Julius Caesar MCQ Act-1

JULIUS CAESAR MCQ ACT-1
SCENE-1
1] What does the perspective of the working-class Romans in the play's
opening suggest about their interests?
A. They are deeply interested in politics

B. They are primarily interested in their work
C. They enjoy public celebrations regardless of political interest
D. They are unhappy with the current political situation
2] Why does Murellus confront the commoners about their celebration of

Caesar?
A. He thinks Caesar will work against their interests

B. He questions their quick forgetfulness of Pompey
C. He thinks they should be celebrating a religious holiday instead
D. He is trying to incite a rebellion against Caesar
3] Why is Murellus hesitant to carry out Flavius's instruction to remove any
decorations from images of Caesar?
A. He worries about offending the gods

B. He is afraid of Caesar's reaction
C. He respects Caesar and does not want to act against him
D. He does not agree with Flavius's opinion of Caesar
SCENE-2
1] What is the significance of Caesar's superstition about the Lupercalia race?
A. It shows that he is easily manipulated by others

B. It reveals his desire for an heir and concern for his succession
C. It suggests that he is worried about the public's opinion of him
D. It signifies that he is deeply religious
2] What does the soothsayer warn Caesar to beware of?
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A. Calpurnia's manipulation
B. The wrath of the gods
C. Antony's desire for power
D. The ides of March
3] How does Cassius manipulate Brutus during their conversation in Act 1?
A. By suggesting Brutus will lose the Roman people's respect

B. By overtly threatening Brutus
C. By appealing to Brutus's sense of responsibility for Rome
D. By making Brutus feel guilty for his aloofness
4] What does Cassius and Brutus's exchange in Act 1 reveal about Brutus's
inner conflict?
A. He is conflicted between his affection for Caesar and his political ideals
B. He is conflicted between his loyalty to Caesar and his loyalty to Cassius
C. He is conflicted between his hatred of Caesar and his belief that Caesar
will be a great king
D. He is conflicted between his duty to Caesar and his own ambition to be
king
5] What argument does Cassius present to try change Brutus's opinion of

Caesar?
A. That Brutus should prioritize his personal ambition

B. That Caesar is no better than Brutus or Cassius
C. That Brutus is more capable than Caesar
D. That Caesar is a cruel and unjust leader
6] What does Cassius mean when he says to Brutus, "the fault [...] is not in
our stars, / But in ourselves"?
A. They are responsible for their current positions, not fate

B. They are destined to be beneath Caesar
C. They are too flawed to ever compete with Caesar
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D. They should place their faith in the celestial bodies
7] What do Caesar's perceptions of himself and of Cassius suggest about his

character?
A. Caesar appears confident but actually doubts himself

B. Caesar is naive of people's motivations
C. Caesar is fearful of Cassius but hides it well
D. Caesar isn't ambitious enough to become king
8] According to Casca in his conversation with Brutus, what event caused

Caesar's sadness?
A. Caesar asked to be made king but was denied the crown

B. Caesar was forced to accept the crown
C. Caesar refused the crown when offered
D. Caesar was told that he would never be offered the crown
9] What did Caesar do when he perceived the people didn't want him to be
king?
A. He had Cicero executed

B. He pretended to be sick and fled
C. He accepted the crown out of spite
D. He asked Casca to kill him
10] What does Cassius believe about the success of his cause against Caesar?
A. It relies on his ability to manipulate Brutus

B. It depends on the public's perception of Caesar
C. It hinges on his own ability to rally the citizens
D. It depends solely on his own determination and cunning
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SCENE-3
1] How does Casca interpret the strange occurrences he witnesses in Act 1,

Scene 3?
A. They are merely natural phenomena that people are overthinking

B. The gods are at war with each other or are angry at humanity
C. The omens are signs of good fortune and prosperity
D. The events are caused by human manipulation of nature
2] What does Cassius imply about Caesar in his conversation with Casca?
A. That Caesar has become a threat to Rome

B. That Caesar has been cursed by the gods
C. That Caesar is a savior and protector of Rome
D. That Caesar's rule is blessed by the gods
3] What action does Cassius claim he will take if Caesar is crowned king?
A. He will challenge Caesar to a duel

B. He will leave Rome
C. He will serve Caesar faithfully
D. He will commit suicide
4] Why is winning Brutus over critical to the success of the conspirators' plot?
A. Because Brutus is a skilled warrior and tactician

B. Because Brutus has valuable information about Caesar's plans
C. Because Brutus's honorable nature will makes the conspirators seem
credible
D. Because the conspirators need Brutus's political connections
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A. They are deeply interested in politics

2] Why does Murellus confront the commoners about their celebration of

A. He thinks Caesar will work against their interests

A. He worries about offending the gods

1] What is the significance of Caesar's superstition about the Lupercalia race?

A. It shows that he is easily manipulated by others

2] What does the soothsayer warn Caesar to beware of?

3] How does Cassius manipulate Brutus during their conversation in Act 1?

A. By suggesting Brutus will lose the Roman people's respect

5] What argument does Cassius present to try change Brutus's opinion of

A. That Brutus should prioritize his personal ambition

A. They are responsible for their current positions, not fate

7] What do Caesar's perceptions of himself and of Cassius suggest about his

A. Caesar appears confident but actually doubts himself

8] According to Casca in his conversation with Brutus, what event caused

A. Caesar asked to be made king but was denied the crown

A. He had Cicero executed

A. It relies on his ability to manipulate Brutus

1] How does Casca interpret the strange occurrences he witnesses in Act 1,

A. They are merely natural phenomena that people are overthinking

A. That Caesar has become a threat to Rome

A. He will challenge Caesar to a duel

A. Because Brutus is a skilled warrior and tactician

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