Julius Caesar Act I

How does Brutus feel about Caesar as the play begins?

• he desperately wants his approval

• he doesn't like Caesar

• he hopes he becomes king

• he likes him but fears he will become a tyrant

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What sneaky plan does Cassius come up with to try to trick Brutus into joining the conspiracy against Caesar?

• he will have an expensive gift delivered to Brutus's house
• he will bribe Brutus with gold
• he will write fake letters asking for Brutus's help
• he will threaten to kidnap Brutus's wife

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Cassius points out all of these about Caesar EXCEPT

• he has epilepsy and is weak

• he is needed to be rescued from the Tiber

• he acts like a girl

• he is afraid of heights

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Why doesn't Caesar accept the crown when it's offered to him?

• He doesn't want to be king
• He doesn't want to appear power-hungry
• He is too sick to accept the crown
• He does accept it and names himself king

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Above all else, what is most important to Brutus?

• Rome & Romans
• His own power
• Money
• Pleasing Caesar

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Who does Cassius try to convince to overthrow Caesar?

• Brutus
• Casca
• Cinna
• Antony

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What's the weather like the night the conspirators meet to plan the attack on Caesar?

• stormy
• hot
• humid
• icy

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How many times was Caesar offered the crown and by who?

• 3, Roman People

• 2, Antony

• 3, Antony

• 4, Brutus

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Why does Cassius believe the terrible weather is occurring at the top of Scene 2?

• The gods want to destroy Rome

• It is a rare summer with poor elements

• The gods are upset with Caesar and sending omens

• It is paralleling Rome's poor government at the time

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What's the setting of the story?

• Rome, Italy

• Paris, France

• Athens, Greece

• Alabaster, Alabama

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