Julius Caesar Prereading

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

What is another name for "soothsayer?"

• villager
• fortune teller
• business owner
• storyteller

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 many times was Caesar offered the crown?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Why doesn't Caesar accept the crown when it's offered to him?

• He doesn't want to be king
• He doesn't want to appear power-hungry
• He is too sick to accept the crown
• He does accept it and names himself king

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

What sneaky plan does Cassius come up with to try to trick Brutus into joining the conspiracy against Caesar?

• he will have an expensive gift delivered to Brutus's house
• he will bribe Brutus with gold
• he will write fake letters asking for Brutus's help
• he will threaten to kidnap Brutus's wife