Julius Caesar Act I

What is the setting of Act I, Scene 1?

• Brutus' house

• Cassius' house

• The Colosseum

• The streets of 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 1, why do Flavius and Marullus 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 1 and serves as part of the background of the story?

• 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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Why is it helpful to know when the Feast of Lupercal takes place?

• 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 2, 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 2, 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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