By the end of Act I, what do Cassius and Brutus each want?

Cassius wants Caesar killed and Brutus wants to protect the Roman Republic.

Cassius wants Brutus to see that Caesar is a regular man, like Brutus. Which is not evidence that supports that claim?

Caesar wrestled a tiger in the Capitol.

Why does Brutus say he is acting differently?

He is dealing with an internal conflict over his feelings for Caesar.

Why are the commoners celebrating in the streets?

They are celebrating Caesar's victory and return to Rome.

How does Cassius plot to win Brutus to the side of the conspirators?

through forged letters asking Brutus to save Rome from Caesar

What does Brutus most fear about Caesar?

Caesar will become king and return Rome to a monarchy.

What is Caesar hoping happens because of the Lupercal foot races?

Antony touches Calphurnia and breaks the curse of infertility.

Why is there conflict between the tribunes and the plebeians?

The tribunes are angry plebeians are celebrating Caesar (and not at work).

How do Marullus and Flavius show their dislike for Caesar?

They tear down decorations celebrating his victory and return.

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Julius Caesar Act I

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1
Where does the play "Julius Caesar" take place?
ancient Mesopotamia.
ancient Rome.
ancient Sumeria.
ancient Greece.
2
By the end of Act I, what do Cassius and Brutus each want?
Brutus wants to become king and Cassius wants to become king.
Cassius wants Caesar killed and Brutus wants to protect the Roman Republic.
Brutus wants Rome to join Egypt and Cassius wants Rome to fall to Caesar.
Cassius wants Caesar crowned and Brutus wants Caesar assassinated.
3
Cassius wants Brutus to see that Caesar is a regular man, like Brutus. Which is not evidence that supports that claim?
Caesar wrestled a tiger in the Capitol.
Caesar suffered a seizure during Lupercal festivities.
Caesar became so ill he almost died.
Caesar almost drowned in the Tiber River.
4
Why does Brutus say he is acting differently?
He is thinking about Cassius' plan to kill Caesar.
He is thinking about crowing Caesar king.
He is thinking about the Feast of Lupercal.
He is dealing with an internal conflict over his feelings for Caesar.
5
Why are the commoners celebrating in the streets?
It is the Feast of Lupercal.
Caesar was defeated by Pompey.
They are excited to see Marullus and Flavius.
They are celebrating Caesar's victory and return to Rome.
6
What is the most important thing to Brutus?
his power
his wife
his honor
his money
7
How does Cassius plot to win Brutus to the side of the conspirators?
through forcing an alliance with Gaul
through forged letters asking Brutus to save Rome from Caesar
through Brutus' wife
through force
8
What does Brutus most fear about Caesar?
Caesar will name Antony as ruler of Rome.
Caesar will involve Rome in war against Egypt.
Caesar will unite Rome with Egypt.
Caesar will become king and return Rome to a monarchy.
9
What is Caesar hoping happens because of the Lupercal foot races?
Antony touches Calphurnia and breaks the curse of infertility.
He is crowned king.
He challenges Cassius to a duel.
Brutus will pledge a oath of loyalty to Caesar.
10
What does the soothsayer warn Caesar about?
Be careful because Pompey's sons are coming for you.
Be careful of Cassius because he is jealous of your power.
Be careful on March 15th.
Be careful because Brutus doesn't trust you.
11
Persuasion based on logic, usually with facts and figures:
logos
ethos
pathos
12
How does Shakespeare grab the audience's attention at the opening of the play?
using metaphors
using rhyme schemes
using onomatopeia
using puns
13
What observation does Caesar make of Cassius?
Cassius is supportive of Caesar's power.
Cassius is hoping to become a Senator.
Cassius wants to woo Calphurnia from Caesar.
Cassius wants Caesar's power.
14
Which is not an omen mentioned by Casca?
a lion in the capitol
an earthquake
men on fire but unburned
an owl screeching during the day
15
Persuasion based on feelings and emotions:
pathos
logos
ethos
16
Why is there conflict between the tribunes and the plebeians?
The plebeians are angry at Caesar's return while the tribunes celebrate.
The plebeians are tearing down decorations for Caesar's victory.
The tribunes are angry plebeians are celebrating Caesar (and not at work).
They tribunes celebrate Lupercal and the plebeians do not.
17
Persuasion based on credibility and trustworthiness, sometimes with a celebrity spokesperson:
ethos
logos
pathos
18
What is offered 3 times to Caesar?
a trophy
a letter
a sword
a crown
19
How do Marullus and Flavius show their dislike for Caesar?
They plot to assassinate Caesar.
They force the plebeians to boo Caesar.
They tear down decorations celebrating his victory and return.
They vandalize statues of Caesar.
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The anger of the gods has caused
Caesar's rise to power
the plebeians' celebrations
Pompey's death
the terrible storm

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