Julius Caesar Acts I and II

Who is the author of Julius Caesar?

• Virgil

• Shakespeare

• Homer

• Caesar

Which word does NOT describe Cassius?

• smart

• sneaky

• Roman

• honest

Which word does NOT describe Brutus?

• thoughtful

• patient

• respected

• aggressive

Which of the following does NOT give the purpose of stage directions?

• Provides background information about the setting

• It gives instructions on how to move or speak in the scene

• It provides details about sound effects

• It allows the audience to see what's inside the minds' of the characters

What is the tribunes' tone toward the commoners at the beginning of scene i?

• humorous

• reluctant

• perturbed

• calm

Which characters use an aside in Act I?

• Cassius and Brutus

• Marullus and commoner 2

• Caesar and Antony

• Calpurnia and Caesar

At the beginning of Act I, Scene i how do we know that Caesar is a powerful man?

• He defeated Brutus in a fight

• He defeated Pompey in a civil war

• He beat Mark Antony in a wrestling match

• He beat Cassius across a river in a swimming contest

Which of the following is NOT an example of suspense in Act I?

• the lightning storm

• the loud cheers that Brutus and Cassius don't understand

• The soothsayer's warning

• The commoner's puns 

Who does Cassius try to convince to overthrow Caesar?

• Brutus

• Casca

• Cinna

• Antony

How many times was Caesar offered the crown?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4