Describe the mood of the commoners in the beginning of the play
Joyful
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What is Caesar's weakness?
Arrogance, conceit
100
Caesar saying he is as constant as the Northern star means...
He will not change his mind or go back on his word and pardon exiled people
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Who has Anthony joined forces with?
Octavius
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Who helps to kill Cassius?
Pindarus
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What line foreshadows what will happen to Caesar later in the play?
"Beware of the Ides of March"
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At this point in the play, he makes the most decisions regarding the conspiracy
Brutus
200
The first conspirator to stab Caesar
Casca
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How did Portia die?
She swallowed fire
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Who does Cassius think has died, which leads to his death?
Titinius
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What does the crowd shout three times for?
Julius Caesar to receive the crown
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What is Calpurnia's dream?
Caesar's statue spouts blood
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Killed due to mistaken identity
Cinna the poet
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Why does Lucilius say he is Marcus Brutus?
He is trying to protect Brutus and let him escape unharmed
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What two birds does Cassius say he saw?
Eagles and then Ravens
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Who does Caesar say has a "hungry lean look"?
Cassius
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Why does Brutus ultimately join the conspiracy?
He thinks it's best for the Roman people
400
Why does Brutus instruct the conspirators to dip their hands in Caesar's blood?
He wants to show others that they take ownership for their actions
400
What are Brutus and Cassius arguing about in this Act? (2)
Battle strategies and Brutus questions Cassius' noble character
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Who is the tragic hero of the play?
Brutus
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How does Cassius plan to convince Brutus that the people of Rome would support the conspirators?
Forged letters
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How does Decius convice Caesar to come to the Senate? (2)
Promising Caesar the crown and interpreting Calpurnia's dream
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What did Antony request of Brutus after the assassination? (4)
To kill him now if they were going to do it, an explanation of why Caesar deserved to die, to have Caesar's body presented at the funeral, permission to speak at the funeral
500
Why is the scene with the ghost important? (2)
Foreshadows Brutus' death and reveals his guilty conscience