scene 1 Flashcards

1
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Who is the main character in Act One of Julius Caesar?

A

Julius Caesar

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2
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What are the names of the two tribunes who oppose Caesar?

A

Flavius and Marullus

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3
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True or False: The play begins with a celebration of Caesar’s victory.

A

True

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4
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What does Caesar’s triumph symbolize in Act One?

A

His power and authority over Rome

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5
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Fill in the blank: The soothsayer warns Caesar to ‘Beware the ______.’

A

Ides of March

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6
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What is the profession of Casca?

A

A senator

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7
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What does Brutus struggle with in Act One?

A

His feelings about loyalty to Caesar versus the welfare of Rome

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8
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Who offers a public opinion on Caesar’s ambitions?

A

Cassius

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9
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What is the significance of the Feast of Lupercal in Act One?

A

It is a festival honoring fertility, during which Caesar is honored.

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10
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What does Cassius plan to do to sway Brutus?

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He plans to forge letters to make Brutus feel that the public supports his opposition to Caesar.

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11
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Multiple Choice: What does Caesar think of the soothsayer’s warning? A) He fears it B) He ignores it C) He agrees with it

A

B) He ignores it

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12
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What does Casca witness that disturbs him?

A

Strange omens and unnatural events in Rome.

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13
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True or False: The commoners in Act One show unanimous support for Caesar.

A

False

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14
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Who is described as ‘noble’ and is a close friend of Caesar?

A

Brutus

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15
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Fill in the blank: Cassius believes that Caesar’s rise threatens the ______ of the Republic.

A

Liberty

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16
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What does Brutus fear regarding Caesar’s potential kingship?

A

That it will lead to tyranny.

17
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What role does the character of Portia play in Act One?

A

She is Brutus’s wife and expresses concern for his well-being.

18
Q

What does Caesar compare himself to in Act One?

A

A northern star

19
Q

How does the public react to Caesar’s refusal of the crown offered by Antony?

A

They cheer for him, believing he is humble.

20
Q

Who is the character that represents the voice of reason and caution against Caesar’s rise?

21
Q

What does the term ‘Ides of March’ refer to?

A

The 15th day of March, which the soothsayer warns Caesar about.

22
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What is the underlying theme introduced in Act One related to power?

A

The conflict between ambition and morality.

23
Q

Multiple Choice: Who is the first to warn Caesar about the Ides of March? A) Brutus B) Cassius C) The Soothsayer

A

C) The Soothsayer

24
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What is Cassius’s attitude toward Caesar?

A

He is resentful and believes Caesar is unworthy of his power.

25
Q

Fill in the blank: Brutus’s internal conflict centers around his love for Caesar and his love for ______.