Why does Caesar say that Cassius has a lean and hungry look?

Cassius wants power and Caesar doesn't trust him

How did Caesar react when he was offered the crown?

He rejected it three times, but really wanted to accept it

What is one characteristic shared by both Brutus and Cassius?

Both have concerns about Caesar's growing power

Why does Caesar distrust Cassius?

Cassius thinks too much and is too clever

How are Cassius and Caesar similar?

each loves the empire more than himself, neither of them wants another man to rule over them

In scene I, why do Flavius & Marullus try to stop the people from celebrating?

They resent the fact that Caesar defeated & murdered Pompey

At the beginning of scene II, what warning does a soothsayer give?

He warns Caesar to beware of a date in March

What internal conflict does Brutus face in Act I

He's Caesar's friend, but does not want to live under a king

Why does Cassius believe Brutus should be part of the plot against Caesar

People respect Brutus and will accept what he does

At the end of scene 2, what plan does Cassius describe?

to trickBrutus by throwing anonymous notes in his window

In scene II, why does Cassius flatter Brutus

He needs Brutus to support his plot against Caesar

In scene 2 what is suggested by the soothsayer's warning and the actions of Cassius?

Caesar will be overthrown or killed

What does Casca mean when he says that the strange things happening in Rome are portentous?

they are signs of bad events to come

What does Casca's description of Caesar's behavior when he is offered the crown suggest?

He owes his success to his manipulation of the masses

What is the Roman attitude toward suicide expressed by Cassius and Casca in scene 3?

It is an honorable alternative to disgrace

What makes Brutus finally decide to join the conspiracy?

Brutus reads anonymous letters from "Roman citizens"

How does Caesar respond to the soothsayer's warning?

calls him a dreamer and ignores him

Explain the following: "three parts of him/is ours already, the man entire/yields him ours

Cassius is certain Brutus will join the conspiracy

Why does Cassius dislike Caesar?

He knows of Caesar's weaknesses

Scene 3 why is Casca upset when he describes the thunderstorms

He's afraid the Gods are angry and something bad will happen

Judging fromhis actions in Act I, what may be Caesar's tragic flaw?

