Julius Caesar Acts 1-3

Act 1 of a play provides basic information about the characters and their situation. What is this part of the play called?

• the drama

• the turning point

• the climax

• the exposition

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Flavius's conversation with the commoners in the beginning of Act 1 gives important information. What else does it provide?

• conflict

• tragedy

• humor

• crisis

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In Act 1, scene i, why do Flavius and Marullus try to stop the people from celebrating?

• They think the celebration disrespects the feast of Lupercal.

• They worry that Caesar will be offended by the smell and manners of the crowd.

• The resent the fact that Caesar has defeated and murderer Pompey.

• They feel that Caesar will be embarrassed by all the attention paid to him.

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Use the text aid from Act 1, scene i, lines 68-69 to determine on what date the feast of Lupercal takes place.

• February 5

• February 15

• March 5

• March 15

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At the beginning of Act 1, scene ii, what warning does a soothsayer give?

• He warns Caesar to beware of a date in March.

• He warns Caesar to beware of Brutus, his friend.

• He warns Caesar to beware of plotters in his midst.

• He warns Caesar to beware of his wife, Calpurnia.

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In Act 1, scene ii, why does Cassius flatter Brutus?

• He fears Brutus may try to kill him or Casca.

• He needs Brutus to support his plot against Caesar.

• He wants Brutus to leave Rome so Caesar will retire.

• He wants Brutus to marry his daughter in March.

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What internal conflict does Brutus face in Act 1?

• He is Caesar's friend, but he does not want to live under a king.

• He wants to be king himself, but he does not want to hurt Caesar.

• He is Cassius's enemy, but he agrees with Cassius about Caesar.

• He wants to be king himself, but he does not want to offend Cassius.

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According to Cassius, who is to blame for Caesar’s rise to power?

• Destiny, which no one can avoid.

• Caesar's mad desire for power.

• Inferior people like Flavius and Marullus.

• Romans like Cassius and Brutus.

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Why does Caesar distrust Cassius?

• Cassius is lazy and daydreams too much.

• Cassius talks too much and is too eager to please.

• Cassius thinks too much and is too clever.

• Cassius is powerful and owns too much land.

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According to Casca, how did Caesar react when he was offered the crown?

• He accepted it three times, but he really wanted to reject it.

• He rejected it three times, but he really wanted to accept it.

• He rejected it twice but finally accepted it when the crowd insisted.

• He accepted it, but only because Calpurnia would get a crown too.

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