Julius Caesar Act I

What is the setting of Act I, Scene i?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

• approvingly
• disapprovingly
• joyfully
• timidly