Act 3, scene 1 pt. 1
Who is the first conspirator to stab Caesar?
Casca
How many times was Caesar stabbed? (Will not be on the quiz)
28
What phrase does Antony repeat ironically during his eulogy?
Brutus is an honorable man
Where are Brutus and Cassius currently located?
Sardis
How did Portia die?
She swallowed hot coals
What are Caesar's famous last words?
Et tu, Brute?
What do the conspirators do with Caesar's blood?
Bathe their hands and swords in it
What "proof" does Antony show the crowd to stir up their emotions?
Caesar’s cloak and his will
How many senators have Antony and Octavius put to death in Rome?
Between 70 and 100
Who is Cinna the Poet, and what happens to him?
An innocent man killed by the mob for having the same name as a conspirator
What does Caesar say to the Soothsayer at the start of Act 3?
The Ides of March are come
Why does Antony send his servant to speak with Brutus after the murder?
To see if he can safely come and find out why Caesar was killed
According to Brutus's speech, why did he kill Caesar?
Not that he loved Caesar less, but that he loved Rome more
Who are the three members of the Second Triumvirate?
Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus
What does Brutus see while he is trying to read in his tent? (Bonus points: Write the message he was given)
The Ghost of Caesar
Why does Caesar refuse to read Artemidorus's letter?
He says what touches himself last shall be served last
What does Antony reveal in his soliloquy over Caesar's body?
His intention to start a civil war and seek revenge
What happens to Brutus and Cassius after Antony's speech?
They flee Rome in haste
What is the disagreement between Brutus and Cassius regarding their military strategy?
Whether to wait for the enemy to come to them or march to Philippi
What are the Triumvirs doing with a list of names at the start of the Act?
Picking names of people to be executed
What petition does Metellus Cimber present to Caesar to distract him?
A plea for the repeal of his brother’s banishment
List the three conditions Brutus set for Antony's funeral speech.
Antony must not blame the conspirators
Antony must say he was given permission
Antony must speak after Brutus
What did Caesar leave the citizens of Rome in his will?
Money (75 drachmas) and his private walkways and orchards
Why is Brutus angry with Cassius regarding Lucius Pella?
Cassius protected him even though he took bribes
What does Brutus accuse Cassius of having?
An itching palm