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Julius Caesar Act I
English II "Julius Caesar Act I" Study Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the people doing that angers Marullus and Flavius? Why does this anger them? | The people are celebrating Caesar's return. It angers them because it is disrespectful to Pompey, whom Caesar has just replaced. |
| What actions do Marullus and Flavius take to correct the situation? | They tell the people to go home and they "disrobe the images" of Caesar. |
| Why does Caesar want Calphurnia to stand in Antony's path during the race in honor of the feast of Lupercal? | If Antony touches her, she will be cured of being sterile. |
| What is Antony's response to Caesar's instructions? What does this suggest about their relationship? | He says that if Caesar says to do it, he will do it. This shows that he will blindly follow Caesar. |
| What is Caesar's reaction to the soothsayer's warning? | He disregards him and ignores it. |
| What complaint does Cassius make about Brutus's behavior towards him? How does Brutus answer this complaint? | He complains that Brutus is not as friendly towards him as he used to be. Brutus says that he has been overwhelmed with his own inner thoughts. |
| Cassius's story attacks what aspect of Caesar's makeup? What is this attack supposed to say to Brutus? | He attacks Caesar's honor. In the Water story, Cassius hurts Caesar's honor because Cassius had to help Caesar from drowning. He said this to persuade Brutus to become King. |
| What does Cassius mean by the following? "Brutus' will start a spirit as soon as 'Caesar.'" | Brutus' name is just as important and powerful as Caesar's. |
| How does Brutus respond to Cassius's attack on Caesar? | He says he will think about it and discuss it with Cassius later. |
| What astute observation does Caesar make of Cassius? What faults does Caesar see in Cassius's nature? | He has a lean and hungry look about him that is dangerous. He reads a lot, he doesn't like plays, he is a good observer, he doesn't listen to music and he doesn't smile. |
| What information does Casca give about Marullus and Flavius? | They are "put to silence" for disrobing the images. |
| At the end of scene two, what plans does Cassius make to sway Brutus to his cause? | He's going to write letters as if they are from Romans praising Brutus and shaming Caesar's ambition. |
| What wondrous things has Casca seen on this night? | He saw a man whose hand was on fire, but did not get burned; a lion in the capitol who did not attack him; women who saw men on fire walking in the streets; and an owl during daytime. |
| What reason does Cassius give for the terrible storm? | It is an instrument of warning and fear against the "monstrous state" of Caesar taking power. |
| What important news does Casca give to Cassius about the Senate's plan? | They are going to crown Caesar as king. |
| What instructions does Cassius give Cinna that will help sway Brutus to their cause? | He gives him three letters: one to lay on Brutus's chair, one to throw at his window and one to put on the statue of his ancestor. |
| What reason does Casca give for wanting Brutus to join their cause? | He is well-loved by the people and anything he says/does is virtuous to them. |
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