Shakespeare
The meaning of the word "renaissance"
What is "rebirth?"
Historically, what led to his death?
What is assassination?
Someone who can predict the future
What is a soothsayer?
This character is a skilled manipulator and is instrumental in convincing Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar in Act 1.
Who is Cassius?
how do the common people of Rome react to Caesar's return, and what do they offer him?
enthusiastic celebration, with offerings of crowns to Caesar?
The name of the famous theatre Shakespeare co-owned
What is The Globe Theatre?
His assassination was termed a what?
What is a tyrannicide?
The day Caesar is told to beware of
who is Caesar's loyal friend and confidant, who later delivers Caesar's funeral oration.
Who is Mark Antony?
what does Calpurnia's dream about Caesar's statue foreshadow?
foreshadowing of Caesar's assassination.
The name of the people who paid the lowest admission price in the theatre; they stood in the pit
What are groundlings?
What type of drama is this?
What is a tragedy?
What happened during the storm?
Cassius had the dream about Caesar becoming king.
What is the name of Caesar's wife who has a troubling dream and tries to prevent him from going to the Senate in?
Who is Calpurnia?
how does Caesar initially react to Calpurnia's dream?
dismisses it.
How many plays is it said Shakespeare wrote in his lifetime.
37!!!!!!!!!!!
The main plot of "Julius Caesar"
What is Brutus joining a conspiracy to murder Julius Caesar?
How did Cassius try to convince Brutus to join the conspiracy?
With forged letters from concerned citizens
which character struggles with his loyalty to Rome and his fear of Caesar's growing ambition?
Who is Brutus?
What is the physical condition that Caesar suffers from in Act 1, leading to superstitions about his touch?
Caesar's epilepsy or falling sickness?
Type of character who faces a downfall, but with dignity
What is a tragic hero?
Julius Caesar ruled over which republic?
What is the Roman Republic?
Caesar's feelings towards Cassius
he is dangerous, cannot be trusted.
Who is the character who warns Caesar to "Beware the Ides of March"?
Who is the Soothsayer?
What arguments did Cassius present against Cassius?
That Caesar's ambition and power will lead to dictatorships and the end of Rome's liberty