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Scene 1
Scene 2
Scenes 3 & 4
Plot/Tragedy
Characters
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Who is Portia?
Brutus's wife.
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What is Calphurnia’s request of Caesar?
She wants him to stay at home. Calphurnia is afraid for his safety because of the unusual events that are going on and because of her dream.
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What is Artemidorus’ warning?
Artemidorus warns Caesar to be on his guard if he is not immortal.
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What is rhetoric?
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
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Who is Brutus' servant?
Lucius.
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What do the letters addressed to Brutus say?
The letters urge him to “speak, strike and redress,” to act against Caesar.
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Why is Caesar concerned when the scene begins?
A storm is raging and Calphurnia had a dream that Caesar was murdered.
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How does Artemidorus plan to give Caesar his letter?
He will wait on the street as a suitor looking for some political favor and present the letter to Caesar when he passes.
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What is the setting for Act 2 scene 1?
The setting for this scene is before three o’clock in the morning of the ides of March, and Brutus is alone in his garden.
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Who is the friend of Caesar, but concerned about the welfare of Rome?
Brutus.
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Why does Cassius want to kill Antony?
Antony is a loyal follower of Caesar and because Cassius does not trust him.
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What was Calphurnia’s dream?
Calphurnia dreamed a statue of Caesar was spouting blood and Romans were washing their hands in it.
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What does the soothsayer tell Portia he plans to do?
He will go down the street and speak to Caesar when he comes by and try to warn him about the possible danger.
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Which scenes of Act 2 contribute to the rising action of the play?
Scenes 3 and 4.
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Who is Decius?
A conspirator who plans to flatter Caesar and bring him to the Senate House.
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Why does Brutus oppose killing Mark Antony?
Their cause would seem too bloody, and they would be considered murderers. He thinks Antony is not dangerous.
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What reasons does Caesar give Decius for staying home?
Caesar tells Decius that he is staying home because Calphurnia wants him to.
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According to Artemidorus, what is it that allows others to plot assassinations?
overconfidence
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Who is the tragic hero?
Brutus
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Who leads Brutus to believe that Caesar has become too powerful and must die?
Cassius
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Who are the 5 main conspirators in scene 1?
Brutus, Cassius, Decius, Metellus, Casca.
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What is the irony in Caesar’s last lines in the scene?
He regards the conspirators as friends, having no idea they plan to kill him within the hour.
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How does Portia try to cover up being overheard by Lucius?
She tells him Brutus has a request that Caesar will not grant him.
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Who are the antagonists?
Antony and Octavius.
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Who is Casca?
A public figure opposed to Caesar’s rise to power.