Review for Julius Ceasar Act I Quiz

Caesar is warned to beware of what?

• The ides of February
• The ides of March
• The ides of April
• The ides of May

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What sneaky plan does Cassius come up with to try to trick Brutus into joining the conspiracy against Caesar?

• he will have an expensive gift delivered to Brutus's house
• he will bribe Brutus with gold
• he will write fake letters asking for Brutus's help
• he will threaten to kidnap Brutus's wife

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Cassius points out all of these about Caesar EXCEPT

• he cried like a baby when he had a fever
• he is a weak swimmer
• he is deaf in his left ear
• he is afraid of heights

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What is happening at the opening of the play?

• The Romans are celebrating Caesar's demise
• The Romans are celebrating Caesar's defeat of Pompey
• The Romans are holding a funeral for Pompey
• The Romans are celebrating Saturnalia

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Which of the following images is meant to convey a sense of suspicion and distrust?

• Cassius as a mirror for Brutus
• Caesar offering his bared throat
• Caesar as a Colossus
• Cassius with a lean and hungry look

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Why do Flavius and Marullus try to stop people from celebrating?

• They resent the fact that Caesar has defeated and murdered Pompey.

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

• They think the celebration disrespects the feast of Lupercal.

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What were the people celebrating

• Pompey's victory over Rome

• Caesar's victory over Rome

• Caesar's victory over Pompey

• the holida

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What superstition does Caesar believe will happen if Mark Antony touches Calpurnia during the Feast of Lupercal?

• She will live forever

• She will become fertile

• She will stay young and beautiful

• She will become infertile

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What do the commoners in Act I scene I do for a living?

• They are both carpenters

• A Candlemaker and Cobbler

• A Cobbler and a Carpenter

• A Chariot driver and a Cobbler

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Why are the three "flourish and shouts" in the arena?

• Caesar fell from a seizure

• Ceasar was offered a crown

• Caesar fights a lion and wins

• Caesar kills Flavius and Marullus

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