Julius Caesar: Act I

Scene 1

100

What is the setting? (City, Country)

Rome, Italy

200

Scene 1 takes place at the Feast of __________.

Lupercal

300

Names of the first two characters that we see in the play.

Marullus and Flavius

400

Explain the common people (the crowd) of Rome.

They are dumb and side with whoever is talking at the moment.

500

Everyone is celebrating __________’s victory over __________.

Caesar’s; Pompey

Scene 2

100

How many times was Caesar offered a crown? How many times did he refuse?

3; 3

200

The soothsayer warned Caesar to: _____________

Beware the Ides of March!

300

Antony is most loyal to what/who?

Caesar

400

Brutus loves what/who most?

Rome

500

Explain what Caesar thinks of Cassius.

Caesar thinks Cassius thinks too much and is fearful of him.

Scene 3/Literary Devices

100

What is a simile? Give an example.

A comparison of two things using “like” or “as”. Ex. It was as light as a feather.

200

What is a metaphor? Give an example.

A comparison of two things NOT using ”like” or “as”. Ex. She was a bright sun.

300

Brutus fears Caesar will be too __________ and become _________.

powerful; king

400

Cassius is speaking alone on stage. What kind of literary device is this?

Soliloquy

500

Explain the plan Cassius has in place to get Brutus on his side.

He will throw fake letters in Brutus’s room from the public saying they want Brutus to stop Caesar from becoming king.