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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is happening at the opening of the play?The Romans are celebrating Caesar's demiseThe Romans are celebrating Caesar's defeat of PompeyThe Romans are holding a funeral for PompeyThe Romans are celebrating Saturnalia
- 2. Multiple ChoiceIn Act I, Scene i, why do Flavius and Murellus try to disrupt the festivities?They think the holiday profanes the Feast of LupercalThey resent the defeat and murder of PompeyThey worry that Caesar will be offended by the smell and manners of the crowdThey feel that Caesar will be embarrassed by the festival
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following facts or events is revealed in Act I, Scene i, and serves as part of the exposition?The Lupercal footrace takes placeCassius and Brutus first meet and express disapproval of CaesarFlavius and Murellus scold the people for celebrating Caesar's triumphCaesar refuses to let Antony crown him as king
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIn the following passage, refer to lines 67 and 68 and text aid 22. Why is it helpful to know when Lupercal takes place?
Flavius: … Go you down that way toward the Capitol; (65) This way will I. Disrobe the images, If you do find them decked with ceremonies. 21
Murellus: May we do so? You know it is the feast of Lupercal. 22
Flavius: It is no matter; let no images Be hung with Caesar’s trophies…
21. Disrobe the images…decked with ceremonies: Strip the statues…covered with decorations
22. feast of Lupercal: An ancient Roman festival celebrated on February 15It explains which season of the year it isIt helps readers envision the type of weather that is occuringBecoming familiar with Ancient Roman festivals is vital to understanding the playIt establishes the time setting, which will take significance in the next scene - 5. Multiple ChoiceCombined with the actions of Cassius, the soothsayer's warning suggests that...Brutus will be exiledFlavius will be arrestedCaesar will be overthrownCalphurnia will have a child
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the soothsayer say to Caesar?Beware the month of March!Beware the parade march!Beware the Ides of March!Beware of your friends!
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIn Act I, scene ii, Cassius characterizes Caesar as...sincere and proudkind and gentleweak and gentlefierce and warlike
- 8. Multiple ChoiceCasca’s description of Caesar’s behavior when he is offered the crown in Act I, Scene ii, suggests that Caesar owes his success most of all toHis family connections and wealthHis personal heroism and charismaThe support of fellow noblemenHis manipulation of the masses
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHow do noblemen, like Cicero, react to the people's acclamation of Caesar?approvinglydisapprovinglyjoyfullytimidly
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the following passage and text aids, what is the significance of saying that Caesar is "like a Colossus"?
(135) Cassius: Why, man he doth bestride the narrow world Like a Colossus, 46 and we petty men Walk under his huge legs and peep about To find ourselves dishonorable47 graves.
46. Colossus: A gigantic statue of Apollo, a god of Greek and Roman mythology, which was set at the entrance to the harbor of Rhodes around 280 B.C. and included among the seven wonders of the ancient world.
47. dishonorable: Shameful (because they will not be of free men)Cassius is suggesting that a statue of Caesar be madeCassius is recognizing Caesar's power to become a mythical figure, like ApolloCassius is comparing Caesar and his importance to a river nymphCassius is suggesting that Caesar is about as sensible as a statue - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following images is meant to convey a sense of suspicion and distrust?Cassius as a mirror for BrutusCaesar offering his bared throatCaesar as a ColossusCassius with a lean and hungry look
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAt the beginning of Scene ii, Casca and Cicero discuss troubling events. What is the nature of these events?The attempt to crown Caesar as kingThe conspiracy being formed by Cassius and BrutusThe removal of decorations from statuesThe unusually violent thunderstorm
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Cassius' plan to win Brutus over to the "dark side"?To tell Brutus what is actually in his heartTo have Brutus exiled to another countryTo have Cicero talk to him in GreekTo place letters in Brutus' house, appealing to his patriotism
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWho is Caesar concerned about in Act I, scene ii?BrutusCascaCassiusNo one, Caesar fears nothing
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich word means lean or thin?declarative moodinfirmityportentousspare
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich word means foreboding and full of unspecified meaning of what is to come?Infirmityreplicationspareportentous
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich word means an echo or vibration?imperative moodreplicationsparesurly
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich word means sickness or physical defeat?declarative moodinfirmityreplicationsurly
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the setting of Act I, Scene i?Brutus' houseCassius' houseThe ColosseumThe Roman city center
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