Julius Caesar By William Shakespeare Act 1! Trivia Quiz
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The play of Julius Caesar opens on a crowded and noisy street in Rome as Julius Caesar returns from battle, where he stomped Pompey's sons into the ground and later on after disagreeing with Ceaser on how Rome should be run Ceaser chooses to assassinate him. What else do you remember from act 1? Take this test and see if you should re-read it.
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What is it celebrated in Scene 1?
- A.
Caesar's defeat of Pompey
- B.
Pompey's victories
Correct Answer
A. Caesar's defeat of PompeyExplanation
In Scene 1, the celebration is centered around Caesar's defeat of Pompey. This means that Caesar has emerged victorious over Pompey in a battle or conflict. The celebration is likely a result of Caesar's military triumph and his rise to power. Pompey's victories, on the other hand, would not be a cause for celebration in this context.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Why are Flavius and Murellus punished for?
- A.
Joking on Caesar
- B.
Removing the decorations from Caesar's statues
- C.
Having a fight
- D.
Stealing an apple
Correct Answer
B. Removing the decorations from Caesar's statuesExplanation
Flavius and Murellus are punished for removing the decorations from Caesar's statues. This action is seen as disrespectful towards Caesar and his authority. It is likely that Caesar's statues were adorned with decorations to honor him, and by removing them, Flavius and Murellus are seen as undermining Caesar's power and disrespecting his position as a leader.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How did Cassius saved Caesar one day?
- A.
Defending him in a fight
- B.
Killing a snake
- C.
Giving him a pill for fever
- D.
Rescuing him from the water
Correct Answer
D. Rescuing him from the waterExplanation
Cassius saved Caesar one day by rescuing him from the water. This suggests that Caesar was in a dangerous situation where he was at risk of drowning, and Cassius came to his aid and pulled him out of the water, potentially saving his life.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What defect does Caesar have?
- A.
He is blind
- B.
He is deaf
- C.
He can t walk
- D.
He broke his finger
Correct Answer
B. He is deafExplanation
Caesar has a defect in his ability to hear, as he is deaf.Rate this question:
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Shakespeare was especially fond of employing pathetic fallacy with nature in moments of turmoil, as in Macbeth, when the night grows increasingly eerie until Macbeth observes that “Nature seems dead” right before he goes to murder King Duncan [II.i.50]). In Julius Caesar, the terrifying atmosphere of supernatural phenomena reflects on what?
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Cassius’s plan to murder Caesar
- B.
Caesar being chosen in the Senate
- C.
Caesar's thoughts of Cassius
- D.
Caesar's plan to kill Cassius
Correct Answer
A. Cassius’s plan to murder CaesarExplanation
The correct answer is Cassius's plan to murder Caesar. In Julius Caesar, the terrifying atmosphere of supernatural phenomena reflects Cassius's plan to murder Caesar. This can be seen in Act I, Scene 3, when Casca describes the strange occurrences in Rome, such as a lion roaming the streets and men on fire. These supernatural events symbolize the impending danger and chaos that Cassius's plan will bring upon Caesar.Rate this question:
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Cassius compares Caesar to...
- A.
The night
- B.
A lion
- C.
Something doth
- D.
All
Correct Answer
D. AllExplanation
Cassius compares Caesar to "all". This suggests that Cassius sees Caesar as possessing all the negative qualities and characteristics that he despises. It implies that Caesar is a combination of everything that Cassius finds threatening, dangerous, and oppressive. This comparison highlights Cassius' deep-seated fear and distrust of Caesar's power and ambition.Rate this question:
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- 7.
In which country did Caesar have a fever and experienced a seizure?
Correct Answer
SpainExplanation
Caesar had a fever and experienced a seizure in Spain.Rate this question:
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Who is Cinna?
- A.
A nurse
- B.
A cook
- C.
A king
- D.
A conspirator
Correct Answer
D. A conspiratorExplanation
Cinna is a conspirator because a conspirator is someone who is involved in a secret plan to commit a harmful or illegal act, typically against a person or a government.Rate this question:
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