Julius Caesar 1.3 Performance: Casca, Lines 15-32

The transcript describes a series of supernatural events, including a hand that burns without harm, a lion that does not attack, women witnessing fiery men, and a nocturnal bird appearing at noon. These events are interpreted as ominous signs, suggesting they are not natural occurrences but portents of significant changes or events affecting the climate.

What unusual phenomenon is described involving a man's hand?

• It turned into stone.

• It burned like torches but was unharmed.

• It disappeared completely.

• It changed color.

What was the lion's behavior when the narrator encountered it?

• It glared but did not harm the narrator.

• It started to speak.

• It ran away in fear.

• It attacked the narrator.

What did the frightened women claim to have seen?

• A dragon flying in the sky.

• Men walking on water.

• A giant bird attacking the city.

• Men engulfed in flames walking the streets.

What unusual event involving a bird is mentioned?

• A bird of night hooting at noon.

• A bird singing a beautiful song.

• A bird attacking people.

• A bird building a nest in the marketplace.

What conclusion does the narrator draw from these strange events?

• They are ominous signs for the region.

• They are natural occurrences.

• They are illusions.

• They are signs of good fortune.