Act I
What are the people doing that angers Marullus and Flavius? Why does this anger them?
The people are celebrating the victory of Caesar. Marullus and Flavius believe they should be mourning the death of Pompey.
Why doesn't Caesar fear death?
Death it inevitable. It happens to everyone eventually.
What is Metellus Cimber’s petition to Caesar? What is Caesar’s response and why does he give this response?
Metellus wants Caesar to remove his brother's banishment. Caesar responds that he is "as constant as the Northern star" and will not change his mind.
What is the real reason for Brutus’s ill temper?
Portia's death
Why is the date of battle significant?
Cassius' birthday & death day
What is Caesar’s reaction to the soothsayer’s warning?
Caesar ignores the warning, classifying the soothsayer as "a dreamer," and proceeds to pass by him.
What did Lucius find in Brutus’ study?
A letter
Why does Cassius object to letting Antony speak at Caesar’s funeral? What reassurance does Brutus give him?
Cassius does not think it would be proper Antony should speak at Caesar's funeral as his speech may change the mind of the audience. But Brutus tells that Antony would only speak with their consent and he will speak first and his speech will enumerate reasons for Caesar's death
How has Cassius wronged Brutus?
Wrote a letter to support a Lucius Pella & accepted bribes.
What ominous sign has Cassius seen that causes him to fear the coming battle?
black ravens circling around his men like prey
What plan does Cassius make to sway Brutus to his cause?
Write letters in different hand-writings to make him think many people wanted him instead of Caesar
What does Cassius want to do with Antony? What reason does Brutus give for not killing Antony?
Cassius wants to kill Antony. Brutus refuses, saying that this would make their plan too bloody.
After being left alone with Caesar’s body, what does Antony promise to do?
Antony promises revenge
Why does Cassius think Brutus has wronged him?
Cassius accuses Brutus of having wronged him by condemning Lucius Pella for taking bribes from the Sardians, in spite of Cassius' letters in his defense.
What does Antony say about Brutus at the end? Why does he say this?
Antony was the most Nobel Roman of all because Brutus was the only one who really loved Rome.
What reason does Cassius give for the terrible storm?
Cassius says the terrible storm is growing because Caesar is going to the capitol to accept the crown. Cassius thinks the gods disagree with this human action.
What strange and horrible things does Calpurnia tell Caesar that she had dreamt that night?
Caesar's statue is full of holes and is pouring blood.
Why does Antony read Caesar’s will to the people?
Antony reads Caesar's will to the people to show them how much Caesar cared about them. He used Caesar's generosity to make the Romans feel guilty.
What reasons does Cassius give for not going directly to Philippi?
The enemy will use up their resources and their soldiers will be tired and exhausted. Their army will be rested and ready to fight!
What does Strato do for Brutus? What does Strato ask Brutus to do first?
Strato holds the sword for Brutus so that Brutus can run through it and kill himself. He first asks Brutus to hold his hand to say goodbye.
What reason does Casca give for wanting Brutus to join their cause?
Brutus is close with Caesar and because he is beloved by the Roman people.
How does Decius convince Caesar to go to the Capitol
the Senate had decided to present Caesar a crown and if he did not go, then they might change their minds.
What are the fates of Brutus and Cassius?
They run from the city because the angry mob wants to kill them for killing so great a man as Julius Caesar.
What reasons does Brutus give for going directly to Philippi?
They will gain supporters along the way.
Who does Brutus ask to hold the sword for him to run onto? Why do they refuse?
Volumnius, Clitus, and Dardanius. They all refuse because they are his friends.