Julius Caesar 1.2 Interview Caesar, Calpurnia, and Antony

The transcript is a fictional interview with Julius Caesar, Calpurnia, and Marc Anthony, discussing Caesar's recent triumph over Pompey's forces and the unity of Rome. The conversation touches on Roman superstitions, the Feast of Lupercal, and a soothsayer's warning about the Ides of March. Caesar expresses concerns about Cassius, highlighting his distrust of lean and introspective individuals. The dialogue explores themes of power, superstition, and the duality of Caesar's public and private personas.

Who is Calpurnia in relation to Caesar?

• His sister

• His wife

• His mother

• His daughter

What was the significance of Caesar's triumphal procession?

• It was a personal celebration for Caesar's birthday.

• It was a religious festival.

• It celebrated the defeat of Pompey's forces.

• It marked the beginning of a new year.

What does the soothsayer warn Caesar about?

• The fall of Rome

• The betrayal of Marc Anthony

• The rise of a new emperor

• The Ides of March

What is the Ides of March?

• The 15th of March

• The 1st of March

• A Roman festival

• The last day of March

Why does Caesar find Cassius dangerous?

• He is too wealthy.

• He is too quiet.

• He is too lean and thinks too much.

• He is too friendly.

What characteristic does Caesar associate with safety and satisfaction?

• Being wealthy

• Being quiet

• Being fat

• Being lean

What does Caesar reveal about his own vulnerabilities?

• He cannot read.

• He is afraid of heights.

• He is deaf in one ear.

• He is afraid of the dark.