ACT 5 MCQs (75 Questions)

SCENE 1
1. Who are the leaders of the opposing armies in this scene?
a) Brutus and Cassius vs. Antony and Octavius
b) Julius Caesar and Brutus vs. Antony and Cassius
c) Antony and Brutus vs. Cassius and Octavius
d) Lepidus and Antony vs. Brutus and Cassius
2. Where does Act 5, Scene 1 take place?
a) The streets of Rome
b) The battlefield at Philippi
c) The Senate House
d) Brutus’ tent
3. What does Octavius insist on doing despite Antony’s strategy?
a) Retreating to a safer position
b) Leading the right flank himself
c) Surrendering to Brutus
d) Challenging Cassius to a duel
4. What is the purpose of the parley (talk) between the leaders?
a) To negotiate a peace treaty
b) To insult and provoke each other before battle
c) To exchange prisoners
d) To decide battle tactics together
5. What does Cassius mean when he says, “This tongue had not offended so today, if Cassius
might have ruled”?
a) He regrets not killing Antony when they had the chance
b) He wishes he had followed Brutus’ advice
c) He wants to surrender to Antony
d) He blames Brutus for their current situation
6. How does Brutus feel about the upcoming battle?
a) He is extremely confident of victory
b) He believes in fate and accepts whatever happens
c) He wants to surrender before fighting begins
d) He is fearful and uncertain
7. Why does Cassius say he believes in omens again?
a) He saw bad signs, like eagles being replaced by ravens and crows
b) Brutus convinced him to believe in fate
c) A soothsayer warned him of danger
d) He had a dream about Caesar’s ghost
8. What does Cassius ask Brutus before they part for battle?
a) To run away if they lose
b) To kill him if necessary
c) To surrender to Octavius
d) To make peace with Antony
9. What does Brutus say about the idea of being taken as a prisoner?
a) He would rather die than be captured
b) He is willing to surrender
c) He wants to negotiate for peace
d) He trusts Antony to spare him
10. What historical event is reflected in this battle?
a) The fall of the Roman Republic
b) The rise of Julius Caesar
c) The Peloponnesian War
d) The formation of the Senate
11. How does Antony insult Brutus and Cassius?
a) He calls them “villains” and “traitors”
b) He says they are cowards who will run from battle
c) He mocks their loyalty to Caesar
d) He refuses to fight them himself
12. What does Octavius’ decision to lead the right flank symbolize?
a) His growing authority and independence from Antony
b) His fear of fighting Cassius
c) His desire to make peace
d) His lack of battle experience
13. What is Brutus’ attitude towards fate in this scene?
a) He accepts whatever happens
b) He believes they are doomed
c) He thinks they can control fate
d) He refuses to believe in omens
14. Why does Cassius think this is his last day?
a) He saw bad omens
b) A soothsayer told him he would die
c) He had a nightmare about Caesar
d) Brutus warned him about the battle
15. Who is the youngest leader among them?
a) Antony
b) Octavius
c) Brutus
d) Cassius
16. What does Cassius call Antony in this scene?
a) A revenger of Caesar
b) A flattering deceiver
c) A noble enemy
d) A coward
17. What is Brutus’ final word to Cassius before they separate?
a) “Forever, and forever, farewell, Cassius!”
b) “This day must end that work the Ides of March begun.”
c) “We shall meet again.”
d) “I will see you in Rome.”
