Question 1

In Act 1, Scene 1 of Julius Caesar, why are the tribunes Flavius and Marullus angry with the commoners gathered in the streets?

Accepted Answer

The commoners are celebrating Caesar's victory over Pompey, a former Roman leader.

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The commoners are refusing to go to work during a scheduled religious festival.

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The commoners are demanding that Caesar be crowned King of Rome immediately.

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The commoners are protesting against the high taxes imposed by Marullus.

Question 2

During his rebuke of the commoners in Act 1, Scene 1, which specific landmark does Marullus mention to remind the people of their former devotion to Pompey?

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The chimney-tops

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The Coliseum walls

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The Tiber River banks

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The Roman Forum

Question 3

At the end of Act 1, Scene 1, what specific action do Flavius and Marullus decide to take regarding the statues of Caesar?

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They decide to strip the statues of any ceremonial decorations and trophies.

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They decide to paint the statues red to symbolize Caesar's bloody conquests.

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They decide to topple the statues and throw them into the Tiber.

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They decide to hide the statues so the public cannot worship them.

Question 4

Which of the following derogatory labels does Marullus use to address the crowd of commoners in Act 1, Scene 1?

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"You blocks, you stones, you worse than senseless things!"

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"You idle peasants and unworthy citizens!"

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"You ungrateful wretches and followers of tyrants!"

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"You cowards, you traitors of the Roman state!"

Question 5

In the opening scene, what is Marullus's profession or social rank within the Roman hierarchy?

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Tribune

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Senator

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Cobbler

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Centurion

Question 6

In Act 1, Scene 1, Marullus questions a commoner about his trade; what is the specific profession of the man who responds with puns about 'mending bad soles'?

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A cobbler

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A carpenter

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A butcher

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A blacksmith

Question 7

What reason does Marullus give for the people to feel guilty and go to their houses to 'fall upon your knees'?

Accepted Answer

To pray to the gods to avert the plague that would follow their ingratitude.

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To hide from the wrath of Caesar's soldiers who are patrolling the streets.

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To prepare for a mandatory religious sacrifice required of all commoners.

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To mourn the death of Pompey's sons who were recently executed.

Question 8

In Act 1, Scene 1, how does Marullus react to the Cobbler's use of puns and wordplay during their initial confrontation?

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He becomes irritated and impatient with the Cobbler's evasive answers.

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He ignores the Cobbler and focuses his questioning entirely on the Carpenter.

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He uses his own puns to prove he is more intelligent than the commoners.

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He laughs along with the crowd at the Cobbler's wit.

Question 9

What does Marullus ask the commoners to do at the Tiber river to show their repentance for celebrating Caesar?

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Weep into the river until it overflows its banks.

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Drown the flowers they had gathered for Caesar's path.

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Throw their tools into the water to signify a strike.

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Perform a ritualistic washing of their feet.

Question 10

In Act 1, Scene 1, why does Marullus specifically mention 'Pompey's blood' when scolding the commoners?

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Because Caesar was returning from a victory over the sons of Pompey.

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Because the commoners were physically related to the Pompey family.

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Because a plague had broken out among Pompey's remaining soldiers.

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Because Pompey had recently been assassinated in the streets of Rome.

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