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Who are the two tribunes mentioned in Act I, scene i?
Who are the two tribunes mentioned in Act I, scene i?
- The captives won in battle
- The commoners and the cobbler
- Flavius and Murellus (correct)
- Caesar and Pompey
Why do Flavius and Murellus order the commoners to return home and get back to work?
Why do Flavius and Murellus order the commoners to return home and get back to work?
- Because it is a labouring day (correct)
- Because they are mechanical
- Because they want to observe the triumph
- Because they are angry with the cobbler
What is the cobbler's reason for taking a holiday from work?
What is the cobbler's reason for taking a holiday from work?
- To avoid Murellus' anger
- To celebrate his recent victory
- To observe the triumph (correct)
- To watch Caesar's procession
Who does the cobbler want to watch during the triumph?
Who does the cobbler want to watch during the triumph?
Why does Murellus grow angry with the cobbler?
Why does Murellus grow angry with the cobbler?
What is the setting of Act I, scene i?
What is the setting of Act I, scene i?
Who are Flavius and Murellus?
Who are Flavius and Murellus?
Why does the cobbler want to observe the triumph?
Why does the cobbler want to observe the triumph?
What is a triumph?
What is a triumph?
Why does Murellus grow angry with the cobbler?
Why does Murellus grow angry with the cobbler?
Flashcards
Flavius
Flavius
One of the tribunes in Act I, scene i of Julius Caesar.
Murellus
Murellus
The second tribune mentioned in Act I, scene i of Julius Caesar.
Labouring day
Labouring day
A day when the commoners are expected to work.
Cobbler's holiday
Cobbler's holiday
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Caesar's triumph
Caesar's triumph
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Setting of Act I, scene i
Setting of Act I, scene i
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Commoners' behavior
Commoners' behavior
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Cobbler's punning replies
Cobbler's punning replies
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Cobbler's observation reason
Cobbler's observation reason
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Anger of Murellus
Anger of Murellus
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Study Notes
Act I, Scene I
- Two tribunes mentioned: Flavius and Murellus
- Flavius and Murellus order commoners to return home and get back to work to maintain social order and prevent unrest
- Cobbler's reason for taking a holiday: to see Caesar and celebrate his triumph
- Cobbler wants to watch Caesar during the triumph
- Murellus grows angry with the cobbler because he thinks the cobbler is being lazy and not taking his work seriously
- Setting: Rome, during Caesar's return from war
- Flavius and Murellus: Roman tribunes tasked with maintaining order and enforcing laws
- Cobbler wants to observe the triumph to see Caesar's grandeur and celebrate his victory
- A triumph: a grand celebratory procession in ancient Rome, honoring a victorious general
- Murellus grows angry with the cobbler because he perceives the cobbler's absence from work as a lack of respect for the importance of labor
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Test your knowledge of Julius Caesar Act I: Scene i with this quiz! Explore the summary and analysis of the scene to answer questions about the tribunes, commoners, and their interactions. Perfect for Shakespeare enthusiasts and literature lovers.
