Julius Caesar Acts 1-3 Plot Quiz

What does the soothsayer tell Caesar in Act 1?

• "Beware the Ides of March."

• "Long live Caesar!"

• "Your enemies will betray you."

• "You will be king of Rome."

Why do Marullus and Flavius want to drive the commoners from the street?

• They are planning a surprise for Caesar.

• They want to rob the commoners.

• They are trying to prevent the commoners from celebrating Caesar's victory.

• They are organizing a parade for Caesar.

What is Brutus's main reason for joining the conspiracy?

• Personal hatred of Caesar

• Fear of Caesar's power

• The belief that Caesar's death would benefit Rome

• Cassius's persuasion

How does Cassius plan to convince Brutus to join the conspiracy?

• By threatening Brutus

• By showing him letters of support from the Roman citizens

• By offering him money

• By proving Caesar's ambition through examples

What unusual events occur the night before the Ides of March?

• A comet is seen in the sky.

• Lions are seen in the streets.

• Caesar has a peaceful dream.

• Both A and B are correct.

What reason does Caesar give for not reading Artemidorus’s letter?

• He believes it contains bad news.

• He says that since it concerns him personally, it can wait.

• He thinks Artemidorus is a traitor.

• He is late for the Senate meeting.

Who tries to warn Caesar about the conspiracy?

• Brutus

• Calpurnia

• Artemidorus

• Both B and C are correct.

Why does Calpurnia want Caesar to stay home?

• She has a dream that predicts his death.

• She is feeling ill.

• She does not like the people he will be meeting with.

• She fears the omens of the Ides of March.

How does Decius convince Caesar to go to the Senate?

• By interpreting Calpurnia’s dream positively

• By threatening him

• By promising him the crown

• By saying the Senate might change their mind about offering him the crown

What does Brutus compare Caesar to in his soliloquy in Act 2?

• A serpent's egg

• A lion in the streets

• A rising tide

• A ladder