Definition: noun; a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
If thou beest not immortal, look about you: security gives way to ______. O _______ shamest thou to show thy dangerous brow by night when evils are most free?
What is conspiracy?
100
"The only way is to kill Caesar. I have no personal reason to strike at him—only the best interest of the people. He wants to be crowned. The question is, how would being king change him? Evil can come from good, just as poisonous snakes tend to come out into the open on bright sunny days—which means we have to walk carefully. If we crown him, I have to admit we’d be giving him the power to do damage."
Who is Brutus?
100
This is Brutus' feelings throughout this scene.
Doubtful for killing Caesar.
100
This is what happened in Calpurnia's dream.
What is a statue of Caesar spewed blood and the people of Rome washed their hands in it?
100
Brutus' servant.
Who is Lucius?
200
Definition: noun; somebody's face or facial expression
Example: O, then by day where wilt thou find a cavern dark enough to mask thy monstrous ____________?
What is visage?
200
"There isn’t one of them who doesn’t admire you, and each one of them wishes you had as high an opinion of yourself as every noble Roman has of you."
Who is Cassius?
200
This is the setting and mood of the passage.
What is late at night, stormy, and fearful?
200
These are the instructions that Portia gives to Lucius.
What is take this note to Caesar and spy on him and what he is doing?
200
He was considered to be added to the conspiracy, but Brutus shot down the idea.
Who is Cicero?
300
Definition: verb; to give a detailed description and explanation
Example: This by Calphurnia’s dream is signified. And this way have you well _________ it. I have, when you have heard what I can say; And know it now, the Senate have concluded to give this day a crown to mighty Caesar.
What is expounded?
300
"No, let’s not swear an oath. If the sad faces of our fellow men, the suffering of our own souls, and the corruption of the present time aren’t enough to motivate us, let’s break it off now and each of us go back to bed."
Who is Brutus?
300
This is why Brutus says that Antony should be NOT be killed.
What is Antony is powerless without Caesar?
300
This is who Portia and Lucius run into and what he is doing.
What is the soothsayer who is on his way to the Capitol to warn Caesar again?
300
Gets Caesar to the Capitol.
Who is Decius?
400
Definition: noun; an indication that something, often something unpleasant, is going to happen
Example: And these does she apply for warnings and _________ and evils imminent, and on her knee hath begged that I will stay at home today.
What is portent?
400
"Caesar, I never believed in omens, but now they frighten me. A servant told me the night-watchmen saw horrid sights too, but different ones from what we heard and saw."
Who is Calpurnia?
400
This is why Cassius WANTS to kill Antony.
What is Antony is a loyal follower of Caesar and he does not trust him?
400
This is how Decius convinces Caesar to leave his house.
What is he tells Caesar the men of Rome will laugh at him for staying home and being scared?
400
Protects Caesar by warning him.
Who is Artemidorus?
500
Definition: verb; to express grief or sorrow about something
And it is very much ___________, Brutus, that you have no such mirrors as will turn your hidden worthiness into your eye, that you might see your shadow.
What is lament?
500
"I want you there and back again before I can even tell you what you should do there. Oh, let my determination keep me from speaking what is in my heart! I have a man’s mind, but only a woman’s strength. How hard it is for women to keep secrets!"
Who is Portia
500
The five main conspirators shown in Scene 1.
Who are Brutus, Cassius, Decius, Mettullus, Casca?
500
This is the irony in Caesar telling his men to stay close to him.
What is the men he is asking to protect him are the men plotting to kill him?
500
He was taken prisoner by Caesar but pardoned, and so he wants revenge against Caesar