Julius Caesar Act1 Review

At the beginning of Act I, Scene 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

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

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

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

Above all else, what is most important to Brutus?

• Rome & Romans
• His own power
• Money
• Pleasing Caesar

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

Where is Caesar headed on the morning of March 15th?

• The Capitol
• The racetrack
• The library
• Pompey's Theatre

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

• stormy
• hot
• humid
• icy

Who leads the conspiracy against Caesar?

• Antony

• Calphurnia

• Cassius

• Caesar's servant boy