Question

1. why are the commoners celebrating at the start of act 1? *

a. pompey returns to rome
b. caesar defeats pompey
c. brutus becomes senator
d. antony wins a race

Explanation:

In "Julius Caesar" by Shakespeare, at the start of Act 1, the commoners are celebrating because Caesar has defeated Pompey (Pompey's sons, actually, but the victory over Pompey's faction is the reason). Option A is incorrect as Pompey is not returning to Rome to be celebrated. Option C is incorrect as Brutus becoming senator is not the reason for celebration. Option D is incorrect as Antony winning a race (the Lupercal race) is a minor event and not the main reason for the commoners' celebration at the start of Act 1. The main reason is Caesar's victory over Pompey's forces.

Answer:

B. Caesar defeats Pompey