18. What does Cassius tell Brutus about their future?
a) They may never see each other again
b) They will definitely win the battle
c) They should run away if they lose
d) They should surrender
19. What is the overall mood of this scene?
a) Tense and foreboding
b) Hopeful and joyous
 c) Calm and relaxed
d) Confused and chaotic
20. What does this scene foreshadow?
a) The death of Cassius and Brutus
b) Antony’s betrayal of Octavius
c) Brutus becoming the next ruler of Rome
d) A peaceful resolution
SCENE 2
1. What command does Brutus give to Messala in this scene?
a) To tell Cassius to retreat
b) To deliver orders to advance immediately
c) To surrender to Antony
d) To spy on Octavius' camp
2. What is Brutus’ strategy in battle?
a) To attack Octavius’ army quickly
b) To wait for Antony to make the first move
c) To surrender and negotiate peace
d) To avoid direct combat
3. What does Brutus believe about the state of the battle?
a) He thinks they have a strong advantage
b) He is doubtful and worried
c) He fears immediate defeat
d) He wants to flee before the fight
4. Who is Brutus trying to take advantage of in this scene?
a) Antony’s tired soldiers
b) Cassius’ hesitation
c) Octavius’ weakness in battle
d) Lepidus’ betrayal
5. What is the significance of this scene in the play?
a) It shows Brutus’ last attempt to gain control of the battle
b) It marks Cassius’ betrayal of Brutus
c) It reveals Antony’s secret plan
d) It is the final confrontation between Brutus and Octavius
SCENE 3
1. Who is Cassius’ close friend and officer in this scene?
a) Brutus
b) Titinius
c) Messala
d) Pindarus
2. What mistake does Cassius make regarding the battle?
a) He thinks Brutus has betrayed him
b) He believes Titinius has been captured
c) He assumes Antony has surrendered
d) He trusts Octavius' soldiers
3. Who does Cassius send to check on Titinius?
a) Pindarus
b) Brutus
 c) Messala
d) Lucilius
4. How does Cassius die?
a) He is killed in battle
b) He falls on his sword, assisted by Pindarus
c) He is executed by Antony
d) He drinks poison
5. What does Cassius say before his death?
a) “Caesar, thou art revenged, even with the sword that killed thee.”
b) “Et tu, Brute?”
c) “Farewell, my noble friend.”
d) “Antony shall not rule Rome.”
6. Why does Pindarus flee after Cassius’ death?
a) He is afraid of Brutus’ reaction
b) Cassius had freed him, and he no longer needed to serve
c) He wants to join Antony’s army
d) He is blamed for Cassius’ death
7. What does Titinius do when he returns and sees Cassius dead?
a) He mourns and runs away
b) He kills himself with Cassius’ sword
c) He seeks revenge against Brutus
d) He surrenders to Antony
8. How does Messala react to Cassius’ death?
a) He runs to inform Brutus
b) He surrenders to Antony
c) He tries to fight Octavius alone
d) He kills himself
9. What is ironic about Cassius’ death?
a) He kills himself over a false assumption
b) He was supposed to win the battle
c) Brutus had already surrendered
d) He was meant to be the ruler of Rome
10. What does Brutus say when he finds Cassius dead?
a) “O Julius Caesar, thou art mighty yet!”
b) “This was the noblest Roman of them all.”
c) “My heart doth joy that yet in all my life I found no man but he was true to me.”
d) “Et tu, Cassius?”
