The streets are full of commoners. The tribunes are furious. Take The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz. Do you remember the first argument about Caesar as a hero? Next question, please.
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Julius Caesar Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- What role do the tribunes represent in Roman society?
- What does the cobbler’s humor reveal about the commoners?
- Why does Shakespeare begin with commoners instead of senators?
- How do Flavius and Marullus differ from the crowd?
- What event foreshadows later conflict in Rome?
- What theme is introduced in this scene?
- How does the scene end?
- Who are the two tribunes speaking at the start of Act 1 Scene 1?
- Why are the tribunes upset with the commoners?
- What trade does the first commoner claim to have?
- What excuse does the cobbler give for being out in the streets?
- What pun does the cobbler use on the word “sole”?
- Whose defeat are the people celebrating?
- What is Flavius’s main concern about Caesar’s growing popularity?
- How does Marullus describe the commoners’ behavior?
- What does Marullus remind the people about Pompey?
- How does the cobbler mock Marullus?
- What do Flavius and Marullus plan to do after dispersing the crowd?
- What feast is being celebrated during this scene?
- What emotion do Flavius and Marullus want to stir in the people?
- How do the tribunes view Caesar’s victory over Pompey’s sons?
- What literary device is used in the cobbler’s puns?
- What does Marullus call the people to insult their loyalty?
- What does Flavius intend to do to limit Caesar’s power?
- What is the tone of the tribunes’ speech?
- What does Flavius mean by “these growing feathers plucked from Caesar’s wing”?
- What do the tribunes accuse the commoners of being?
- What does Marullus suggest the people should do instead of celebrating?
- What atmosphere does Shakespeare create in this opening scene?
- What do the tribunes hope will happen to Caesar’s celebration?