Act I
Act II
Act III
Act IV & V
ETC
100
In Scene I, what do Flavius and Marcellus want the commoners to do?
They do not want commoners to celebrate Caesar; they remove banners and decorations.
100
To what decision does Brutus come in his orchard? Why?
He decides to join the conspiracy to murder Caesar. He believes after Caesar is crowned, he will abuse his power.
100
In the moments following Caesar's death, what do the conspirators proclaim (shout out) to justify their deed?
"Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead!"
100
What did Antony, Octavius and Lepidus gather to discuss?
They were deciding which Romans should live or die
100
What is the name of Caesar's wife?
Calpurnia
200
What is the Soothsayer's advice to Caesar?
"Beware the Ides of March/ March 15th"
200
Of what does Calpurnia try to convince Caesar?
She tries to convince him that her dreams are omens of tragedy and that he should not go to the Senate meeting.
200
Antony wants to speak at Caesar's funeral. What reaction does Brutus have?
Brutus lets him speak, but says he cannot say anything negative about the conspirators.
200
To what does Antony compare Lepidus?
He compares him to his own horse and calls him an animal to be trained and used.
200
What is the name of Brutus' wife?
Portia
300
Explain the difference between the views of Caesar held by Cassius and Brutus.
Cassius openly wants Caesar out of power. He is jealous. Although Brutus loves Caesar, he recognizes Caesar's flaws.
300
Caesar yields to Calpurnia's wishes at first. Why does he change his mind and decide to go to the Senate meeting?
Decius reinterprets Calpurnia's dream to entice Caesar to go to the meeting.
300
What did Brutus say to the people at the funeral?
He said he loved Caesar, but he loved Rome more.
300
What news did Messala bring Brutus?
Portia is dead.
300
Who are the two government officials that break up the crowd waiting to honor Caesar's triumph?
Flavius and Marellus
400
Caesar clearly gives his thoughts about Cassius. What does he say?
Caesar says that Cassius "has a lean and hungry look." Caesar does not trust Cassius.
400
What does the note Artemidorus wants to give to Caesar say?
It warns Caesar about the conspiracy and names the conspirators.
400
What did Antony say to the people at the funeral in his now famous "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears" speech?
Antony manipulates the crowd's emotions until, at the end, they praise him and Caesar and are ready to riot.
400
How does Titinius die?
He stabs himself after seeing that Cassius has killed himself.
400
Who is the first person to stab Caesar?
Casca
500
Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy?
Brutus is a favorite of the people. He is honorable and well-thought-of.
500
Brutus is against killing Mark Antony. Why?
Killing Mark Antony isn't necessary; it would be too bloody.
500
Why did Brutus and Cassius flee Rome?
Their lives were in danger after Antony's remarks at the funeral.
500
How does Brutus die?
Brutus runs on his own sword.
500
What are Caesar's last words?
"Et tu Brute?" (And you, too, Brutus?)
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