11. Who does Brutus blame for Cassius’ death?
a) Fate
b) Antony
c) Octavius
d) Pindarus
12. What do Brutus and his men do after Cassius’ death?
a) Continue fighting
b) Surrender to Antony
c) Flee to another battlefield
d) Make peace with Octavius
 13. Why was Titinius not actually captured?
a) He was being celebrated by friendly troops
b) He escaped before being caught
c) He fought off his captors
d) He was never in danger
14. How does Brutus show his leadership in this scene?
a) By encouraging his men to keep fighting
b) By surrendering to Antony
c) By avenging Cassius immediately
d) By calling for peace negotiations
15. What does Brutus say about Julius Caesar’s influence even after death?
a) Caesar’s spirit still haunts them and affects their fate
b) Caesar is finally gone and powerless
c) Rome will forget Caesar soon
d) He blames the conspirators for Caesar’s death
16. How do Brutus and his men treat the bodies of Cassius and Titinius?
a) They hold a funeral on the battlefield
b) They leave them behind and move forward
c) They take them to Thasos for proper burial
d) They burn them immediately
17. What is the significance of Cassius’ death?
a) It marks the beginning of Brutus’ downfall
b) It leads to Antony’s surrender
c) It strengthens Brutus’ resolve to win
d) It has no impact on the battle
18. How does Brutus compare himself to Cassius after his death?
a) He believes he must remain strong despite his loss
b) He thinks he should also die
c) He sees Cassius as weak for giving up
d) He blames Cassius for their loss
19. What is the primary theme of this scene?
a) The consequences of misinterpretation and fate
b) The glory of Rome’s future
c) The power of military strategy
d) The weakness of Antony’s army
20. What does this scene foreshadow?
a) Brutus’ eventual downfall and death
b) Antony’s betrayal of Octavius
c) The victory of Cassius’ army
d) The return of Julius Caesar’s ghost
SCENE 4
1. Who is captured by Antony’s soldiers in this scene?
a) Brutus
b) Cassius
c) Lucilius
d) Titinius
2. What trick does Lucilius play on Antony’s men?
a) He pretends to be Brutus
b) He acts as a double agent
c) He leads them into an ambush
d) He bribes them to let him go
3. What does Antony order his soldiers to do with Lucilius?
a) Execute him immediately
b) Keep him safe and treat him well
c) Torture him for information
d) Send him to Octavius for trial
4. Why does Lucilius pretend to be Brutus?
a) To protect the real Brutus and allow him to escape
b) To take revenge on Antony
c) To negotiate a peace treaty
d) To prove his loyalty to Antony
5. How does Antony react when he realizes Lucilius is not Brutus?
a) He admires Lucilius’ loyalty
b) He orders him to be executed
c) He ignores him and moves on
d) He laughs at Lucilius’ failure
6. What does Lucilius say about Brutus?
a) Brutus will never be captured alive
b) Brutus has already surrendered
c) Brutus has fled to Rome
d) Brutus is weak and afraid
7. What does this scene reveal about Antony?
a) He respects loyalty and bravery, even in his enemies
b) He is ruthless and wants to kill all opposition
c) He is uncertain about his leadership
d) He wants to negotiate peace with Brutus
8. What theme is highlighted in this scene?
a) Honor and loyalty
b) Betrayal and revenge
c) Greed and ambition
d) The power of fate
9. What does this scene foreshadow?
a) Brutus’ eventual death
b) Antony’s defeat in battle
c) Lucilius becoming the next ruler
d) Octavius betraying Antony
10. What is the outcome of this scene?
a) Antony gains an honourable enemy in Lucilius
b) Antony loses the battle
c) Brutus is captured
d) Lucilius is executed
SCENE 5
1. Where does Brutus take refuge in this scene?
a) A tent
b) A cave
c) A hilltop
d) A riverbank
2. Who stays with Brutus in his final moments?
a) Cassius
b) Antony
c) Strato
d) Lucilius
3. What does Brutus request his men to do?
a) Kill Octavius
b) Help him escape
c) Hold his sword so he can run onto it
d) Surrender to Antony
4. Who ultimately assists Brutus in his death?
a) Volumnius
b) Strato
c) Lucilius
d) Messala
5. What are Brutus’ last words?
a) “Farewell, my friends.”
b) “Julius Caesar, thou art mighty yet.”
c) “Caesar, now be still: I kill'd not thee with half so good a will.”
d) “Rome shall remember me.”
6. What reason does Brutus give for taking his own life?
a) He regrets killing Caesar
b) He fears capture by Antony and Octavius
c) He has lost all hope for Rome
d) He is haunted by Caesar’s ghost
7. How does Brutus view his own actions before his death?
a) He believes he acted honourably for Rome
b) He regrets everything he has done
c) He blames Cassius for their downfall
d) He hopes for Antony’s forgiveness
8. What does Brutus ask Strato to do after his death?
a) Flee and save himself
b) Return to Rome
c) Join Octavius’ army
d) Inform his wife of his death
9. How does Antony react to Brutus’ death?
a) He calls Brutus "the noblest Roman of them all"
b) He mocks Brutus for his failure
c) He orders Brutus’ body to be thrown away
d) He refuses to acknowledge Brutus’ death
10. What is Octavius’ decision regarding Brutus’ body?
a) He orders a proper funeral for Brutus
b) He desecrates the body
c) He leaves it on the battlefield
d) He has it sent to Rome for display
11. What does Antony mean when he calls Brutus “the noblest Roman of them all”?
a) Brutus acted out of true honor, not envy
b) Brutus was the strongest fighter
c) Brutus was a coward for surrendering
d) Brutus was a better ruler than Caesar
12. What does Octavius offer to Brutus’ surviving men?
a) A chance to join his army
b) Execution for their betrayal
c) A position in Antony’s court
d) Freedom to return home
13. How does this scene resolve the conflict of the play?
a) The conspirators are completely defeated
b) Brutus takes control of Rome
c) Antony and Brutus form an alliance
d) The Republic is restored
14. What does the presence of Caesar’s ghost earlier foreshadow?
a) Brutus’ death
b) Antony’s betrayal
c) Octavius’ downfall
d) A civil war
15. How is Brutus different from Cassius in the way he faces death?
a) Brutus is calm and accepts his fate honourably
b) Brutus is fearful and hesitant
c) Brutus tries to negotiate peace first
d) Brutus blames his men for his defeat
16. What does Brutus’ death symbolize?
a) The end of the Republic and rise of Imperial Rome
b) The defeat of tyranny
c) The failure of Antony’s rule
d) The weakness of Caesar’s spirit
17. What role does Strato play in this scene?
a) He holds Brutus’ sword and helps him die
b) He betrays Brutus to Antony
c) He fights Octavius in single combat
d) He delivers Brutus’ final speech
18. Why does Brutus refuse to be taken prisoner?
a) He believes it would be dishonourable
b) He thinks he can escape later
c) He fears being tortured
d) He wants to make a deal with Antony
19. What emotion does Octavius show towards Brutus’ death?
a) Respect and admiration
b) Hatred and revenge
c) Indifference and boredom
d) Joy and celebration
20. What is the final action of the play?
a) Octavius and Antony leave to celebrate their victory
b) Brutus’ body is carried away for a proper burial
c) Lucilius becomes the new leader of Rome
d) A public announcement is made about Brutus’ death