Julius Caesar Act I and II

When does the play take place?

• 44 BCE

• 22 BCE

• 1780

• 1870

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

In Act I, Scene i, what purpose does Flavius’ dialogue with the commoners serve?

• comic relief and internal conflict

• comic relief and exposition

• crisis and tragic flaw

• crisis and turning point

What does Cassius do in his conversation with Brutus in Act I, Scene ii?

• He praises Caesar in order to win Brutus’ support.

• He flatters Brutus in order to win Brutus’ support.

• He insults Brutus in order to make him angry.

• He questions Brutus in order to understand Caesar

Based on Brutus’ reaction to Cassius in Act I, Scene ii, what may be Brutus’ tragic flaw?

• He may be too suspicious.

• He may be too trusting.

• He may be too brave.

• He may be too cowardly

When Caesar says that Cassius has a “lean and hungry look,” in Act I, scene ii, what feeling is he expressing toward Cassius?

• he feels Cassius is being friendly

• he feels pity because Cassius looks hungry

• suspicion because Cassius looks "starved for power."

• admiration because he has an honest face

At the end of Act I, Scene ii, what plan does Cassius describe?

• He describes a plan to trick Brutus by creating a petition (letters from angry citizens) who want Brutus to take action against Caesar.

• He describes a plan to trick Caesar by pretending to serve him faithfully.

• He describes a plan to encourage Brutus to gather an army against Caesar.

• He describes a plan to encourage Casca to persuade Caesar to resign.

At the beginning of Act I, Scene iii, how does Casca describe the thunderstorm?

• as a miracle of science

• as a tribute to Caesar’s power his favor with the god Apollo

• as a warning of a possible tornado

• as an omen of bad things to come to those conspiring against Caesar