Julius Caesar Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz
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What is the significance of Marullus questioning the citizens' trades?

  • To remind them to wear proper work attire
  • To assert his authority and criticize their actions (correct)
  • To emphasize the importance of following social norms
  • To imply that they are not skilled workers

    • Why does Marullus inquire about the citizens' profession?

  • To understand their socio-economic background
  • To ensure they are following proper work regulations (correct)
  • To gather information for a census
  • To mock their choice of occupation

    • What does the citizen's response 'A trade, sir, that I hope I may use with a safe conscience...' suggest?

  • He is uncertain about his profession
  • He is proud of his ethical work practices (correct)
  • He is hiding his true occupation
  • He is trying to avoid Marullus' scrutiny

    • What is the main reason Flavius and Marullus reprimand the citizens?

    <p>For working on a religious holiday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Marullus ask 'What dost thou with thy best apparel on?'

    <p>To mock their lack of proper work attire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'A trade, sir, that I hope I may use with a safe conscience...' implies the citizen feels:

    <p>Proud of his ethical standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'But what trade art thou?' - What does this question primarily aim to ascertain?

    <p>The citizen's specific occupation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Scene 1: Rome, a Street

    • The scene opens with Flavius, Marullus, and certain Citizens present.
    • Flavius orders the Citizens to go home, asking if they know it's a laboring day and shouldn't be walking around without their work clothes.
    • A First Citizen, a carpenter, is questioned by Marullus about his absence of leather apron and rule.
    • A Second Citizen, a cobbler, is also questioned by Marullus about his occupation.
    • The Second Citizen responds that he mends bad soles, making a pun on the phrase "bad soles" having multiple meanings.

    Key Terms and Phrases

    • "Hence" means "get away" or "go away".
    • A "holiday" refers to a religious manual work day.
    • "Mechanical" refers to people who work with their hands.
    • A "labouring day" is a day when people work.
    • A "sign of your profession" refers to the work clothes or tools worn by a laborer.
    • A "rule" is a foot ruler, a tool used by carpenters.
    • "Apparel" refers to clothes.
    • The phrase "in respect of" means "as regards" or "with regard to".
    • The word "but" is used to mean "merely" or "only".
    • The word "cobbler" is used as a pun, referring to both the occupation and the act of mending shoes.
    • The word "soles" is used as a pun, referring to both the soles of shoes and the idea of people's souls.

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    Test your knowledge on Act 1 Scene 1 of William Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar'. Questions may cover the characters, setting, and events that take place in this scene.

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