Act 1
What city is Julius Caesar based in?
Why did Julius decide to go to the Senate?
He would be considered a coward.
What happens to most of the conspirators at the end of the play?
They kill themselves or get killed.
Who wrote Julius Caesar?
William Shakespeare.
Who were the two leaders who had statues in the center of the city?
Julius Caesar and Pompe.
Thrice (three times).
Who's military advice did Brutus brush aside?
Cassius.
What did Caesar say before getting stabbed by Brutus? (Pronunciation doesn't count)
E' tu, Brute? (You too, Brutus?)
Why do the the people of Rome not want Julius Caesar to become king of Rome?
The previous kings were terrible rulers.
What day was Julius Caesar killed?
March 15th (the Ides of March).
Where did the final battle take place?
Philippi.
What were Brutus' three major mistakes?
1- Killing Caesar without a good reason.
2- Letting Antony speak at the funeral.
3- Traveling to Phillipi for the battle (not following Caesar's military advice.
Who's head does Cassius put a wreath on? (he took it off of Caesar's statue and put it on ____)
Brutus.
What is the name of Brutus' wife?
Portia.
How does Cleopatra die?
She gets bitten by a snake in the basket of fruit.
What does the phrase The Ides of March mean?
The 15th of March.
How did Cassius try to make Caesar look weak?
He told a story about him having to save Caesar from drowning.
Why was it a bad idea for Antony to speak at the funeral?
Who was the queen of Egypt?
Cleopatra.
What is the name of Caesar's wife?
Calpurnia.