Julius Caesar Act I

What is the setting of Act I, Scene i?

• Brutus' house
• Cassius' house
• The Colosseum
• The Roman city center

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What is happening at the opening of the play?

• The Romans are celebrating Caesar's demise
• The Romans are celebrating Caesar's defeat of Pompey
• The Romans are holding a funeral for Pompey
• The Romans are celebrating Saturnalia

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In Act I, Scene i, why do Flavius and Murellus try to disrupt the festivities?

• They think the holiday profanes the Feast of Lupercal
• They resent the defeat and murder of Pompey
• They worry that Caesar will be offended by the smell and manners of the crowd
• They feel that Caesar will be embarrassed by the festival

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Which of the following facts or events is revealed in Act I, Scene i, and serves as part of the exposition?

• The Lupercal footrace takes place
• Cassius and Brutus first meet and express disapproval of Caesar
• Flavius and Murellus scold the people for celebrating Caesar's triumph
• Caesar refuses to let Antony crown him as king

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In the following passage, refer to lines 67 and 68 and text aid 22. Why is it helpful to know when Lupercal takes place? 
Flavius: … Go you down that way toward the Capitol; (65)  This way will I.  Disrobe the images, If you do find them decked with ceremonies. ²¹
Murellus: May we do so? You know it is the feast of Lupercal. ²²
Flavius: It is no matter; let no images Be hung with Caesar’s trophies…  
21.  Disrobe the images…decked with ceremonies: Strip the statues…covered with decorations
22.  feast of Lupercal: An ancient Roman festival celebrated on February 15

• It explains which season of the year it is
• It helps readers envision the type of weather that is occuring
• Becoming familiar with Ancient Roman festivals is vital to understanding the play
• It establishes the time setting, which will take significance in the next scene

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Combined with the actions of Cassius, the soothsayer's warning suggests that...

• Brutus will be exiled
• Flavius will be arrested
• Caesar will be overthrown
• Calphurnia will have a child

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What does the soothsayer say to Caesar?

• Beware the month of March!
• Beware the parade march!
• Beware the Ides of March!
• Beware of your friends!

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In Act I, scene ii, Cassius characterizes Caesar as...

• sincere and proud
• kind and gentle
• weak and gentle
• fierce and warlike

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Casca’s description of Caesar’s behavior when he is offered the crown in Act I, Scene ii, suggests that Caesar owes his success most of all to

• His family connections and wealth
• His personal heroism and charisma
• The support of fellow noblemen
• His manipulation of the masses

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How do noblemen, like Cicero, react to the people's acclamation of Caesar?

• approvingly
• disapprovingly
• joyfully
• timidly

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