A figure of speech comparing two unlike things; it is often (but not always) introduced with the word "like" or "as".
What is simile?
100
This famous Shakespearean character, and lone emperor of Rome was stabbed 23 times at the hands of friends and senators of Rome.
Who is Julius Caesar?
100
Cassius saw this as a bad omen as he and his legions reached the battlefield as Philippi.
What were crows, ravens and kites (black birds) circling overhead his encampment?
100
This trick ultimately lured Brutus to join the conspiracy with Cassius and the other conspirators.
What is throwing of notes through his window?
100
These were the last three words that Caesar uttered as he died.
What is "then fall Caesar"?
200
The ordinary form of written language; writing that sounds like everyday speech for the period in which it is written.
What is prose?
200
This character and historical figure committed suicide well before the fight was over.
Who is Cassius?
200
A soothsayer had a message from his mind's eye with this warning to Caesar.
What is "Beware the Ides of March"?
200
Antony performs this common gesture of acceptance and welcome to trick the conspirators into thinking he was on their side...at least for a short time.
What is shaking hands?
200
On this Roman holiday, it was customary for runners of a race to touch barren women in the belief that it would cure their sterility.
What is Luprical, or the Feast of Luprical?
300
A type of poetry, distinguished by having a regular meter, but no rhyme. In English, the meter most commonly used form has been iambic pentameter (as used in Shakespearean plays).
What is verse or blank verse?
300
This character arguably committed suicide, as he vowed he would never do.
Who is Marcus Brutus?
300
Casca informs the co-conspirators of four distinct omens that were reported by Romans on the eve of Caesars murder. Among them were tempests dropping fire, slaves with hands aflame, reports of men entirely engulfed in flame and this animal perched at the Capitol
What is a lion?
300
Brutus and Cassius make two dreaded mistakes in their dealings with Antony after the death of Caesar (name one).
What is the allowed him to speak to the crowds and they gave him the last word?
300
At the end of the play, Antony identifies this man as "the noblest Roman".
Who is Marcus Brutus?
400
A literary device often used in drama whereby a character relates his or her thoughts and feelings without addressing any of the other characters.
What is soliloquy?
400
This character met her end by swallowing hot coals.
Who is Portia?
400
The augurers were concerned because when they sacrificed a "beast" it was missing this important organ.
What is a heart?
400
This General at War made the mistake of sending his troops in too early, and thereby giving up the huge advantage of the higher ground on the battlefield at Philippi.
Who was Brutus?
400
Antony told Roman citizens that Caesar willed them two important things. First, he created public parks by leaving his orchards and trails to the people. Secondly, Antony claimed that Caesar left each citizen this as well.
What is 75 Drachmas?
500
An error in chronology, especially a chronological misplacing of persons, events, objects, or customs in regard to each other.
What is an anachronism?
500
This loyal slave committed suicide shortly after the death of his master, Cassius.
Who is Titinius?
500
This character tries to warn Caesar about his impending danger by attempting to hand him a note.
Who is Artemidorus?
500
This man was originally mistaken for a conspirator to Caesar's death, but even after he explained that they had the wrong man the angry mobs killed him anyway.
Who is Cinna the Poet?
500
It was on this character's birthday that the Battle of Philippi was fought.