Scene i
Scene ii
Scene iii
Characters
Quotes
100
This holiday is being celebrated at the opening of the play.
What is Lupercal - an annual ceremony to honor Lupercus
100
State the message that the Soothsayer gives to Caesar, and note how many times he says it.
What is Beware the Ides of March. Twice.
100
Cassius tells Casca he would rather do this than establish and live under Caesar as king.
What is kill himself. "Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius." (93)
100
Caesar's wife
Who is Calphurnia
100
"Men at some time are masters of their fates./The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars,/But in ourselves, that we are underlings." (I.ii. 146-148) was said by this character and means this.
Who is Cassius. He is suggesting that they have the right to make decisions for themselves that will affect their lives, but not if they are forced to live under someone's rule.
200
Why Marullus and Flavius want to drive the commoners from the street.
What is because they want the people to not be supporting/celebrating Caesar's triumph.
200
Describe the story that Cassius tells Brutus relaying an event where Cassius saved Caesar. Explain why he tells Brutus the story.
What is Cassius rescued Caesar from drowning in the river after Caesar challenged him to swim across. Cassius wants to explain to Brutus that Caesar is no better than them.
200
According to Casca, the Senators plan on doing this to Caesar the next day.
What is name Caesar king. "Indeed, they say the Senators tomorrow/Mean to establish Caesar as a king/and he shall wear his crown by sea and land/In every place save here in Italy." (88-91)
200
He refuses to go watch Caesar be offered the crown.
Who is Brutus
200
"Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius,/That you would have me seek into myself/For that which is not in me?" (I.ii.69-71) is said by this character in reference to Cassius's comments/plans.
Who is Brutus. He knows that Cassius has something to say and he's tip-toeing around the topic. Get to the point is the message he wants to give Cassius.
300
Marullus reminds the people of this previous ruler
Who is Pompey
300
At the end of the scene, Cassius plans to do this in order to convince Brutus to conspire against Caesar.
What is send him anonymous letters that state how great Brutus is.
300
Cinna reports to Cassius that other Senators support him, but he really wishes this would happen to make their plan even better.
What is Brutus comes on board.
300
Caesar's best friend.
Who is Mark Antony
300
"O, he sits high in all the people's hearts,/And that which would appear offense in us,/His countenance, like richest alchemy,/Will change to virtue and to worthiness" (I.iii. 162-165) is said by this character about another character. name both.
Who is Casca talking about Brutus.
400
What does Flavius order Marullus to do to statues he sees and why?
What is take off any decorations so that Caesar's statues are plain/not as noticeable/don't show such obvious love towards Caesar.
400
"He has a mean and hungry look." Explain who says this about whom, and what it means.
What is Caesar says this about Cassius. He is wary and knows that Cassius is very smart and focused, and he can't be trusted.
400
Cassius explains all of the bizarre natural phenomena by telling Casca this.
What is even the gods are trying to tell us to get rid of Caesar.
400
He spoke Greek.
Who is Cicero
400
"When Caesar says 'Do this,' it is performed." (I.ii.13) the person speaking is this man, and the action that he was told to do is this.
Who is Antony, and what is to touch Calphurnia's stomach.
500
Explain how we know that the commoners do not have much respect for Marullus and Flavius.
What is they disrespectfully answer the questions about their jobs, why they aren't at work, and how they are celebrating Caesar's triumph.
500
Caesar reveals this physical handicap to Antony when he has him walk by him a certain way.
What is Caesar is deaf in his left ear. "Come on my right hand, for this ear is deaf..." (223)
500
These five "weird/abnormal" events were seen in the city and reported by Casca to Cicero.
What is 1) meteor shower 2)common slave with his left hand on fire like a torch 3) a lion walking through the city 4) Men on fire walking up and down the streets 5) owl are flying about during the middle of the day.
500
He tells the story to Cassius of what Caesar did when he was offered the crown.
Who is Casca
500
Explain the significance of the following quote: "These growing feathers plucked from Caesar's wing/Will make him fly an ordinary pitch,/Who else would soar above the view of men/And keep us all in servile fearfulness." (I.i.77-80)
What is Flavius telling Marullus that now they know that the people of Rome are behind Caesar, and that they need to "pluck some feathers" to bring him back down to their level again.
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