Julius Caesar: Characters (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Caesar's quote 'I am constant as the Northern Star' reveal about him?
What does Caesar's quote 'I am constant as the Northern Star' reveal about him?
He is blind to dangers around him
What does Caesar mean by 'the abuse of greatness is when it disjoins remorse from power'?
What does Caesar mean by 'the abuse of greatness is when it disjoins remorse from power'?
Power is dangerous without kindness
Why did Brutus join the plot to kill Caesar?
Why did Brutus join the plot to kill Caesar?
He loved Rome more than Caesar
Despite being made for noble reasons, what does Brutus's decision lead to?
Despite being made for noble reasons, what does Brutus's decision lead to?
Tragedy
What does Cassius argue controls people's lives in 'the fault is not in our stars'?
What does Cassius argue controls people's lives in 'the fault is not in our stars'?
Their own choices
What character trait does Cassius's line about fate reveal?
What character trait does Cassius's line about fate reveal?
His manipulative nature
What drives Cassius to plot against Caesar?
What drives Cassius to plot against Caesar?
His jealousy & desire for power
What skill does Antony's speech 'Friends, Romans, countrymen' demonstrate?
What skill does Antony's speech 'Friends, Romans, countrymen' demonstrate?
Skill in persuading others
Whose betrayal does Antony call 'the most unkindest cut of all'?
Whose betrayal does Antony call 'the most unkindest cut of all'?
Brutus's betrayal
What does Portia feel limited by in 'I have a man's mind, but a woman's might'?
What does Portia feel limited by in 'I have a man's mind, but a woman's might'?
Expectations placed on her as a woman
What does Portia desire when challenging Brutus about her strength?
What does Portia desire when challenging Brutus about her strength?
To be seen as an equal partner