Caesar Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz

What inference can be made by Caesar asking Antony to touch Calpurnia's stomach as he competes in the race?

• That Antony will be married to Calpurnia.

• That Caesar is superstitious.

• That Caesar wants good fortune for Antony.

• That Antony will win the race.

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How does Caesar treat the Soothsayer's warning?

• Caesar wants to know more.

• Caesar becomes paranoid as a result of the warning.

• Caesar basically blows him off.

• Caesar has the soothsayer arrested.

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When we first encounter Brutus, Cassius asks him if he is okay... What is wrong with Brutus based on his response?

• That he is only at war with himself.

• That he doesn't feel good.

• That he is worried about the future of Rome.

• That he is greatly bothered by recent events caused by Caesar.

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What can be inferred as Cassius's intent as he speaks to Brutus?

• That he is loyal to Caesar.

• That he sees himself as being the future leader of Rome.

• That he will betray Brutus one day.

• That he needs Brutus to see himself as being worthy of leading Rome.

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As Brutus hears the general shouts from the streets he fears new honors are heaped upon Caesar. What might these fears infer?

• That Brutus is scared of Caesar.

• That Brutus's plan to kill Caesar will be thwarted.

• That Brutus is worried that Caesar will become too powerful and that could have ill effects on Rome.

• That Brutus will not receive those same honors.

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"I am glad

That my weak words have struck but thus much show

Of fire from Brutus." Cassius words here infer what?

• That he believes Brutus will be open to his plan.

• That Brutus is extremely loyal to Caesar.

• That Brutus is fired up now about the future of Rome.

• That Cassius is up to no good.

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[Privately to Antony] "Let me have men about me that are fat,

Sleek-headed men and such as sleep a-nights.

Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look;

He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous." Caesars' words here imply what?

• That he likes fat men who are bald.

• That Cassius is hungry.

• He sees Cassius as a threat.

• That he wants Antony to keep an eye on Cassius.

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What does Casca's role or purpose appear to be here in this scene?

• He appears to be a fan of the great Caesar.

• He appears to be a spy.

• He is a servant who came to the aide of Caesar when he fell.

• He is a loyal follower of Caesar.

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Based on the passage Act 1 scene 2, who appears to be Caesar's most loyal follower?

• Brutus

• Cassius

• Casca

• Antony

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"Well, Brutus, thou art noble, yet I see

Thy honorable metal may be wrought

From that it is disposed. Therefore it is meet

That noble minds keep ever with their likes;

For who so firm that cannot be seduced?" What does Cassius' words here infer about his relationship with Brutus?

• That he plans to use and manipulate Brutus.

• That he plans to dispose of Brutus.

• That he sees Brutus as a threat to his plan.

• That he plans to seduce Caesar through Brutus.

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