Julius Caesar Act 1 Scenes 1 and 2 Flashcard

Front

Why do tribunes disperse the crowd as the play begins?

Back

Fearing that Caesar's popularity may lead to the destruction of the democracy in Rome.

Front

Why does Caesar ask Antony to touch Calpurnia as he runs the race?

Back

To "shake off her sterile curse"

Front

Who was warned with the phrase "Beware the ides of March"?

Back

a soothsayer to Caesar

Front

"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our ________, but in our _______, that we are underlings"

Back

stars....ourselves

Front

Why does Caesar tell Antony that Cassius is dangerous?

Back

he doesn't smile often

Front

Shakespeare's characterization of Caesar

Back

arrogant

Front

Which quote best supports your interpretation of Caesar's characterization? Options: “What touches us ourself shall be last served.” (Line 8), "If thou dost bend and pray and fawn for him, / I spurn thee like a cur out of my way.” (Lines 49-50), “Most high, most mighty, and most puissant Caesar” (Line 36), “I could be well moved, if I were as you” (Line 63)

Back

“I could be well moved, if I were as you” (Line 63)

Front

Caesar's two physical defects were..

Back

deafness, falling sickness

Front

Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy?

Back

Brutus is respected by the people

Front

What is the name of Caesar's wife?

Back

Calpurnia