Quotes
"Beware the ides of March"
Who is the Soothsayer?
He is part of the triumvirate and has recently returned to Rome in triumph from war.
Who is Julius Caesar?
What holiday or festival are the commoners celebrating in Act 1, Scene 1?
The Feast of Lupercal (celebrated on February 15th).
How many times was Caesar offered the crown?
3 times.
What literary term is used to describe the play of Julius Caesar?
What is Historical Tragedy?
"They shouted thrice. What was the last cry for?"
Who is Cassius?
This character warns Caesar to "beware the Ides of March."
Who is the Soothsayer?
Which two tribunes scold the commoners for celebrating Caesar's victory over Pompey?
Flavius and Murellus (Marullus).
Who loves Caesar as a friend but fears he may be chosen as king?
Who is Brutus?
What official government positions do Flavius and Marullus hold, giving them the authority to scold the commoners?
Tribunes.
"You pulled me by the cloak. Would you speak with me?"
Who is Casca?
He is Caesar's close friend who offers him the crown three times.
Who is Mark Antony?
Why are the tribunes angry with the crowd for cheering for Caesar?
Because the crowd previously cheered for Pompey, whom Caesar just defeated; they view the commoners as fickle and unloyal.
Whom did Julius Caesar defeat in a civil war, whose sons and followers he is now returning home after defeating?
Who was Pompey?
Which theater was Julius Caesar played in?
The Globe theater.
"I am glad on 't. What a fearful night is this! There's two or three of us have seen strange sights."
Who is Cinna?
This character is concerned about Caesar's rising power and influence over Rome.
Who is Cassius?
What do Flavius and Murellus do to the statues of Caesar to quiet the public celebration?
They strip the decorations and statues of Caesar.
What physical ailment or "falling sickness" does Caesar suffer from during the games?
Epilepsy ("falling sickness") and deafness in his left ear.
What animal is mentioned in Act 1 scene 2?
What is a Ferret 😜
"He is a dreamer. Let us leave him. Pass."
Who is Caesar?
He is the character who questions the motives and actions of the crowd praising Caesar.
Who is Marullus?
What historical Roman civil conflict resulted in Caesar's triumph and the opening celebration of the play?
Caesar's victory over the sons of Pompey.
Whose military triumph and defeat of rivals are the Roman citizens celebrating in the streets?
Who is Julius Caesar?
Who saved Caesar from drowning in Act 1 Scene 2 of Julius Caesar?
Who is Cassius?