This close-reading quiz covers all scenes of act I in William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

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• A series of multiple choice questions with accompanying text
• Several short answer questions for extended, written answers
• A comprehensive answer key for both sections

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I) Multiple Choice
Read these passages from act I of Julius Caesar, and then answer the question that follows each passage. Refer to the passage in answering the question. Circle the correct answer to each question.

Act I, Scene I

1. COBBLER: Truly, sir, to wear out their shoes, to get myself into more work. But indeed, sir, we make holiday, to see Caesar and to rejoice in his triumph.

How does the Cobbler's tone change as he speaks with Flavius?

• He becomes more sarcastic.
• He seems terrified of Flavius.
• He is now irritated by Flavius's questions.
• He stops being playful in answering Flavius's questions.