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Coriolanus Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz
Coriolanus Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz
Who enters after Menenius finishes speaking to the citizens?
Volumnia
Aufidius
Cominius
Caius Martius
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How does this scene establish Martius’s tragic flaw?
His fear of battle and failure
His greed for wealth and comfort
His loyalty to the tribunes over the Senate
His uncontrollable pride and disdain for common people
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What recent political reform angers Caius Martius?
The expansion of the army
The creation of the office of tribunes for the people
The election of new senators
The removal of war taxes
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What lesson does Menenius’s fable try to teach the citizens?
The Senate must be replaced
The soldiers deserve more pay
All classes must work together for Rome to survive
The people should rebel against the Senate
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Who are the tribunes chosen to represent the people?
Volumnia and Valeria
Sicinius Velutus and Junius Brutus
Tullus and Titus
Menenius and Cominius
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How does Martius describe the act of giving grain freely to the poor?
As a noble Roman duty
As an act of mercy
As a political bribe and weakness
As a reward for loyalty
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Who tries to restrain Martius’s anger during the argument with the citizens?
Brutus
Volumnia
Menenius Agrippa
Cominius
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How does Caius Martius describe the citizens’ changeability?
As the “many-headed multitude”
As “faithful and true Romans”
As “the noble company of men”
As the “wise body of Rome”
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What method does Menenius use to reason with the citizens?
A fable comparing the belly and the body parts
A decree from the Senate
A speech praising their loyalty
A threat of punishment
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Who enters the scene to calm the mob?
Volumnia
Brutus
Menenius Agrippa
Cominius
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What word best describes the overall tone of Act 1 Scene 1?
Love and joy
Peace and harmony
Conflict and unrest
Confusion and comedy
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What does Menenius say about Martius’s character?
He is wise and gentle
He is corrupt and greedy
He is lazy and indecisive
He is noble but too proud
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Who is the leader of the Volscians mentioned in this scene?
Tullus Aufidius
Titus Lartius
Sicinius Velutus
Lucius Tarquinius
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Who leads the group of angry citizens in their protest?
Caius Martius
Menenius Agrippa
A First Citizen
A Roman soldier
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What is Caius Martius’s attitude toward the plebeians?
He wishes to negotiate peace
He despises their fickleness and complains about their power
He sympathizes with their hunger
He praises their honesty and courage
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What term does Caius Martius use to insult the common people?
“Scabs”
“Fools”
“Servants”
“Dogs”
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Who announces that the Volscians are preparing for war?
A messenger
Brutus
Volumnia
Menenius
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What does the First Citizen accuse Caius Martius of being?
Proud and selfish
Corrupt and foolish
Weak and cowardly
Kind but indecisive
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What is the main complaint of the citizens against the Senate?
The corruption of foreign trade
The neglect of the temples
The harsh military laws
The hoarding of grain by the rich
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What do the citizens plan to do if they capture Caius Martius?
Kill him for hoarding grain
Force him into exile
Make him a general
Elect him as consul
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What does Martius accuse the tribunes of doing?
Serving Rome faithfully
Manipulating the people for power
Fighting bravely in war
Obeying the Senate’s laws
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What do the citizens decide to do by the end of the scene?
Support Martius as consul
Flee the city
Join the army against the Volscians
Continue protesting
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What does Martius predict will happen if the people’s power continues to grow?
Rome will fall into chaos
The army will be disbanded
The Senate will grow stronger
Peace will spread across the land
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In Menenius’s fable, what does the belly represent?
The Roman army
The plebeians
The gods of Rome
The Senate or ruling class
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What causes the citizens to gather and protest at the start of Act 1 Scene 1?
A severe food shortage in Rome
A new tax on merchants
The death of a senator
An invasion by the Volscians
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What theme is introduced through the opening conflict between classes?
The value of forgiveness
The triumph of peace over war
The corruption of religion in politics
The tension between pride and democracy
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How does Caius Martius feel about facing the Volscians again?
Indifferent and weary
Eager and confident
Cautious and strategic
Fearful and reluctant
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What phrase does Martius use to describe the tribunes’ power?
“Crows plucking the lion’s mane”
“Stars ruling the sun”
“Wolves guarding the sheep”
“Fish commanding the sea”
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What quality does Martius most value in Roman citizens?
Obedience to the tribunes
Bravery in battle
Faith in the gods
Generosity to the poor
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How do the citizens respond to Menenius’s story?
They grow angrier
They leave immediately
They are somewhat pacified
They demand a new leader
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Author:
Remmar
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