Act I

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

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

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

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

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 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