Act V - Scene II The Same. The Field of Battle Quiz — The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

Who does Brutus send to deliver orders to the other legions?

• Cassius
• Messala
• Lucilius
• Titinius

What weakness does Brutus observe in the enemy forces?

• Antony's troops are retreating
• Octavius's wing shows 'cold demeanor'
• The enemy has run out of supplies
• Octavius has abandoned the field

What does Brutus believe a 'sudden push' will accomplish?

• It will force Antony to negotiate
• It will give them the overthrow of Octavius's troops
• It will allow Cassius to retreat safely
• It will end the war immediately

What are the 'bills' that Brutus asks Messala to deliver?

• Financial payments for mercenaries
• Written military orders for the legions
• Letters of surrender
• Personal messages to Rome

What is the unintended consequence of Brutus's attack on Octavius?

• Brutus is captured by Octavius
• Cassius's forces are left exposed to Antony
• The legions refuse to obey Messala
• Octavius counterattacks successfully

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What does 'demeanor' mean as used in 'cold demeanor in Octavius' wing'?

• Military formation or battle strategy
• Outward behavior, bearing, or manner
• The temperature of the battlefield
• A type of weapon or armor

What does 'overthrow' mean in the line 'sudden push gives them the overthrow'?

• A method of throwing a javelin
• A complete defeat or downfall in battle
• A military retreat
• A dramatic reversal of fortune