scene 1 Flashcards
Who is the main character in Act One of Julius Caesar?
Julius Caesar
What are the names of the two tribunes who oppose Caesar?
Flavius and Marullus
True or False: The play begins with a celebration of Caesar’s victory.
True
What does Caesar’s triumph symbolize in Act One?
His power and authority over Rome
Fill in the blank: The soothsayer warns Caesar to ‘Beware the ______.’
Ides of March
What is the profession of Casca?
A senator
What does Brutus struggle with in Act One?
His feelings about loyalty to Caesar versus the welfare of Rome
Who offers a public opinion on Caesar’s ambitions?
Cassius
What is the significance of the Feast of Lupercal in Act One?
It is a festival honoring fertility, during which Caesar is honored.
What does Cassius plan to do to sway Brutus?
He plans to forge letters to make Brutus feel that the public supports his opposition to Caesar.
Multiple Choice: What does Caesar think of the soothsayer’s warning? A) He fears it B) He ignores it C) He agrees with it
B) He ignores it
What does Casca witness that disturbs him?
Strange omens and unnatural events in Rome.
True or False: The commoners in Act One show unanimous support for Caesar.
False
Who is described as ‘noble’ and is a close friend of Caesar?
Brutus
Fill in the blank: Cassius believes that Caesar’s rise threatens the ______ of the Republic.
Liberty
What does Brutus fear regarding Caesar’s potential kingship?
That it will lead to tyranny.
What role does the character of Portia play in Act One?
She is Brutus’s wife and expresses concern for his well-being.
What does Caesar compare himself to in Act One?
A northern star
How does the public react to Caesar’s refusal of the crown offered by Antony?
They cheer for him, believing he is humble.
Who is the character that represents the voice of reason and caution against Caesar’s rise?
Brutus
What does the term ‘Ides of March’ refer to?
The 15th day of March, which the soothsayer warns Caesar about.
What is the underlying theme introduced in Act One related to power?
The conflict between ambition and morality.
Multiple Choice: Who is the first to warn Caesar about the Ides of March? A) Brutus B) Cassius C) The Soothsayer
C) The Soothsayer
What is Cassius’s attitude toward Caesar?
He is resentful and believes Caesar is unworthy of his power.
