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Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3 and Vocab
100
"Et to, Brute?"
Who is Julius Caesar?
100
I chant Caesar's name repeatedly on the streets of Rome attempting to get him to read a letter I wrote to him where I warn him to beware of his "friends".
Who is Artemidorus?
100
What is the reason that the conspirators give as a reason to get close to Caesar when they are at the Capitol?
Metellus asks Caesar to repeal the order that his brother be banished.
100
Does Brutus convince the Romans that he and the other conspirators justly murdered Caesar?
Yes, not at first but he does bring the Romans to his side.
100
Who is murdered in this scene?
Cinna the Poet.
200
"I kiss your hand, but not in flattery, Caesar. I ask you to repeal Publius Cimber’s banishment immediately."
Who is Brutus?
200
I take the final most lethal stab at Caesar.
Who is Brutus?
200
Who takes the first stab at Caesar?
Casca.
200
When Antony takes the pulpit to speak at Antony's funeral he is supposed to be watched by Brutus. Why and is Brutus there to watch him?
They want to be sure Antony does not twist the perception of the murder and no Antony leaves and does not watch Antony give his funeral speech.
200
This rhetorical device appeals to the audiences sense of reason and logic.
What is logos?
300
"Casca, be quick, because we’re worried we might be stopped. Brutus, what will we do? If our secret’s known, either Caesar or I will die, for I’ll kill myself."
Who is Cassius?
300
I am murdered at the end of the Act because the citizens of Rome mistaken me for one of the conspirators.
Who is Cinna the Poet?
300
What are the words that Cinna screams as soon as Caesar dies?
Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead!
300
The citizens of Rome challenge Brutus as why he and the other conspirators killed Caesar. How does he justify this?
He says that he loves Caesar but he loves Rome more and that he did not feel Caesar would have been good for Rome.
300
Somebody is murdered in scene 3. Who is the murdered character mistaken for? (Be specific)
What is Cinna the Conspirator?
400
"I took your hands in friendship, but, indeed, I was distracted when I looked down at Caesar. I am friends with you all and love you all, on one condition—that you prove to me that Caesar was dangerous."
Who is Antony?
400
I promise to befriend a group of Romans however, as soon as I get the chance to speak to the citizens of Rome myself I turn on this group of men.
Who is Antony?
400
Why do the men smear Caesar's blood on their swords before walking the streets of Rome?
The do this because they want to show proof to the citizen's of Rome that Caesar is actually dead.
400
Paraphrase the following statement by Antony to the Romans. "Friends, Romans, countrymen, give me your attention. I have come here to bury Caesar, not to praise him. The evil that men do is remembered after their deaths, but the good is often buried with them. It might as well be the same with Caesar. The noble Brutus told you that Caesar was ambitious. If that’s true, it’s a serious fault, and Caesar has paid seriously for it."
Answers will vary.
400
Define rhetoric
What the art of persuasive speech or writing?
500
"Romans, countrymen, and friends! Listen to my reasons and be silent so you can hear. Believe me on my honor and keep my honor in mind, so you may believe me. Be wise when you criticize me and keep your minds alert so you can judge me fairly"
Who is Brutus?
500
I wish Cassius, "Good luck" with his "endeavor" and am misinterpreted. Cassius believes I know that he is planning to kill Caesar, but I do not.
Who is Popilius?
500
Why is Ocatvius Caesar's servant told to tell Octavius Caesar not to come to Rome?
It is feared that if Octavius returns to Rome now, the conspirators will turn on him and murder him as well.
500
How does Antony convince the Romans to go against Brutus and the conspirators?
He says that there was no reason for Caesar to die. He states that Caesar's good deeds were forgotten and he was killed over minor bad deeds.
500
A small chest or box used to hold valuables. (This could mean a person too)
What is a coffer?