Titus Andronicus Character Actions and Consequences

In Act 1, Scene 1 of 'Titus Andronicus', the emperor of Rome has died, leading to a power struggle between his sons, Saturninus and Bassianus. Titus Andronicus, a respected general, is chosen as emperor but declines, endorsing Saturninus instead. Titus returns from war with prisoners, including Tamara, queen of the Goths, whose son is executed, prompting her vow of revenge. Saturninus becomes emperor and offers to marry Titus's daughter, Lavinia, who is already betrothed to Bassianus. A series of betrayals and political maneuvers ensue, leading to Lavinia's kidnapping and the death of one of Titus's sons. Despite tensions, a temporary peace is reached, but Tamara secretly plans revenge against the Andronicus family.

Who announces that the people have chosen Titus Andronicus as the new emperor?

• Tamara

• Bassianus

• Marcus Andronicus

• Saturninus

What does Titus bring back from the war?

• A new army

• A peace treaty

• The Queen of the Goths and her sons

• The Emperor's crown

What is Tamara's reaction to her son's execution?

• She accepts it as fate

• She flees the scene

• She vows revenge on Titus

• She pleads for mercy

What is the fate of Tamara's eldest son?

• He escapes

• He is executed

• He becomes a soldier

• He is pardoned

Why does Titus decline the offer to become emperor?

• He feels too old and has served as a soldier for 40 years

• He fears the responsibilities

• He wants to retire

• He wants to travel

Who becomes the new emperor of Rome?

• Saturninus

• Bassianus

• Marcus Andronicus

• Titus Andronicus

Who is Lavinia originally betrothed to?

• Bassianus

• Marcus

• Aaron

• Saturninus

What action does Saturninus regret after offering to marry Lavinia?

• Not asking Titus first

• Not marrying Tamara instead

• Not consulting his advisors

• Not waiting longer

What does Titus do with Tamara after endorsing Saturninus?

• He exiles her

• He marries her

• He turns her over to Saturninus as a prisoner

• He releases her

Who assists Bassianus in kidnapping Lavinia?

• Aaron

• Marcus and Titus's sons

• The Emperor's guards

• The Goths