1. Not making an oath
2. Not bringing in Cicero
3. Not killing Antony
100
What 2 things does Caesar ignore ultimately causing his own death?
the soothsayer and artremidorous
100
What did Cassius see that scared him?
the ravens
100
What did Cassius see that scares him?
Ravens and crows replaced the eagles.
200
What upsets Marcus and Flavius?
The people are no longer mourning Pompey's death, but celebrating Caesar's return
200
What do many bad omens signify in this scene?
A bad outcome for Caesar
200
What is Brutus' plan for the funeral?
to talk first at the funeral and then announce that Anthony will talk by their permission keeping Caesar with honor; to give his reasonf or killing caesar and then say antony has permission to speak; thinks it will make them popular
200
What do Brutus and Cassius argue about?
The money and whether or not to leave early for Phillipi.
200
Who finally agrees to hold Brutus's sword?
Strato
300
What does Cassius make very clear in his soliliquy?
He would rather die than be under Caesar's rule.
300
Who had a dream about Caesar and what was it?
Calphurnia had a dream of Caesar's statue running with blood
300
What does the event with Cinna show at the end?
the conspirators are ruthless
300
In what two ways did Cassius do Brutus wrong?
He gave unworthy positions for gold and did not help Brutus with the gold for his army.
300
What is important about the deaths of Cassius and Titinius?
They were unnecessary and avoidable.
400
What does Cassius ask Cinna to do, and how does he feel about Brutus?
He tells him to leave a letter for Brutus to find that appears to be from the Romans asking for his help. He believes Brutus is 3/4 on their side.
400
What metaphor does Cassius use to explain how Caesar may act if he were crowned king?
a ladder
400
In what two ways did Cassius do Brutus wrong?
He gave unworthy positions for gold and did not help Brutus with the gold for his army.
400
What does Brutus say when he and Cassius exchange goodbyes.
He wishes he could just know the outcome.
400
What is significant about Octavius speaking the last words?
He will become the new ruler and a new beginning for Rome.
500
Name the supernatural things Casca saw
a slaves hand on fire but not burned, a lion that didnt attack, a ghostly women saw men on fire walk up streets, a night owl at noon
500
Name 3 anachronisms
nightcaps, watch, calendars
500
In what way does Antony go against the conspirators during the funeral?
He repeatedly states how "honorable" they are and questions Caesar's ambition.
500
What does Antony send Lepidus to do and why?
To get Caesar's will to change it because they are trying to make Rome prosperous and do not want to drain the treasury.