Julius Caesar Act 1

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

At the beginning of Act 1, Caesar has just defeated whom?

• Cassius
• Brutus
• Pompey
• Henry the 8th

What is the tone Marullus and Flavius have toward the commoners at the beginning of scene i?

• humorous (happy)
• reluctant (suspicious)
• perturbed (annoyed)
• calm

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In scene i, Flavius and Marullus show their disapproval of Caesar’s power when they

• Throw off their armor
• Try to injure the peasants in the streets
• Remove decorations from statues
• Walk through the city, crying, and yelling

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(Scene 2) Why does Caesar want Antony to touch Calpurnia during the race of Lupercal?

• She's ill and he wants her to be cured.
• He wants to renew his love for her.
• He wants her to be able to have children.
• He hopes it will cause Antony to fall in love with her.

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What is another name for "soothsayer?"

• troublemaker
• fortuneteller
• cobbler
• story teller

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"ides" represents which day of the month?

• 1st
• 15th
• 20th
• 30th

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Who does Cassius try to convince to overthrow Caesar?

• Brutus
• Casca
• Cinna
• Antony

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Directions: Identify the speaker.
“Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look;   He thinks too much, such men are dangerous.” (I.ii).

• Cassius
• Caesar
• Casca
• Brutus

How many times was Caesar offered the crown?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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