Act I
Act II
Act III
Act IV
Act V
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In Act I, Scene I, why do Flavius and Marullus try to stop people from celebrating?
They resent the fact that Caesar has defeated and murdered Pompey.
100
On what day does Act II begin?
The ides of March
100
What is the real reason the conspirators gather around Caesar at the beginning of Act III?
They are about to kill him.
100
In Act IV, scene i, Antony compares Lepidus to this:
His horse.
100
How does Act V of Julius Caesar begin?
With both sides trading insults and accusing each other.
200
In Act I, scene ii, why does Cassius flatter Brutus?
He needs Brutus to support his plot against Caesar.
200
Why does Brutus decide to join the conspiracy against Caesar?
He wants to protect Rome from tyranny.
200
When Antony delivers a dramatic speech over Caesar's body, he is alone on stage. What is the name of this kind of speech?
Soliloquy
200
Describe the difference between Octavius and Antony's opinion of Lepidus.
Octavius believes that Lepidus is a hard working solider who deserves to be rewarded where as Antony has no respect for him.
200
For what mistake does Cassius still blame Brutus for in Act V?
For not killing Antony when they killed Caesar.
300
In Act I, scene ii, what is suggested by the soothsayer's warning about actions of Cassius?
Caesar will be overthrown or killed.
300
At the beginning of Act II, why does Shakespeare have Brutus ask his servant what day it is?
To make sure the audience knows this is the day the soothsayer warned about.
300
At the beginning Act III, why do the conspirators ask Caesar to pardon Publius Cimber?
They need to divert Caesar's attention from their plan to kill him.
300
Explain the difference between Brutus and Cassius's relationship now.
They are less trusting of one another and more hostile.
300
Describe how the meeting was between Brutus, Cassius, Antony, and Octavius at the beginning of Act V.
Very hostile.
400
Based on Brutus' reaction to Cassius in Act i, scene ii, what may be Brutus' tragic flat?
He may be too trusting.
400
Why does Calpurnia urge Caesar not to go to the senate?
She believes her dreams are bad omens.
400
In his funeral oration, how does Antony show that the conspirators were not honorable?
He contrasts Caesar's deeds with the reasons the assassins give for his death.
400
How can Brutus's recation to Portia's death best be explained?
Brutus is a stoic.
400
What is Cassius' fatal mistake in Act V?
Mistakenly believes Titinius has been captured and kills himself out of guilt.
500
What is the Roman attitude toward suicide expressed by Cassius and Casca in Act I, scene iii?
It is an honorable alternative to disgrace.
500
In Acts I and II, the reports of strange occurences in Rome create what kind of mood?
Foreboding, Ominous, Threatening
500
How are Antony's true feelings about the conspirators first revealed?
In his soliloquy over Caesar's body.
500
With the conflict that Brutus and Cassius have had, how do you think they will be able to handle challenges that lie ahead?
They will bicker, argue, and have conflict over important decisions.
500
What is the main reason that Brutus does not want to get captured and taken back to Rome?
Being captured would be a disgrace and rob him of his honor.
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