Julius Caesar Act 1 Quiz

What is the main reason Cassius wants to recruit Brutus into the conspiracy against Caesar in Act 1?

• Because Brutus is popular with the people

• Because Brutus is Caesar's best friend

• Because Brutus is known for his wealth

• Because Brutus is a skilled warrior

In Act 1, what does the soothsayer tell Caesar?

• "Long live Caesar!"

• "Beware the Ides of March."

• "Your empire will expand."

• "Trust no one."

Which literary device is primarily used in the soothsayer's warning to Caesar?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Foreshadowing

• Personification

What theme is evident in Brutus's internal conflict about joining the conspiracy against Caesar?

• The corrupting influence of power

• The importance of loyalty

• The struggle between fate and free will

• The nature of friendship

How does Caesar initially react to the soothsayer's warning?

• He is visibly frightened.

• He laughs it off.

• He orders the soothsayer's arrest.

• He thanks the soothsayer for the warning.

Which character is most concerned with the omens and supernatural events in Act 1?

• Brutus

• Cassius

• Caesar

• Casca

What is Brutus's main concern about Caesar becoming king?

• That Caesar will become corrupt

• That Caesar will banish him

• That Caesar will wage unnecessary wars

• That Caesar will raise taxes

Which character is the first to express the idea that Caesar must be stopped for the good of Rome?

• Brutus

• Cassius

• Casca

• Antony

What does the storm in Act 1 symbolize?

• The natural order of things

• The chaos in Rome due to Caesar's potential rise to power

• The strength of Caesar's rule

• The joy of the Roman people

How does Cassius describe Caesar in Act 1 to Brutus?

• As a god among men

• As a weak and sickly man

• As a tyrant in the making

• As a generous leader