The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Act 1 Practice Quiz

In the opening act, what are Flavius and Marullus doing?

• Walking around town.

• Questioning workers on why they aren't working.

• Going to see Caesar get crowned.

• Patrolling Rome for intruders.

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Why is Murellus angry that the citizens are celebrating Caesar?

• The citizens had only recently celebrated one of Pompey's triumphs.

• Caesar is marrying an outsider.

• The commoners believe that Brutus should be king.

• Marullus believes that these men should be working.

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Soothsayer says to "Beware the Ides of March". What does that mean?

• March is a terrible season

• A great storm is approaching in March

• Something bad is going to happen in March

• He is just messing with Caesar

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What does Cassius mean when he asks Brutus if he can see his reflection?

• Brutus literally cannot see his reflection

• Cassius is making fun of Brutus' appearance

• Brutus is afraid to look at his reflection

• Brutus does not see himself as highly as others do

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What does Brutus admit to Cassius?

• That his wife is dead

• That he and Antony had an arguement

• That he thinks the Senate is doomed

• That he fears the people want Caesar to be king

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Caesar becomes suspicious of a character when he and Antony arrives after the game. Who is it?

• Brutus

• Cassius

• Antony

• Casca

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How many times did Caesar refuse the crown?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

How does Cassius plan to trick Brutus into killing Caesar?

• Write fake letters from the citizens.

• Have his wife tell him to do it.

• Frame Caesar for stealing Brutus' statue.

• Cassius is going to kill him himself.

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What are the strange omens that occur?

• A lion in the Capitol

• Women seeing hallucinations

• There was an owl spotted in broad daylight

• All of the Above

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Where is Cassius having the meeting place for the conspirators?

• His house

• Brutus' House

• The Capitol

• Pompey's Theater

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