Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Julius Caeser Act I Reading Questions

Remeber, these are completely optional, and serve to help you better understand what's happening.

Scene 1:
1. What is the setting?
2. What holiday is being celebrated?
3. Who are Marullus and Flavius?

Scene 2:
1. What does Caesar tell Antony to do to Calpurnia?
2. Why might Caesar ask Antony in front of everyone else?
3. What is a soothsayer? Of what does he warn Caesar?
4. What does ides mean?5. Does Marcus Brutus like Caesar? What does Brutus think of Caesar’s rise to power? Use lines from play to support your answer.
6. How many times was Caesar offered a coronet, or a small crown?
7. What sickness does Caesar have?

Scene 3:
1. What unusual events occur during the storm?
2. What meaning does Cassius interpret from the storm?
3. According to Casca, what are the senators planning to do to Caesar tomorrow?
4. Who is definitely part of the conspiracy?

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