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

According to the following passage and text aids, what is the significance of saying that Caesar is "like a Colossus"? (135) Cassius: Why, man he doth bestride the narrow world Like a Colossus, 46 and we petty men Walk under his huge legs and peep about To find ourselves dishonorable 47 graves. 46. Colossus: A gigantic statue of Apollo, a god of Greek and Roman mythology, which was set at the entrance to the harbor of Rhodes around 280 B.C. and included among the seven wonders of the ancient world. 47. dishonorable: Shameful (because they will not be of free men)

Cassius is recognizing Caesar's power to become a mythical figure, like Apollo

Cassius is suggesting that a statue of Caesar be made

Cassius is comparing Caesar and his importance to a river nymph

Cassius is suggesting that Caesar is about as sensible as a statue

Which of the following images is meant to convey a sense of suspicion and distrust?

Cassius with a lean and hungry look

Caesar offering his bared throat

At the beginning of Scene ii, Casca and Cicero discuss troubling events. What is the nature of these events?

The unusually violent thunderstorm

The attempt to crown Caesar as king

The conspiracy being formed by Cassius and Brutus

The removal of decorations from statues

What is the Roman attitude toward suicide expressed by Cassius and Casca in Act I, Scene iii?

It is an honorable alternative to disgrace

It is against the law and flouts public opinion

It is a mortal sin and an offense to God

It is a cowardly solution to problems

What is the importance of the Conspirators' "secret meeting location" in Scene iii?

It is Pompey's Theatre, and Caesar killed Pompey

It is hidden, so people will not see them

It is Caesar's Theatre, and the conspirators hate Caesar

It will keep the conspirators out of the thunderstorm

What is Cassius' plan to win Brutus over to the "dark side"?

To place letters in Brutus' house, appealing to his patriotism

To tell Brutus what is actually in his heart

To have Brutus exiled to another country

To have Cicero talk to him in Greek

Which of the following is NOT an omen seen in Scene iii?

An elephant at the Capitol building

Owls hooting during the day at the market

Men on fire walking in the streets

What might the change in setting for Scene iii symbolize?

There is turmoil about to take place

The storminess of Brutus' brooding character

The conspirators are going to burn down the Senate

The conspirators are going crazy

Why are the conspirators meeting in Scene iii?

They are worried that Caesar will be crowned the next morning

They are worried that Caesar will start a war

They are worried that Caesar will make them slaves

They are worried that Brutus will turn them in

Julius Caesar Act I

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the setting of Act I, Scene i?

Brutus' house

Cassius' house

The Colosseum

The Roman city center

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

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CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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Julius Caesar Act I

What is the setting of Act I, Scene i?

What is happening at the opening of the play?

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

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

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

What does the soothsayer say to Caesar?

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

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

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

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