Julius Caesar Act I

Why does the cobbler say he is walking the streets on a holiday?

• To protest Caesar
  

• To fix shoes and get more work

• To spy for the tribunes

• To celebrate Pompey

Why are the tribunes angry with the citizens celebrating?

• They are celebrating during a plague

• They are celebrating Caesar’s victory over Pompey

• They are blocking the streets

• They are insulting the gods

What warning does the soothsayer give to Caesar?

• Beware the Senate

• Beware Cassius

• Beware the Ides of March

• Beware the crown

What concern does Cassius raise about Caesar?

• Caesar is sick

• Caesar is poor

• Caesar may become king

• Caesar is losing public support

According to Cassius, who is responsible for people being “underlings”?

• The gods

• Fate

• Caesar

• The people themselves

Why does Caesar say he finds Cassius dangerous?

• Cassius thinks too much and observes others closely

• Cassius is popular with the people

• Cassius is physically strong

• Cassius openly insults Caesar

What happens when Mark Antony offers Caesar the crown?

• Caesar accepts it immediately

• Caesar refuses it three times

• Caesar pretends not to see it

• Caesar gives it to the crowd

  ✅ Correct Answer: B. Caesar refuses it three times

What plan does Cassius describe at the end of this scene?

• To warn Caesar about the Senate

• To attack Caesar immediately

• To persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy

• To flee Rome before Caesar is crowned