Review Acts I and II Julius Caesar

At the beginning of Act I, how does the audience know that Caesar is a powerful man?

• He defeated Brutus in a fight

• He defeated Pompey in a civil war

• He beat Mark Antony in a wrestling match

• He beat Cassius across a river in a swimming contest

Caesar is warned to beware of what?

• The ides of February

• The ides of March

• The ides of April

• The ides of May

Caesar reacts to the Soothsayer's warning by:

• thanking him for his advice
• ignoring his warning
• hiding in his house
• outlawing fortune telling

How does Brutus feel about Caesar as the play begins?

• he desperately wants his approval
• he strongly dislikes him
• he hopes he becomes king
• he likes him but fears he's not right to lead Rome

Who does Cassius most desperately want/need on his team against Caesar? This man is harder to persuade than the others.

• Brutus
• Casca
• Cinna
• Antony

Why doesn't Caesar accept the crown when it's offered to him three times?

• He doesn't want to be king

• He doesn't want to appear power-hungry

• He is too sick to accept the crown

• He does accept it and names himself king

What's the weather like the night the conspirators meet to plan the attack on Caesar?

• stormy

• hot

• humid

• icy

What is the central idea of Calpurnia's speech to her husband, Julius Caesar?

• Calpurnia warns her husand that he is letting his confidence overrule his wisdom.

• Calpurnia warns her husband to "beware the Ides of March."

• Calpurnia warns her husband that Cassius and Brutus are plotting against him.

• Calpurnia wants him to know she is merry.

Brutus says Antony is nothing more than a ___________of Caesar.

• leader

• father

• trunk

• limb

Which is NOT an action Brutus is taking toward Portia?

• sighing

• waving her away angrily

• purchasing her expensive gifts

• keeping secrets