Julius Caesar Act 1-2 review

Why were the commoners in the street at the beginning of the play?

• They were protesting Caesar's desire to become king

• They were celebrating Caesar's triumph over Pompey

• They were forced into the streets to celebrate a national holiday

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In Act 1, the Soothsayer says to Caesar:

• Beware the Ides of March

• Beware of March 15th

• Beware of Brutus

• Beware of Cassius

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How does Caesar react to the Soothsayer’s warning in Act 1?

• He is scared but doesn't show it

• He asks Antony to put the Soothsayer in jail

• He brushes the warning off

• He has his augurers perform a sacrifice

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Who offers Caesar the crown in Act 1?

• Marc Antony

• Casca

• Brutus

• Cassius

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Who does Cassius blame for Caesar’s rise to power?

• Caesar himself

• Pompey

• Marc Antony

• The Roman people

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After much thought, Brutus concludes that Caesar must be killed. What is his reason?

• Caesar doesn't deserve the power that comes with being King.

• Brutus wants to make his ancestor's proud of him.

• Caesar may become too dangerous if crowned King.

• Brutus wants to take power for himself and others.

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To what does Brutus compare Caesar in his soliloquy in Act 2?

• An egg

• A ladder

• A snake

• A limb

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Why does Brutus say the conspirators have no need to swear an oath?

• Their motives should be strong enough without needing an oath

• Swearing an oath is considered unchristian-like

• Swearing an oath will make others think they are weak

• Caesar will find out about the plan if they swear an oath

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To what does Brutus compare Antony when discussing the planned assassination of Caesar?

• A snake

• A meal

• A limb

• A head

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How does Brutus want the murder to appear to the Roman citizens?

• Like a brave act which shows the strength of the senators

• Like a brutal murder committed as a show of triumph

• Like a necessary deed done for the good of Rome

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