He is ambitious and overconfident

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Julius Caesar Act 1

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1
Why does Caesar say that Cassius has a lean and hungry look?
Cassius wants to be ruler
Cassius always tries to veto Caesar's laws
Cassius disagrees with Caesar's military decisions
Cassius wants power and Caesar doesn't trust him
2
How did Caesar react when he was offered the crown?
He rejected it twice, but finally accepted it
He accepted it only because Calpurnia would get a crown too
He rejected it three times, but really wanted to accept it
He accepted it three times, but really wanted to reject it
3
What is one characteristic shared by both Brutus and Cassius?
Both like crowns and hope to be ruler of Rome
Both are virtuous and concerned with Rome's well-being
Both hated Pompey
Both have concerns about Caesar's growing power
4
Why does Caesar distrust Cassius?
Cassius is powerful and owns too much land
Cassius thinks too much and is too clever
Cassius talks too much and is eager to please
Cassius is lazy and daydreams too much
5
The athlete running during the ceremonial race in Act I Scene II
Publius
Antony
Brutus
Cassius
6
How are Cassius and Caesar similar?
each loves the empire more than himself
neither of them wants another man to rule over them
neither feels capable of the tasks set before him
each is controlled more by reason than emotion
7
In scene I, why do Flavius & Marullus try to stop the people from celebrating?
They resent the fact that Caesar defeated & murdered Pompey
They worry Caesar is offended by the manners of the crowd.
They feel Caesar will be emabarrassed by all the attention
they think the celebration disrespects the feast of Lupercal
8
Act I provides basic information about the characters and their situation. What is this called?
turning point
drama
exposition
climax
9
At the beginning of scene II, what warning does a soothsayer give?
He warns Caesar to beware of Brutus, his friend
He warns Caesar to beware of his wife, Calpurnia
He warns Caesar to beware of a date in March
He warns Caesar to beware of plotters in his midst
10
What internal conflict does Brutus face in Act I
He wants to be king, but but does not want to offend Cassius
He's Caesar's friend, but does not want to live under a king
He is Cassius' enemy, but agrees with Cassius about Caesar
He wants to be king, but doesn't want to hurt Caesar
11
Why does the conspiracy NEED Brutus?
He is good with a knife
He is a good athlete
He is an honorable man
He is a good speaker
12
What are the two classes of the Roman Republic?
Plebians and Commoners
Patricians and Plebians
Senate and Plebians
Patricians and Senate
13
Why does Cassius believe Brutus should be part of the plot against Caesar
Brutus is the strongest man in Rome
Brutus is the smartest man in Rome
People respect Brutus and will accept what he does
People fear Brutus and will not dare challenge him
14
Shakespeare acted in some of his plays
Who is Shakespeare
False
I have no idea
True
15
At the end of scene 2, what plan does Cassius describe?
to encourgae Casca to persuade Caesar to resign
to trick Caesar by pretending to serve him faithfully
to encourage Brutus to gather an army against Caesar
to trickBrutus by throwing anonymous notes in his window
16
In scene II, why does Cassius flatter Brutus
He wants Brutus to marry his daughter in March
He fears Brutus may try to kill him or Casca
He needs Brutus to support his plot against Caesar
He wants Brutus to leave Rome so Caesar will retire
17
In scene 2 what is suggested by the soothsayer's warning and the actions of Cassius?
Flavius will be arrested
Caesar will be overthrown or killed
Calpurnia will have a child
Brutus will be exiled
18
Cassius tells Brutus his name is just "as fair a name" as Caesar, why does he say this?
to cheer him
to flatter him
to trick him
to anger him
19
Based on Brutus' reaction to Cassius in Act 1, scene 2, what may be Brutus' tragic flaw?
He may be too trusting
He may be too brave
He may be too suspicious
He may be too cowardly
20
What does Casca mean when he says that the strange things happening in Rome are portentous?
they are unimportant to Caesar's rule
they are signs of bad events to come
they are confusing to many people
they indicate there are good times ahead
21
What does Casca's description of Caesar's behavior when he is offered the crown suggest?
He owes his success to his family connections and wealth
He owes his success to his manipulation of the masses
He owes his success to his personal heroism and charisma
He owes his success to the support of a few noblemen
22
What is the Roman attitude toward suicide expressed by Cassius and Casca in scene 3?
It is against the law and public opinion
It is a cowardly solution to one's problems
It is an honorable alternative to disgrace
It is a mortal sin and an offense to God
23
When Cassius says Caesar has grown prodigious, what is his opinion of Caesar?
He thinks Caesar is cruel
He thinks Caesar is artistic
He thinks Caesar is weak
He thinks Caesar is powerful
24
What makes Brutus finally decide to join the conspiracy?
Cassius threatens Brutus with anonymous letters
Portia begs Brutus to join because Caesar killed her dad
Brutus reads anonymous letters from "Roman citizens"
Brutus is flattered by Casca
25
How does Caesar respond to the soothsayer's warning?
calls him a dreamer and ignores him
believes him
ignores him
calls him crazy
26
Explain the following: "three parts of him/is ours already, the man entire/yields him ours
Cassius is certain Brutus will join the conspiracy
The letters were never delivered to Brutus
Casca must immediately go to Brutus' house
Brutus has multiple personalities
27
The opening scene of Act I takes place upon
Pompey's triumphant return from battle
The ides of March
Brutus' garden celebration
The feast of the Lupercal
28
Why does Cassius dislike Caesar?
He does not approve of Caesar's ancestry
Caesar has taken bribes
He knows of Caesar's weaknesses
Caesar is a terrible general
29
When Caesar describes Cassius as spare, what is he suggesting?
Cassius is lean
Cassius is cruel
Cassius is unimaginative
Cassius is unimportant
30
Scene 3 why is Casca upset when he describes the thunderstorms
He worries the thunderstorm is really the sound of fighting
He's afraid the Gods are angry and something bad will happen
He's afraid Caesar is angry & will blame him for the weather
He is afraid he will be hit by lightening and die
31
Flavius' conversation with the commoners in Act I gives important info, what else does it give?
tragedy
crisis
humor
conflict
32
Judging fromhis actions in Act I, what may be Caesar's tragic flaw?
He is ambitious and overconfident
He is not shrewd or smart enough
He is not proud or strong enough
He is too weak and trusting of others
33
What does Caesar mean when he referes to his infirmity
his moralcrisis
his mental confusion
his physical weakness
his political ambition
34
What does Cassius' story of swimming with Caesar represent?
Cassius' fear of Caesar
Cassius' fierce heroism
Caesar's superhuman powers
Caesar's human weakness

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