Julius Caesar Act I Review Questions

Front

At the beginning of the play, what are all of the commoners celebrating throughout Rome? Options: Caesar's marriage to Calpurnia, Caesar's coronation day, Caesar's defeat of Pompey's sons, Octavius's victory over Brutus

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Caesar's defeat of Pompey's sons

Front

Who states the famous line, "Beware the ides of March"?

Back

Soothsayer

Front

Who is leading the conspiracy against Caesar?

Back

Cassius

Front

How many times was Caesar offered the crown?

Back

3

Front

'Tis very likely he hath the falling sickness most likely describes which disease?

Back

Epilepsy

Front

What story does Cassius retell in order to prove that Caesar is not a god but only a human?

Back

when Cassius saved Caesar from drowning

Front

Why is Cinna so nervous on the night he runs into Cassius? Options: He dreamt he saw men on fire who were not burned. He dreamt a lion walked through the streets of Rome. He dreamt an owl was awake during the daytime. All are correct. None are correct.

Back

All are correct.

Front

Who is Julius Caesar's wife?

Back

Calpurnia

Front

Antony may be best described as Caesar's ___.

Back

best friend

Front

Cassius and the other conspirators are determined that ___ joins them.

Back

Brutus