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Julius Caesar study
Julius Caesar Study guide
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In Act 1, scene I, lines 33-53, what do you learn about the conflict that has already occurred between Pompey and Caesar? | Caesar defeated Pompey and then killed him. |
In Act 1, Scene I, lines 33-75, what do you learn about how Flavius and Marullus feel about Caesar's return? | They don't like him. |
What do you learn about Caesar's character from his behavior in the following situations in Act 1, Scene ii? | A. the soothsayer's warning= He is not Superstitious B. his description of Cassius= very conservant, dangerous, thinks to much. C. his reaction to being offered the crown= he faints |
What do you learn about the characters of Cassius and Brutus in Act 1, Scene ii? | Brutus is insecure, Cassius is trying to manipulate Brutus. |
How does the dialogue between Cassius and Brutus in Act 1, Scene ii, establish the conflict that will drive the rest of the play? | To overthrow Caesar. |
In Act 1, Scene I, lines 31-33, the cobbler states his reason for being in the street: "But indeed, sir, we make holiday to see Caesar and to rejoice in his triumph." What sort of triumph is Caesar having? | Returning to Rome as a victorious general. |
In lines 65-66 of Act 1, Scene ii, Flavius tells Marullus to remove decorations from the statues. Marullus questions him in line 67-68, saying it is the feast of Lupercal. What and when is the feast of Lupercal? | February 15 |
At the opening of Act 1, Scene ii, Antony is dressed "for the course," or for a race. A. Why is a race being held? B. Why does Caesar tell Antony to touch Calpurnia during the race? | A. Part of the Lupercal festivities. B. Caesar wants Antony to touch Calpurnia so she will be able to have a child. |
What date is the ides of March? | March 15 |
In lines 55-62 of Act 1, Scene ii, Cassius flatters Brutus to persuade him to oppose Caesar. Express what Cassius says. | Ashamed he can't see his quality's of his reflection of his face. |
In lines 28-32 of Act 1, Scene iii, Casca interprets the strange natural events that have been occurring in Rome since Caesar returned. Express what he says. | He sees, flaming men, lions, and various insomniac birds. |