Julius Caesar Act I

At the opening of the play, what are the commoners, or plebians, celebrating?

• Caesar becoming king

• Octavius' victory over Brutus

• Caesar's defeat of Pompey

• Labor Day

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Who offers Caesar the crown?

• Antony

• Brutus

• Cassius

• Casca

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Who leads the conspiracy against Caesar?

• Antony

• Calphurnia

• Cassius

• Caesar's servant boy

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What are Caesar's ailments a metaphor for?

• the resolution of the Renaissance

• disharmony in Rome

• the strength and power of Caesar

• the strength and unity in Rome

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When is the Ides of March?

• March 17

• March 15

• March 31

• March 1

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How do Roman commoners versus Roman officials/noblemen feel about Caesar?

• Both Roman commoners and Roman officials/noblemen hate Caesar.

• Both Roman commoners and Roman officials/noblemen love Caesar.

• Roman commoners hate Caesar while Roman officials/noblemen love Caesar.

• Roman commoners love Caesar while Roman officials/noblemen hate Caesar.

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Why do the conspirators not want Caesar in power?

• They are afraid he will be lazy

• They are afraid he will become a dictator

• They think he will refuse the position

• They do not want more wars

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