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Julius Caesar Act I

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    In the following passage from Act I, refer to lines 67 and 68 and text aid 22. Then, choose the date that tells when this conversation 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

    Marullus. May we do so?

    You know it is the feast of Lupercal. 22

    Flavius. It is no matter; let no images

    70 Be hung with Caesar's trophies … .


    21 Disrobe the images … decked with ceremonies: Strip the statues … covered with decorations.

    22 feast of Lupercal: ancient Roman festival celebrated on February 15

    February 5th

    February 15th

    March 15th

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    What is the purpose of Act I scene i, when the tribunes (nobles) are speaking with the commoners?

    It provides comic relief and exposition

    It provides conflict and the tragic flaw

    It provides comic relief and resolution

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    According to the following passage and text aids from Act I, scene ii, what is the meaning of saying that Caesar is “like a Colossus”?

    Cassius: Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world

    Like a Colossus,45 and we petty men

    Walk under his huge legs and peep about

    To find ourselves dishonorable46 graves.

    45. Colossus: gigantic statue of Apollo, a god of Greek and Roman mythology, which was set at the entrance to the harbor of Rhodes and was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

    46. dishonorable: shameful (because they will not be of free men)

    Cassius is suggesting that Caesar believes he is powerful like a god.

    Cassius is suggesting that a statue be made of Caesar.

    Cassius is comparing Caesar’s power to a statue and a god.

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