The Conspirators
Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Who said it? Explain.
100
This conspirator wants to kill Caesar because he hates the idea of anyone ruling over him.
Who is Cassius?
100
Marullus and Flavius, two tribunes of Rome, are angry at the citizens because...
They are celebrating Caesar's return, while he is indirectly responsible for Pompey's death.
100
Name at least six conspirators that meet with Brutus in Act 2, as they plan Caesar's murder.
Cassius, Casca, Decius, Trebonius, Metellus, Caius
100
What excuse do the conspirators create in order to get close to Caesar at the Capitol?
Metellus' brother, Publius was banished. They come under the pretense of asking for his return.
100
The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves that we are underlings.
Cassius
200
This conspirator's ancestors drove out Rome's last king - The Tarquin.
Who is Brutus?
200

Caesar wants Antony do THIS at Lupercal.

Caesar instructs his friend Mark Antony to touch his wife, Calpurnia, hoping it will cure her infertility.

200
What is the result of the animal sacrifice that Caesar has performed by his priests?
The animal has no heart.
200

How does Antony act immediately following Caesar's murder?

Disguising himself as a slave, he initially fled to his house in panic, but quickly pivoted to political strategy. He feigned peace with the conspirators, shook their bloodstained hands, and secured permission to deliver Caesar’s funeral oration.

200
Et tu, Brute?
Caesar
300
This conspirator acts stupid on purpose, but he's the only one to realize that Caesar's thrice refusal of the crown is an act.
Who is Casca?
300
The Soothsayer warns Caesar about...
The ides of March
300
Why is Portia angry with Brutus in Act 2, Scene 1?
He won't tell her what's the matter - she, as his wife, has a right to know.
300

Cassius does not want Antony to speak at the funeral because...

He might accuse the murderers and turn the public against them.

300
If this were true, then should I know this secret. I grant I am a woman; but withal, a woman well-reputed.
Portia
400
This conspirator hopes to use flattery in order to bring Caesar to the Capitol.
Who is Decius?
400
What does Cassius DO in order to influence Brutus to join their cause?
Leaves a note in Brutus' room
400
Summarize Calpurnia's dream AND how Decius interprets it.
She dreams of a fountain pouring blood and that this is an omen of his death. Decius says that the blood is the blood of Rome, and that this is a good sign.
400

Summarize Brutus' speech at Caesar's funeral.

He addresses the Roman citizens at Caesar’s funeral to justify the assassination. He argues that his love for Rome’s freedom outweighed his love for his friend, claiming Caesar's unchecked ambition would have turned all Romans into slaves.

400
Therefore think him as a serpent's egg which hatched, would as his kind grow mischievous, and kill him in the shell.
Brutus - kill Caesar before he becomes too dangerous/powerful.
500
This conspirator is scolded by Caesar for being loyal to Pompey. He hates Caesar because of it.
Who is Caius Ligarius?
500

Summarize Casca's report about what happens when Caesar is offered the crown.

Refuses it three times, the people cheer for him, and he faints.

500
With what goal does Artemidorus, a teacher of rhetoric, write a note to Caesar?
To warn him about the assassins.
500
Why is Cinna the Poet murdered in Act 3, Scene 3?
He is mistaken for another named Cinna - a conspirator.
500
(aside) So near will I be that your best friends shall wish I had been further.
Trebonius
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