immoral
c. Ambitious
d. Noble
6. Antony addresses the crowd with the following opening to his speech:
a. "Friends, Romans, countrymen"
b. "Romans, countrymen, and lovers"
c. "Tribunes, citizens, and senators"
d. "Citizens, countrymen, and friends"
7. During his speech at Caesar’s funeral, Antony remarks (sarcastically) that Brutus is:
a. An honorable man
b. A filthy traitor
c. A great warrior
d. A terrible tyrant
8. Antony calls the stab wound Brutus delivered to Caesar the most:
a. Bloody treason
b. Sensible action
c. Comedic irony
9. In his will, Caesar leaves to the people:
a. 75 drachmas
b. His personal army
d. Unkindest cut of all
c. His private arbors & orchards
d. Both A and C
10. The poet that shares his name with one of the conspirators (and is killed because of this) is called:
a. Cassius
b. Cato
c. Cinna
d. Cicero
Part 2 – Essay: On the back of this paper, write a detailed (approximately half-page) response to ONE of
the following questions. Be sure to give specific examples from the text to support your response.
1.
Many would argue that it was Julius Caesar’s arrogance that led to his assassination. Explain A). In what
ways Caesar was arrogant (at least two), and B). Why this arrogance left him vulnerable to the attempt on
his life.
2. Both Brutus and Antony use the “mob mentality” of the Roman citizens to accomplish their goals. Explain
A). The characteristics of a mob mentality (at least two), and B). How either Antony or Brutus appeal to the
mob mentality of the citizens of Rome to control them.
3. Mark Antony proves to be a master of manipulation in Act 3 of the play, particularly in his use of “reverse
psychology.” Explain A). What reverse psychology is (i.e.: how it works), and B). At least two examples of
how Antony uses this technique in Act 3.