Pygmalion Act 1 (Pg 37-42 )
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- Q1Why are the commoners in the streets in Scene 1?To celebrate Caesar's victory over PompeyTo listen to Brutus’ speechTo attend Caesar’s funeralTo start a rebellion30s
- Q2What is the occupation of the first commoner questioned by the tribunes?CarpenterSoldierCobblerMason30s
- Q3What literary device is primarily used in the cobbler's responses?SimilePersonificationIronyMetaphor30s
- Q4What tone does the cobbler use while speaking to the tribunes?DefensiveSeriousRespectfulWitty and mocking30s
- Q5What pun does the cobbler use to confuse Flavius and Marullus?He says he is Caesar’s friendHe offers to fix their swordsHe pretends to be a doctorHe says he mends hearts30s
- Q6What attitude do Flavius and Marullus show toward Caesar?Devoted admirationPolitical indifferenceDisapproval and suspicionOpen support30s
- Q7What do the tribunes accuse the commoners of being?Fickle and disloyalProud and arrogantHonest and hardworkingAngry and aggressive30s
- Q8Why are Flavius and Marullus angry with the crowd?They are not workingThey are supporting BrutusThey ignore the tribunesThey supported Pompey earlier30s
- Q9How do the tribunes attempt to diminish Caesar’s popularity?By spreading rumorsBy praising Pompey publiclyBy removing decorations from statuesBy assassinating him30s
- Q10What political concern is hinted at in this scene?Fear of war with EgyptFear of famineFear of Caesar becoming a tyrantSupport for democracy30s
- Q11What does 'Knew you not Pompey?' imply?Caesar was Pompey’s friendYou should forget PompeyYou were once loyal to PompeyPompey was a traitor30s
- Q12Which theme is most evident in this scene?Loyalty and betrayalRomantic loveFate versus free willGreed and corruption30s
- Q13How is the crowd portrayed in Act 1, Scene 1?As easily influenced and inconsistentAs wise and philosophicalAs loyal and unitedAs educated and formal30s
- Q14The tribunes' action of dispersing the crowd suggests—Sympathy for CaesarTheir support for the holidayA fear of Pompey’s returnPolitical control over the masses30s
- Q15What does Marullus call the commoners to insult them?Romans without honourBlocks and stonesLoyal foolsCaesar’s pawns30s