Julius Caesar ACT 1 SCENE 2 EASY
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Whom does Caesar ask Antony to touch during the race?

  • Decius Brutus
  • Cicero
  • Calpurnia (correct)
  • Casca

    • What warning does the soothsayer give to Caesar?

  • Beware the wrath of the Senate
  • Beware the Ides of March (correct)
  • Beware of false friends
  • Beware the Fall of Rome

    • What does Caesar do after hearing the soothsayer's warning?

  • He ignores the warning. (correct)
  • He thanks the soothsayer.
  • He confronts the soothsayer angrily.
  • He orders the soothsayer to be punished.

    • What does Brutus imply about his current state of mind?

    <p>He is deeply conflicted and troubled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Cassius react to Brutus’s demeanor?

    <p>He thinks Brutus is ignoring their friendship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Caesar command Antony to do during the holy chase?

    <p>Touch Calpurnia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Cassius's observation about Brutus's behavior?

    <p>Brutus seems less gentle and loving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event is taking place at the beginning of the passage?

    <p>The Lupercal race.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reaction did the people have when Caesar refused the crown?

    <p>They hooted and clapped.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic does Caesar associate with Cassius?

    <p>Caesar finds Cassius to be dangerous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Casca report about Caesar during the meeting with Brutus and Cassius?

    <p>Caesar fell down and was speechless.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times was the crown offered to Caesar?

    <p>Three times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Cassius call Casca during their conversation?

    <p>A blunt fellow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Caesar believe about Cassius' demeanor?

    <p>He is too ambitious and dangerous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language did Cicero speak when he made a comment?

    <p>Greek.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event caused Caesar to fall down and lose his senses?

    <p>His refusal of the crown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Caesar offer to the people after falling down?

    <p>His throat to be cut.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Casca imply about the crowd's behavior towards Caesar?

    <p>They are unpredictable and fickle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Brutus offer to do at the end of the conversation?

    <p>Meet with Cassius.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Caesar suggest about the nature of people like Cassius?

    <p>They tend to be discontent and dangerous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Casca feel about the manner of Caesar's fall?

    <p>He thinks it is very serious.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cassius suggest about noble minds?

    <p>They must associate with similar people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cassius mean when he says Brutus has no mirrors to see his hidden worthiness?

    <p>Brutus lacks self-awareness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the trumpets and shouting signify during the conversation between Brutus and Cassius?

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

    What is Brutus's attitude toward honor compared to death?

    <p>He values honor more than he fears death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Cassius feel about Caesar's position in Rome?

    <p>He believes it undermines their freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical allusion does Cassius use to compare himself and Caesar?

    <p>Aeneas rescuing his father from Troy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metaphor does Cassius use to describe Caesar's influence?

    <p>A colossus bestriding the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Brutus indicate about his feelings towards Cassius’s words?

    <p>He is contemplative and open to discussion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cassius suggest about the nature of power?

    <p>Power is based on personal determination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant question does Cassius ask about why Caesar's name is more prominent than Brutus's?

    <p>What merit does Caesar have over Brutus?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Cassius describe the fate of men under Caesar's influence?

    <p>They are controlled and demeaned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Brutus reveal about his desire to be a Roman citizen?

    <p>He feels ashamed of the current state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cassius feel about the people's cheer for Caesar?

    <p>It indicates a threat to his and Brutus's power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attitude does Brutus have when considering Cassius's perspective?

    <p>He is open to contemplation and discussion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept does Cassius NOT associate with Caesar?

    <p>Strength and valor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Soothsayer tell Caesar to beware of?

    <p>The Ides of March.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Caesar respond to the Soothsayer's warning?

    <p>He dismisses the Soothsayer, calling him a dreamer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What personal struggle does Brutus reveal to Cassius?

    <p>Brutus is at war with himself, feeling troubled and vexed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Cassius interpret Brutus's recent behavior?

    <p>Cassius observes that Brutus lacks gentleness and love towards him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Caesar instruct Antony to do during the race?

    <p>He instructs Antony to touch Calpurnia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cassius say about the nature of noble minds?

    <p>He suggests that noble minds should not be overshadowed by Caesar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Brutus mean by saying he has been 'at war' with himself?

    <p>He is conflicted and troubled by his own thoughts and emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Brutus's attitude towards Cassius change throughout their conversation?

    <p>Brutus becomes defensive and expresses his need for space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the reactions of the people indicate about Caesar when he refused the crown?

    <p>The people cheered loudly, indicating their support for Caesar despite his refusals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Caesar fear about Cassius?

    <p>Caesar fears that Cassius is dangerous because he is lean, observant, and thinks too much.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Casca describe the manner in which the crown was offered to Caesar?

    <p>Casca states that the crown was offered three times, and each time Caesar put it aside more gently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Brutus express concern over regarding Casca?

    <p>Brutus is worried about why Casca is startled by Caesar's behavior and the state of the crowd.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical reaction does Caesar have after refusing the crown?

    <p>Caesar falls down, foams at the mouth, and becomes speechless.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Casca believe the crowd would cheer or hiss at Caesar?

    <p>Casca believes the crowd reacts based on Caesar's favor or displeasure, much like they would with a performer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Caesar imply about men like Cassius?

