Julius Caesar Act 1 Test

NAME:______TEACHER:______English 3-4 DATE:______

Julius Caesar – Act 1 Test Part One Directions: Answer the following questions using complete sentences. Some questions will require textual evidence.

1. Why were the citizens celebrating?

2. Who first attempted to talk Brutus into turning against Caesar?

3. What warning was Caesar given by the Soothsayer?

4. Explain what Caesar did when he was offered the crown.

5. How did the conspirators (Cassius, Casca, and others) plan to convince Brutus to join their plot?

6. How did the weather contribute to the mood of this act? Explain. Part Two: Directions: Make a case for who you believe is the strongest persuader in Act One. Is it Brutus? Caesar? Marullus? Select one character.

7. Character: 8. Your argument/claim for your chosen character being the strongest persuader.

What evidence can you provide that shows your character being an effective persuader? 9. Evidence and page number 10. Explanation of how the evidence shows your character being effective at persuading.

11. Which rhetorical device is your character 12. Why do you think that? using to persuade? 13. How does the rhetorical device(s) that you identified help your character at being a strong persuader?

14. Predict whether or not your character will remain the strongest persuader for the remainder of the play. Explain your reasoning.

Part Three Directions: Match each vocabulary word with the correct definition or synonym. Write the correct letter on the line provided.

_____ 15. revered; elevated A. barren

_____ 16. people with significant talent or ability B. cogitations

_____ 17. strength of character C. exalted

_____ 18. unable to bear fruit D. idle

_____ 19. an absolute ruler, often oppressive E. lamented

_____ 20. inactive; lazy F. mettle

_____ 21. deep thoughts G. portentous

_____ 22. mourned H. prodigies

_____ 23. significant; harbinger of future events I. tyrant Directions: Choose three of the vocabulary words from Act 1 and use them in an original and creative sentence of your own. 24.