Julius Caesar Act 1 Quiz

How does the setting of the Feast of Lupercal in Act 1, Scene 1 impact the plot? Select all that apply

• It highlights the political unrest in Rome

• It provides a backdrop for Caesar's public display of power

• It emphasizes the divide between the patricians and the plebeians

• It showcases the religious fervor of the Roman people

What is an example of dramatic irony in Act 1, Scene 2?

• Cassius's misinterpretation of Brutus's hesitation

• Brutus's unawareness of Cassius's true intentions

• Caesar's dismissal of the soothsayer's warning

• The audience knows of the conspiracy against Caesar, but Caesar does not

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What motivates Cassius to plot against Caesar in Act 1? Select all that apply

• A desire to restore the Republic

• Personal hatred for Caesar

• Jealousy of Caesar's power

• Fear of Caesar's policies

How does Shakespeare use dramatic irony in Act 1, Scene 3? Select all that apply

• By revealing the conspirators' plans to the audience but not to Caesar

• By showing the characters' ignorance of the storm's symbolic meaning

• By letting the audience know about the conspiracy before Caesar does

• By having characters misinterpret the omens

What role does the Feast of Lupercal play in the development of the play's themes?

• It showcases the theme of power and control

• It emphasizes the theme of tradition vs. change

• It highlights the theme of betrayal

• It underscores the theme of public vs. private identity

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Cassius's persuasion of Brutus in Act 1, Scene 2 demonstrate the theme of manipulation?

• By using flattery to appeal to Brutus's vanity

• By appealing to Brutus's sense of honor and duty to Rome

• By threatening Brutus with exile if he does not join

• By offering Brutus power and wealth

What is the significance of the storm in Act 1, Scene 3, in terms of setting?

• It represents the gods' anger towards Rome

• It is merely a backdrop for the conspirators' meeting

• It signifies a natural disaster that will bring famine to Rome

• It foreshadows the turmoil and chaos that will follow in Rome

In Act 1, scene 2, Caesar tells Antony to do something, and Antony says, "I shall remember / When Caesar says, 'do this,' it is performed." What does this reveal about Antony's character?

• Antony is in love with Cleopatra

• Antony thinks Caesar has too much power

• Antony respects and obeys Caesar

• Antony is annoyed by Caesar

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How many times was Caesar offered the crown?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What do Flavius and Murellus plan to do at the end of Act 1, Scene 1 that results in them being "put to silence" ?

• Join the conspiracy against Caesar

• Dare each other to swim across the Tiber, a sacred river

• Offend the cobbler, who lodges a complaint with Caesar

• Pull down the garlands and decorations from Caesar's statues around Rome