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Test your knowledge of Act 1, scene 2. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What is the significance of Caesar's superstition about the Lupercalia race?
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It shows that he is easily manipulated by others
It reveals his desire for an heir and concern for his succession
It suggests that he is worried about the public's opinion of him
It signifies that he is deeply religious
What does the soothsayer warn Caesar to beware of?
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Calpurnia's manipulation
The wrath of the gods
Antony's desire for power
The ides of March
How does Cassius manipulate Brutus during their conversation in Act 1?
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By suggesting Brutus will lose the Roman people's respect
By overtly threatening Brutus
By appealing to Brutus's sense of responsibility for Rome
By making Brutus feel guilty for his aloofness
What does Cassius and Brutus's exchange in Act 1 reveal about Brutus's inner conflict?
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He is conflicted between his affection for Caesar and his political ideals
He is conflicted between his loyalty to Caesar and his loyalty to Cassius
He is conflicted between his hatred of Caesar and his belief that Caesar will be a great king
He is conflicted between his duty to Caesar and his own ambition to be king
What argument does Cassius present to try change Brutus's opinion of Caesar?
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That Brutus should prioritize his personal ambition
That Caesar is no better than Brutus or Cassius
That Brutus is more capable than Caesar
That Caesar is a cruel and unjust leader
What does Cassius mean when he says to Brutus, "the fault [...] is not in our stars, / But in ourselves"?
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They are responsible for their current positions, not fate
They are destined to be beneath Caesar
They are too flawed to ever compete with Caesar
They should place their faith in the celestial bodies
What do Caesar's perceptions of himself and of Cassius suggest about his character?
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Caesar appears confident but actually doubts himself
Caesar is naive of people's motivations
Caesar is fearful of Cassius but hides it well
Caesar isn't ambitious enough to become king
According to Casca in his conversation with Brutus, what event caused Caesar's sadness?
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Caesar asked to be made king but was denied the crown
Caesar was forced to accept the crown
Caesar refused the crown when offered
Caesar was told that he would never be offered the crown
What did Caesar do when he perceived the people didn't want him to be king?
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He had Cicero executed
He pretended to be sick and fled
He accepted the crown out of spite
He asked Casca to kill him
What does Cassius believe about the success of his cause against Caesar?
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It relies on his ability to manipulate Brutus
It depends on the public's perception of Caesar
It hinges on his own ability to rally the citizens
It depends solely on his own determination and cunning
