Julius Caesar Study Guide

Near the end of Scene I, what do Flavius and Marullus plan to do?

• They're going to decorate the statues of Pompey instead of Caesar.
• They're going to organize a parade in honor of Caesar's victory over Pompey.
• They're going to put up more fabric scarves on the statues of Caesar.
• They’re going to take down the fabric scarves that have been used to decorate statues of Caesar.

What worries Flavius and Marullus about Caesar?

• Caesar's cooking skills
• Caesar's fashion sense
• Caesar's gardening abilities
• Caesar's growing power and influence

Why are Marullus and Flavius determined to destroy the celebration of Caesar’s victory over Pompey?

• They are secretly working for Caesar
• They are trying to impress Pompey
• They are loyal to Pompey and feel that Caesar's rise to power threatens the stability of Rome.
• They are jealous of Caesar's success

Contrast Marc Antony and Brutus using at least three differences about the men.

• Marc Antony relies on honor and integrity, while Brutus uses manipulation and persuasion.
• Marc Antony is rational and stoic, while Brutus is emotional and impulsive.
• Marc Antony is loyal to Rome, while Brutus is loyal to Caesar.
• Marc Antony is loyal to Caesar, while Brutus is loyal to Rome. Marc Antony is emotional and impulsive, while Brutus is rational and stoic. Marc Antony uses manipulation and persuasion, while Brutus relies on honor and integrity.

What reasons does Cassius use to show that Caesar has a “weak character"?

• Physical weakness and inability to swim across the Tiber River
• Inability to lift heavy objects
• Lack of knowledge in mathematics
• Fear of spiders

What is Cassius's tone when he is talking to Brutus about Caesar?

• Persuasive and manipulative
• Friendly and supportive
• Indifferent and apathetic
• Aggressive and confrontational

Despite their friendship, why doesn’t Brutus want Caesar to become king?

• Brutus is afraid of Caesar's kindness and generosity
• Brutus wants to become king himself
• Brutus is jealous of Caesar's power
• Brutus fears Caesar's ambition and the potential for tyranny

Caesar characterize Cassius as having “a lean and hungry” look. Cassius Given Caesar’s superstitious nature, how might he behave in Cassius' presence?

• Caesar might behave warmly and trustingly
• Caesar might behave aggressively and confrontationally
• Caesar might behave indifferently and casually
• Caesar might behave cautiously or suspiciously

Casca explains how Caesar was offered the crown of Rome 3 times, and each time he denied it, but the Roman people cheered him on as king. What does this say about Caesar?

• Caesar had a strong sense of humility and did not want to be seen as a tyrant or dictator.
• Caesar was afraid of the responsibilities that came with being king
• Caesar was power-hungry and wanted to appear modest
• Caesar was indifferent to the opinions of the Roman people

What omens does Casca see at the beginning of Scene 3?

• A slave with a burning hand, a lion loose in the streets, and an owl hooting during the day
• A friendly unicorn prancing in the meadow
• A rainbow shining in the sky
• A peaceful dove cooing in the garden