Julius Caesar Act 1 Quiz

Above all else, what is most important to Brutus?

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

Cassius knows he needs Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar. Which is NOT a reason the Cassius needs Brutus to join?

• Brutus is the only one who knows the code to Caesar's safe
• Brutus is well respected in Rome
• Brutus will add credibility to their efforts
• If led by Brutus, the conspiracy will look like saviors and not criminals

What unusual things have happened on the stormy night before the "Ides of March?" Choose two (2)

• An owl out during the day

• Someone whose hand is on fire, but not consumed

• Free pizza at the Coliseum

• A bear appeared at the capitol

By the end of Act 1, scene 3, who has joined Cassius as conspirators against Caesar?

• Cicero

• Casca

• Cinna

• All of the above

On what does Cassius blame Caesar's rise to power?

• The Roman government

• The weak and inferior commoners of Rome

• Caesar's ability to manipulate

• Caesar's evil nature

At the end of Act I, Scene iii, Cassius makes two specific plans. What has he told Cinna to do, and what does he agree to do with Casca?

• He tells Cinna to go to meet the other senators, while he and Casca go to see Brutus.

• He tells Cinna to go talk to Brutus, while he and Casca mee the other senators.

• He tells Cinna to make sure Brutus receives the faked letters, while he and Casca go to see Brutus.

• He tells Cinna to track down Metellus Cimber, while he and Casca go to deliver the faked letters to Brutus.

Given Casca's attitude toward the omens, why might Cassius compare Caesar to the "dreadful night" that is terrifying and out of control?

• Aware that Casca is looking for an explanation for the omens, Cassius supplies one that serves his anti-Caesar agenda.

• He hopes to turn Casca's terror at the omens into a paralyzing fear of Caesar.

• He attempts to lessen Casca's fear of the omens by association them with Caesar.

• Aware that Casca is looking for an explanation for the omens, Cassius refuses to provide an answer, hoping that uncertainty will unsettle Casca.

What one word best describes how Marullus sees the plebians?

• Arrogant

• Fickle

• Loyal

• Shallow

What qualites within Brutus does Cassius deliberately take advantage of?

• His anger at Caesar's rise to power.

• His nobility and desire to serve Rome.

• His pride and ego.

• His bravery and ability to perform under pressure.

How many times did Caesar refuse the crown from Antony?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 2