(1).which statement best describes the climax of the play?

A: The crowd is moved by Brutus's and Antony's speeches.

B: Brutus commits suicide.

C: Portia dies

D: Brutus and Cassius march their armies to Philippi for the battle.


(2). Which best explains why Brutus urges Cassius and the others to march to Philippi to battle the forces of Antony and Octavius?

A: Brutus believes that if they do not move toward Philippi, they will be trapped and defeated at Sardis.

B: Brutus know that Cassius is too afraid to make the march and want to expose Cassius's

C: Brutus is terrified of seeing Caesar's ghost again at Sardis.

D: Brutus plans on betraying Cassius when they arrive at Philippi.


(3). Which bet explains why Brutus chooses to commit suicide at Philippi?

A: Brutus resolves his inner conflict and kills himself to avoid defeat and humiliation.

B: Antony and Octavius demand that he commit suicide, and Brutus gives in to their demands.

C: Cassius betrays Brutus and joins forces with Octavius and Antony.

D: Caesar's ghost urges him to do it, and Brutus is too afraid of the ghost to disobey it.


(4). Read the passage.

Brutus: if there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar's, to him I say, that Brutus's love to Caesar was no less than his.

Which best expresses the explicit meaning inn this passage?

A: if any of you are Caesar's friend, know that I loved him just as you did

B: I want to say to Caesar's friends that Brutus loved Caesar just as much as Caesar loved Brutus


C: Brutus loved Caesar more than any of you here

D: I'm only speaking to Caesar's friend, to let you know that I love Caesar less