The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz

What is Flavius’s main concern about Caesar’s growing popularity?

What is the tone of the tribunes’ speech?

What does the cobbler’s humor reveal about the commoners?

Why does Shakespeare begin with commoners instead of senators?

What does Flavius mean by “these growing feathers plucked from Caesar’s wing”?

What pun does the cobbler use on the word “sole”?

Whose defeat are the people celebrating?

Why are the tribunes upset with the commoners?

What role do the tribunes represent in Roman society?

What do the tribunes accuse the commoners of being?

What excuse does the cobbler give for being out in the streets?

How do Flavius and Marullus differ from the crowd?

What trade does the first commoner claim to have?

How does the cobbler mock Marullus?

What do the tribunes hope will happen to Caesar’s celebration?

What does Marullus call the people to insult their loyalty?

What theme is introduced in this scene?

What feast is being celebrated during this scene?

What emotion do Flavius and Marullus want to stir in the people?

Who are the two tribunes speaking at the start of Act 1 Scene 1?

What does Marullus suggest the people should do instead of celebrating?

What event foreshadows later conflict in Rome?

What atmosphere does Shakespeare create in this opening scene?

What literary device is used in the cobbler’s puns?

What does Marullus remind the people about Pompey?

What do Flavius and Marullus plan to do after dispersing the crowd?

How do the tribunes view Caesar’s victory over Pompey’s sons?

How does the scene end?

How does Marullus describe the commoners’ behavior?

What does Flavius intend to do to limit Caesar’s power?