JULUIS CAESAR ACT 3 SCENE 3 EASY
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What is Cinna the Poet's response when asked about his marital status?

  • He is a bachelor. (correct)
  • He is married.
  • He is engaged.
  • He is a widower.
  • What does Cinna the Poet express at the beginning of the scene?

  • He is apprehensive about leaving his home. (correct)
  • He is excited to attend a feast.
  • He feels confident about the future.
  • He is looking forward to the crowd.
  • Which location does Cinna the Poet claim to dwell near?

  • Close to Brutus' house.
  • By the Capitol. (correct)
  • Near the Forum.
  • At Caesar's palace.
  • What is the main reason the citizens decide to attack Cinna the Poet?

    <p>They dislike his poetry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cinna claim he is going to attend?

    <p>Caesar's funeral.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Cinna the Poet describe his feelings about going outside?

    <p>Cinna expresses a reluctance to go outside, feeling that he has no will to wander forth yet feels compelled to do so.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What accusations do the citizens make against Cinna the Poet?

    <p>The citizens accuse Cinna of being a conspirator and want to harm him because he shares a name with the conspirator Cinna.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what manner does Cinna the Poet answer the citizens' questions?

    <p>Cinna answers the citizens' questions directly, briefly, wisely, and truly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the First Citizen demand from Cinna upon learning his name?

    <p>The First Citizen demands that they tear Cinna to pieces, believing he is a conspirator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cinna the Poet declare about his identity when confronted by the citizens?

    <p>Cinna declares that he is Cinna the poet, not Cinna the conspirator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cinna the Poet's Dilemma

    • Cinna the Poet has a premonition of bad luck, as he dreamt of feasting with Caesar
    • Although he has no desire to leave his home, he feels compelled to go out
    • He is confronted by a group of citizens who aggressively question him
    • Cinna the Poet, caught off guard, answers their questions honestly
    • He reveals he is a bachelor, intends to go to Caesar's funeral as a friend, and lives near the Capitol
    • His name is Cinna
    • The citizens, misinterpreting his intentions, accuse him of being a conspirator
    • They begin attacking him, mistaking him for Cinna the conspirator
    • Cinna tries to defend himself by proclaiming his identity as a poet
    • The citizens, fueled by anger and misinformation, continue to attack him, tearing him apart
    • They even call for firebrands to be used and demand to burn down the houses of Brutus, Cassius, Decius, Casca, and Ligarius

    Cinna the Poet's Misfortune

    • Cinna the poet has a bad dream about feasting with Caesar.
    • He feels uneasy and doesn't want to leave his home but is compelled to go outside.
    • He encounters a group of citizens suspicious of anyone connected to Caesar's death.
    • The citizens demand answers about Cinna’s personal life and his intentions.
    • They are hostile, assuming he is a conspirator because he's going to Caesar's funeral.
    • They accuse of him being Cinna the conspirator even though he insists he's just a poet.
    • The citizens, fueled by anger and mob mentality, tear Cinna apart even though he is innocent.
    • Cinna becomes a victim of the chaos and fear surrounding Caesar’s assassination.
    • The scene highlights the breakdown of order and logic following political upheaval.

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    Explore the tragic misunderstanding faced by Cinna the Poet in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar'. This quiz delves into the themes of identity, mob mentality, and the consequences of misinformation as Cinna is wrongly attacked by citizens. Test your knowledge of this pivotal moment in the play and its dramatic implications.

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