    <p>Caesar implies that lean, hungry men like Cassius are dangerous because they are not at ease with those greater than themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cassius mean by saying they have the 'falling sickness'?

    <p>Cassius suggests that not just Caesar but they themselves are susceptible to being swayed by Caesar's power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Casca describe Cicero's speech?

    <p>Casca states that Cicero spoke Greek, and nobody understood him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metaphor does Cassius use to discuss the nature of noble minds?

    <p>Cassius suggests that noble minds should associate with their equals to avoid being seduced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable action does Caesar take towards the crowd after his fall?

    <p>Caesar offers his throat to be cut, which is a gesture of submission and humility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Brutus's opinion about Cassius's character?

    <p>Brutus acknowledges that Cassius is noble but seems troubled by the political games at play.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significance does Caesar attribute to Cassius's appearance?

    <p>Caesar sees Cassius's lean and hungry look as indicative of a potentially dangerous nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Antony reassure Caesar about Cassius?

    <p>Antony tells Caesar not to fear Cassius, stating he is a noble Roman and well-liked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cassius believe Brutus lacks in order to see his hidden worthiness?

    <p>Mirrors that reflect his true self.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Brutus respond to Cassius's notion of seeking his inner self?

    <p>He questions Cassius about leading him to seek what isn't there.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cassius imply by stating that he is 'your glass'?

    <p>He means he will reveal Brutus's true nature to him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Brutus value more than fear of death?

    <p>The name of honor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Cassius, what should not differentiate him from Caesar?

    <p>Their names and their equal right to freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cassius recall from his past that illustrates his bond with Caesar?

    <p>He recounts swimming in the Tiber River with Caesar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Cassius describe Caesar when comparing him to gods?

    <p>He calls Caesar a 'wretched creature' despite his god-like status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'the fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars' imply about fate?

    <p>It suggests that individuals control their own fates, not fate itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cassius mean by saying, 'we petty men walk under his huge legs'?

    <p>He suggests that they are diminished by Caesar's overpowering presence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Brutus mean when he says he would rather be a villager than a dishonored Roman?

    <p>He values integrity over status in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Brutus react to Cassius's emotional plea?

    <p>He expresses no jealousy and is open to considering Cassius's views.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Brutus ultimately intend to do after this conversation?

    <p>He intends to think about Cassius's words and discuss further later.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cassius say about the nature of men at some time?

    <p>Men are masters of their fates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cassius ask about the reasons for Caesar's prominence?

    <p>He questions what makes Caesar greater than others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the shouting and trumpets signify during the conversation?

    <p>They signal Caesar's return, likely with newfound honors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Scene Summary

    • Caesar, Antony, Calpurnia, Portia, Decius Brutus, Cicero, Brutus, Cassius, Casca, and a Soothsayer are present, along with Marullus and Flavius.
    • Caesar requests Calpurnia stand in Antony's way during the Lupercal race, emphasizing the tradition of barren women shaking off their curse.
    • A Soothsayer warns Caesar to beware the Ides of March.
    • After the race, Cassius observes Brutus' mood shift and expresses concern about his newfound aloofness.
    • Brutus explains his recent internal conflicts and assures Cassius of his continued friendship.
    • Cassius proposes to reveal Brutus' hidden worth through reflection, emphasizing Caesar's growing power.
    • A crowd's shout suggests a possible declaration of Caesar as king.
    • Cassius and Brutus discuss Caesar's ambition and lack of concern for the people.
    • Cassius vividly recounts an experience where Caesar's weakness was revealed, showing Caesar's potential vulnerability.
    • Cassius proposes a plan to subtly expose Caesar's ambition through anonymous letters.
    • Caesar's reaction to the offered crown, the crowd's response and his fainting, and the speech of Cicero are detailed by Casca.
    • The scene ends with Cassius and Brutus planning further action against Caesar.

    Character Interactions

    • Caesar and Antony discuss matters related to Caesar's interactions with the people and his concern regarding Cassius.
    • Cassius and Brutus have a crucial conversation where Cassius uncovers Brutus's underlying concerns and his changing attitude towards Caesar.
    • Casca recounts Caesar's fainting after being offered a crown multiple times by Antony, and provides details about Caesar's reactions.
    • Cicero's role in the events leading up to Caesar's response regarding the offered crown is described by Casca.
    • Brutus and Cassius show their resolve to take action against Caesar.
    • Cassius expresses his deep-seated concern about Caesar's growing power and ambition within Rome.
    • Brutus reassures Cassius of his nobility.

    Plot Points

    • Caesar is warned about the Ides of March by a Soothsayer.
    • Caesar is offered a crown by Antony three times, and refuses each time, causing a public commotion.
    • Caesar faints during the ceremony.
    • Cassius and Brutus express worry about Caesar's growing power and discuss strategies to counter it.
    • A plot is formed to expose and challenge Caesar's ambition.

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    Test your knowledge on the summary of key scenes in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar.' This quiz covers themes of power, friendship, and foreshadowing, focusing on characters such as Caesar, Brutus, and Cassius. Delve into their motivations and the pivotal moments that define the plot.

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