English - JC Acts 1 and 2 online quizzes

Who are Flavius and Marullus?

Roman tribunes

What does the cobbler do for a living?

makes and mends shoes

What are the carpenter and cobbler celebrating?

the victorious return of Julius Caesar to Rome, after defeating Pompey

Why does Marullus scold the carpenter and the cobbler?

Marullus thinks their loyalty is fickle

What does Flavius want Marullus to do at the end of Act 1, scene 1?

to tear down the decorations that have been put up to celebrate Caesar

What does the soothsayer warn Caesar about?

the Ides of March

Why is Brutus worried about the crowd’s shouting?

Brutus thinks the celebrations indicate the crowd is trying to crown Caesar

What does Cassius try to convince Brutus of?

That is wrong for Caesar to be so exalted, and they need to take action

Who, according to Caesar, has “a lean and hungry look”?

Cassius

What, according to Casca, did Antony do in front of the crowds to elicit their cheering?

Antony offered Caesar a crown

What does Cassius plan to do at the end of Act 1, scene 2?

Cassius will have fake letters delivered to Brutus from Roman citizens expressing concerns about Caesar’s ambition

What do Casca and Cicero discuss at the beginning of Act 1, scene 3?

The storm and other strange events

What does Casca tell Cassius when he arrives

Some senators are planning to crown Caesar the following day

What does Cassius give to Cinna

Letters for Brutus to find

Where are Cassius and Casca headed at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?

to visit Brutus

Why does Brutus believe that Caesar should not be crowned king?

Power will corrupt Caesar

When does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?

Before sunrise on the Ides of March

Who pays Brutus a visit in Act 2, scene 1?

Cassius, Casca, and other conspirators

Why does Brutus argue that the conspirators should not kill Mark Antony in addition to Caesar?

Antony does not pose a significant threat, and killing him will make the conspirators seem bloodthirsty

Who is Portia?

Brutus’ wife

Why is Portia frustrated with Brutus?

Because Brutus will not share with her what is bothering him

Why doesn’t Calpurnia want Caesar to go to the Capitol?

Calpurnia dreamt that Caesar will be in danger if he goes to the Capitol

How does Decius Brutus convince Caesar to go to the Capitol?

Decius Brutus tells Caesar that he misinterpreted Calpurnia’s dream

What do Caesar and the conspirators do before they leave for the Capitol?

Enjoy a drink together

What does Artemidorus’ letter to Caesar say?

The letter warns Caesar not to trust the conspirators and to look out for his safety

How does Artemidorus intend to deliver his letter to Caesar?

Artemidorus plans to wait on Caesar’s path to the Capitol, and will give Caesar the letter when he passes by

What does Portia want Lucius to do at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 4

To go to the Senate to see what’s going on

Where is the soothsayer headed when Portia encounters him?

To the capitol to warn Caesar he is in danger