Julius Caesar Review questions with
100% correct answers
Julius Caesar - answer Roman general who has defeated his rival Pompey and seems destined to
the crowned King of Rome
Calpurnia - answer Caesar's wife. She tries to prevent him from going to the Capitol on the day
of his murder
Marcus Brutus - answer a senator, chief prelate (judge) and second in power after the consul.
He is a friend of Caesar but joins the conspiracy because he loves Rome more than his friend
ship. Acknowledged by all as a noble Roman. He practices the philosophy of stoicism.
Portia - answer Brutus' wife, sister of Cassius and daughter of Cato. very strong woman willing
to even take her life when she realizes that Brutus' quest is doomed.
Caius Cassius - answer Brutus' brother-in-law. An EXCELLENT judge of character. Argues that
Antony should also be eliminated and later he should not speak at Caesar's funeral - both times
overruled by Brutus. Genuinely loves Brutus. Commits suicide when he mistakenly believes that
Brutus has been defeated. A conspirator who succeeds in recruiting Brutus to their plot
Casca - answer a senator and shrewd member of the conspiracy. He is the first one to stab
Caesar.
Cinna - answer conspirator who leaves the letters in places where Brutus will find them.
Decius Brutus - answer NOT to be confused with MARCUS Brutus - He has the gift of flattery and
persuades Caesar to attend the Capitol on the Ides of March. He interprets Calpurnia's dream
ina positive manner and tells Caesar that the senate is to offer him the crown.
100% correct answers
Julius Caesar - answer Roman general who has defeated his rival Pompey and seems destined to
the crowned King of Rome
Calpurnia - answer Caesar's wife. She tries to prevent him from going to the Capitol on the day
of his murder
Marcus Brutus - answer a senator, chief prelate (judge) and second in power after the consul.
He is a friend of Caesar but joins the conspiracy because he loves Rome more than his friend
ship. Acknowledged by all as a noble Roman. He practices the philosophy of stoicism.
Portia - answer Brutus' wife, sister of Cassius and daughter of Cato. very strong woman willing
to even take her life when she realizes that Brutus' quest is doomed.
Caius Cassius - answer Brutus' brother-in-law. An EXCELLENT judge of character. Argues that
Antony should also be eliminated and later he should not speak at Caesar's funeral - both times
overruled by Brutus. Genuinely loves Brutus. Commits suicide when he mistakenly believes that
Brutus has been defeated. A conspirator who succeeds in recruiting Brutus to their plot
Casca - answer a senator and shrewd member of the conspiracy. He is the first one to stab
Caesar.
Cinna - answer conspirator who leaves the letters in places where Brutus will find them.
Decius Brutus - answer NOT to be confused with MARCUS Brutus - He has the gift of flattery and
persuades Caesar to attend the Capitol on the Ides of March. He interprets Calpurnia's dream
ina positive manner and tells Caesar that the senate is to offer him the crown.
