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

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 likes him but fears he's not right to lead Rome

he desperately wants his approval

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

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

he will write fake letters asking for Brutus's help

he will have an expensive gift delivered to Brutus's house

he will threaten to kidnap Brutus's wife

What do Flavius and Murellus do at the end of Scene 1 to "pluck the feathers from the wings of Caesar"?

They take the decorations down from Caesar's statues.

They write letters to the Senate to proclaim their hate for Caesar.

The men go and tell Cassius they will join his conspiracy.

They left the commoners without any plans of doing anything.

In the opening scene of Act 1 what are the Carpenter and Cobbler doing in the streets of Rome?

Celebrating Caesar's military victory over Pompey

Cleaning the trash off the streets.

a story that traces the downfall of a specific character(s)

when the audience knows something that a character(s) in the story does not

when a story hints at something that will happen later on

Which of the following does NOT give the purpose of stage directions?

It allows the audience to see what's inside the minds' of the characters

Provides background information about the setting

It gives instructions on how to move or speak in the scene

It provides details about sound effects

What is Flavius and Murellus doing at the beginning of the play?

Questioning workers on why they aren't working

Going to see Caesar get crowned

Why is Brutus afraid of the shouting in the distance?

The common people might choose Caesar as their king

What does Casca say happened to Caesar in the marketplace?

He fell down and foamed at the mouth

Why does Brutus think Caesar's fainting is plausible?

The crowd's reaction was expected

What will the notes thrown into Brutus' room suggest?

Concern about Caesar's ambition

Why does Calpurnia tell Caesar he wants him to stay home?

Because she fears something bad will happen to him

Because she wants him to pay more attention to her

Because she knows that he will be crowned

Julius Caesar Act 1 + 2 Review

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another name for "soothsayer?"

villager

fortune teller

business owner

storyteller

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Caesar is warned to beware of what?

The ides of February

The ides of March

The ides of April

The ides of May

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Caesar reacts to the Soothsayer's warning by:

thanking him for his advice

ignoring his warning

hiding in his house

outlawing fortune telling

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Cassius most desperately want/need on his team of conspirators against Caesar? This man is harder to persuade than the others.

Brutus

Casca

Cinna

Antony

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Caesar is thought to have:

leprosy (a skin disease)

pneumonia (a lung illness)

cholera (a digestive illness)

epilepsy (the falling sickness)

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times was Caesar offered the crown?

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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Julius Caesar Act 1 + 2 Review

At the beginning of Act I, Scene how do readers know that Caesar is a powerful man?

What is another name for "soothsayer?"

Caesar is warned to beware of what?

Caesar reacts to the Soothsayer's warning by:

Who does Cassius most desperately want/need on his team of conspirators against Caesar? This man is harder to persuade than the others.

Caesar is thought to have:

How many times was Caesar offered the crown?

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

How does Brutus feel about Caesar as the play begins?

Above all else, what is most important to Brutus?

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