Julius Caesar ACT 1

In Act 1, who voiced their support of Pompey, the previous ruler of Rome?

• The Commoners
• Marrullus and Flavius
• Cassius
• The Soothsayer

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Identify an instance when Caesar "waves off" or disregards a superstitious belief:

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Identify an instance when Caesar reveals the he does believe in superstitions:

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Which of the following is NOT one of Caesar's complaints against Cassius.

• Cassius reads and thinks too much
• Cassius does not enjoy music or plays it.
• Cassius never smiles.
• Cassius is rude and disrespectful.

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Explain what Brutus means when he admits that he is "with himself at war."

Cassius has a devious (evil) plan to throw a ___________ through Brutus's window that seems to be written by ____________, begging him to_____________.

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Cassius gives two examples of times he "saves" Caesar's life.  List them below.

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What holiday/event is happening at the beginning of Act 1?

• Valentine's

• Lupercal

• St. Patrick's

• New Year's

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Match the following

• Everyone is worried this character will gain too much power.

• Brutus

• This character flatters Caesar into going to the Senate.

• Caesar

• A once loyal friend, turns his back. He is now apart of the conspiracy.

• Artemidoras

• This character gives Caesar a note to warn of the plan.

• Decius

• This character is described as cunning and intelligent. He is the mastermind behind the conspiracy

• Cassius