Julius Caesar Act 1 Quiz

Above all else, what is most important to Brutus?

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

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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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What unusual things have happened on the stormy night before the "Ides of March?" Choose two (2)

• An owl out during the day

• Someone whose hand is on fire, but not consumed

• Free pizza at the Coliseum

• A bear appeared at the capitol

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By the end of Act 1, scene 3, who has joined Cassius as conspirators against Caesar?

• Cicero

• Casca

• Cinna

• All of the above

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On what does Cassius blame Caesar's rise to power?

• The Roman government

• The weak and inferior commoners of Rome

• Caesar's ability to manipulate

• Caesar's evil nature

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At the end of Act I, Scene iii, Cassius makes two specific plans. What has he told Cinna to do, and what does he agree to do with Casca?

• He tells Cinna to go to meet the other senators, while he and Casca go to see Brutus.

• He tells Cinna to go talk to Brutus, while he and Casca mee the other senators.

• He tells Cinna to make sure Brutus receives the faked letters, while he and Casca go to see Brutus.

• He tells Cinna to track down Metellus Cimber, while he and Casca go to deliver the faked letters to Brutus.

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Given Casca's attitude toward the omens, why might Cassius compare Caesar to the "dreadful night" that is terrifying and out of control?

• Aware that Casca is looking for an explanation for the omens, Cassius supplies one that serves his anti-Caesar agenda.

• He hopes to turn Casca's terror at the omens into a paralyzing fear of Caesar.

• He attempts to lessen Casca's fear of the omens by association them with Caesar.

• Aware that Casca is looking for an explanation for the omens, Cassius refuses to provide an answer, hoping that uncertainty will unsettle Casca.

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What one word best describes how Marullus sees the plebians?

• Arrogant

• Fickle

• Loyal

• Shallow

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What qualites within Brutus does Cassius deliberately take advantage of?

• His anger at Caesar's rise to power.

• His nobility and desire to serve Rome.

• His pride and ego.

• His bravery and ability to perform under pressure.

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How many times did Caesar refuse the crown from Antony?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 2

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