William Shakespeare
Who wrote Julius Caesar?
William Shakespeare
What date is Caesar to fear according to the soothsayer?
The Ides of March
Who is Brutus' wife?
Portia
Who stabs Caesar first?
Casca
What month was renamed in honor of Caesar?
July (Quintus also acceptable)
What religion did the author of Julius Caesar practice?
Protestantism (Christianity also acceptable)
According to the play, how do the commoners see Caesar in Act 1, Scene 1?
Free space
Free 200 points
What are Caesar's famous last words according to Shakespeare?
Et tu, Brute?
According to history, how was Julius Caesar perceived by the public and the majority of senators?
Warmly. The public loved his initiatives, senators vied for his favor through gifts, and many statues were dedicated to Julius Caesar
What impact did William Shakespeare have on the English language?
Added many new words and idioms to the English language (one of two is acceptable).
How many times does Julius Caesar refuse the crown?
Three times
What reason does Brutus give to not kill Antony
One of two:
Antony cannot survive without Caesar
Killing Antony will make the revolution too bloody
What is the result of Antony's speech on the crowds?
They mutiny and plan to kill the conspirators
Who was Julius Caesar's rival, whom he defeated in a civil war?
Pompey the Great
Name one event that occurred during the Golden Age of England under Queen Elizabeth I that we discussed.
Any one of the following
- Growth of Protestantism (or Christianity)
- Destruction of Spanish Armada and growth of British naval dominance.
- flourishing of English literature
- "Divine right of kings"
- Parliament involved in government alongside monarchy.
How does Cassius plan to win Brutus over to their side?
He will leave notes of flattery for him to find and speak to him the next day
How does Decius reinterpret or falsely interpret Calpurnia's dream?
He says that Julius Caesar's blood will revive Rome and it's constituents
Why does Cassius fear Antony speaking at Caesar's funeral?
Because Antony may be able to turn the crowd against the conspirators
In what year was Julius Caesar assassinated?
44 BCE
Define Epicureanism or Stoicism
Epicureanism- The gods do not exist or care about humanity, one should seek to live in peace and pleasure
Stoicism- reality is divided into the material and the cosmic, one should live in harmony with the order of the universe.
Why does Cassius seek to oppose Julius Caesar's rule?
He believes that Julius Caesar is equal to himself and others
Who writes a letter to inform Caesar of the conspiracy against him?
Artemidorus
Who did Caesar write to and invite to Rome?
Octavius Caesar
What event caused the senators to turn against Caesar and decide to assassinate him?
In 44 BCE, Julius Caesar was made dictator perpetuo, or dictator for a potentially unlimited term.