English - Quiz JC Acts I and II

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

Cassius

according to Casca’s description and act one scene two, how did Cesar react when he was offered the crown?

he rejected it three times, but he seemed to want to accept it

how is Cesar convinced that he should go to the capital?

Decius tells Cesar that the Senate has decided to give him the crown today

What does Cassius try to convince Brutus of?

that it is wrong for Cesar to be so exalted, and they need to take action

At the end of scene 2, what does Cassius plan to do?

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

what does the soothsayer warn Caesar about?

The Ides of March

Who is Portia?

Brutus’ wife

why does Brutus argue that the conspirator should not kill Marc Anthony in addition to Cesar?

Anthony does not post a significant threat and killing him will make the conspirators seem bloodthirsty

In Act I, scene ii, why does Caesar distrust Cassius?

Cassius thinks too much and is too clever

True or False. Portia begs Brutus to allow her to help in carrying out the conspiracy against Caesar.

False

Who believes that it is unwise for Cesar to leave the house for the capitol?

Calphurnia

Pathetic fallacy

is a literary device that identifies when weather depicts the mood of a story

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

Power will corrupt Cesar

Who is Calphurnia?

Caesar’s wife

What does Artemidorus’ letter to Caesar say?

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

In Act I, scene iii, why do Cassius, Cinna, and Casca believe that Brutus should be part of the plot against Caesar?

people respect Brutus and will accept what he does

what internal conflict does Brutus express in Act I, scene ii, of The tragedy of julius caesar?

he is torn between his friendship for Caesar and his opposition to Caesar becoming king

What do Casca and Cicero discuss at the beginning of Scene 2?

The storm and other strange events

Prior to the opening of the play, which three men ruled Rome as part of the First Triumvirate?

Pompey, Caesar, Crassus

Lupercus was the god of

fertility