Act 1
Who is Julius Caesar's wife?
Calpurnia
Why did Caesar's wife not want him to attend the senate?
She had a dream of his statue running down with blood
Why is it ironis that Caesar was killed at the foot of Pompey's statue?
Because he killed Pompey
How does Cassius try to intimidate Brutus?
by threatening him with his dagger
Who wins the first battle?
Antony and Brutus
What else happened in the night that it was thundering?
there was a hand on fire, a man was walking on fire in the streets, there was a lion
Why is Portia worried about Brutus?
Brutus was acting edgy and strange
what person tells Cassius ''I wish your enterprise today may thrive"
Popilius
How does Portia choose to take her life?
She killed herself by swallowing coal
What does Brutus say he will never do, even if he loses the war?
He will not kill himself, and let himself be taken prisoner
What happens to Caesar after denying the crown?
He falls in the market place/ he has a seizure
According to Brutus, why is it necessary that Caesar be killed?
What were Caesar's last words?
"Et tu, Brute? The fall Caesar"
The appearance of Caesar's ghost is a form of what literary term?
foreshadowing
Why does Cassius decide to kill himself?
He feels guilty and that he will loose the battle
What are Flavius and Murellus angry about at the beginning of the play?
They see a number of commoners reflecting their work
Why is Portia so nervous in Act 2?
She suspects the conspiracy is wrong and worries about her husband
Why does Brutus allow Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral?
in the hopes of doing so, it will work to the conspirators benefit
What are Brutus and Cassius up to in Act 4?
They are enlisting troops and setting up for battle
How does Brutus die?
Strato holds his sword and Brutus falls on it
When and where does "Julius Caesar" take place?
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Ancient Rome
How does Portia prove her strength to Brutus?
What did the conspiracy do with Caesar's blood?
They spread it on their arms and swords
What is the point and tone of Cassius' speech in response to Brutus?
He feels sorry for himself
Who does Lucilius pretend to be?
Brutus