Julius Caesar

At the beginning of Act I, how do readers 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

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What is another name for "soothsayer?"

• villager
• fortune teller
• business owner
• storyteller

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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

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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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Caesar reacts to the Soothsayer's warning by:

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

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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

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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 knows he needs Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar. Which is NOT a reason the Cassius needs Brutus to join?

• Brutus is the only one who knows the code to Caesar's safe
• Brutus is well respected in Rome
• Brutus will add credibility to their efforts
• If led by Brutus, the conspiracy will look like saviors and not criminals

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Who is the author of Julius Caesar?

• Virgil
• Shakespeare
• Homer
• Caesar

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Which word does NOT describe Cassius?

• smart
• sneaky
• Roman
• honest

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