JC Act I Review

The play begins with Caesar returning from...

• A trip where he was crowned king.

• The Ides of March.

• Defeating his rival Pompey.

• Inventing the Caesar salad.

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Why are Marullus and Flavius frustrated in Scene i?

• They don't think the commoners should be celebrating JC. They are afraid he will be a tyrant.

• They don't like the idea of the commoners celebrating instead of working.

• Cassius sent them there to sabotage Caesar's parade.

• They are loyal to JC and they don't like the commoners disrespecting him.

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How are the commoners depicted in Act I?

• They are depicted as very smart, critical thinkers.

• They are depicted as incredibly loyal.

• They are depicted as powerful.

• They are depicted as people who seem to be easily persuaded and changed.

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Which of the following best characterizes Julius Caesar?

• He is depicted as very evil and power hungry.

• He is depicted as egotistical and narcissistic.

• He is depicted as kind, compassionate, and empathetic.

• He is depicted as complacent and worry free.

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Which of the following best characterizes Brutus?

• He is a noble Roman who values honor and the people of Rome.

• He is cunning and hungry for power.

• He is jealous of JC's power and influence.

• He is egotistical and narcissistic.

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Which of the following best characterizes Cassius?

• He is a kind, caring, and empathetic person.

• He is manipulative and jealous.

• He is content with his current position in Rome.

• He values JC's opinion and respects him as a ruler.

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What is the role of the Soothsayer in Act I?

• The soothsayer warns JC about the plot against him. It highlights JC's arrogance/flaw.

• The soothsayer gives JC the recipe for Caesar salad. It highlights JC's culinary inspirations.

• The soothsayer warns JC that being a king is difficult and will take a lot of effort.

• The soothsayer warns Brutus about listening to Cassius. It highlights that Cassius cannot be trusted.

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What does Casca say about Caesar turning away the crown?

• He turns it down, but is reluctant to do so.

• He does not want to be king.

• He is insulted when Antony offers it.

• Caesar is not offered a crown.

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What does Caesar think of Cassius?

• He thinks Cassius is a noble Roman.

• He is grateful that Cassius saved him from drowning.

• He is too controlling.

• He is too lean and hungry.

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What is Brutus' flaw in Act I?

• He is too power hungry and ambitious.

• He is too honorable and trusting.

• He is too weak to stand up for himself.

• He is too confident in Caesar's ability to rule.