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

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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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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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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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How many times was Caesar offered the crown?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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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

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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

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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 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

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