Act 1
A fortune teller. He warns Caesar to "beware the Ides of March."
What is a soothsayer?
What finally convinces Brutus to join the conspirators?
Forged letters planted in Brutus' house by Cassius
What reason does Caesar give for not reading Artemidorus's letter?
He said since it is about him, he can't read it because he only cares about Rome.
Who are the members of the second triumvirate?
Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus.
About what do Octavius and Antony argue?
How they will enter the battle.
Cassius tells Brutus about the time he and Caesar were swimming. Caesar started to drown and called for Cassius's help. Cassius saved him from drowning.
What story does Cassius tell Brutus?
Why does Calpurnia urge Caesar to stay home than rather go to the senate at the capital?
She thinks her dreams are bad omens
What does Brutus tell the conspirators to do after killing Caesar?
He tells them to wash in Caesar's blood
Why does Brutus suggest that he and Cassius talk inside the tent?
He doesn't want the soldiers to see them fighting because it might cause division.
How does Cassius's death help Pindarus?
He was his slave, so when Cassius died he became free.
Caesar believes Cassus is very dangerous because he has a "lean and hungry look." Men that think too much are dangerous.
What is Caesar's opinion of Cassius?
How are the conspirators dressed?
Suspiciously, dark, in disguise.
After being assured he is in no danger, what favor does Antony ask of the conspirators?
He asks to speak at Caesar's funeral
What reason does Antony give letting Lepidus help in choosing who shall die?
So he has someone to blame if things turn out wrong.
Who wins the first battle?
Antony
Caesar is deaf in his right ear.
What handicap does Caesar reveal about himself?
What is Calpurnia's dream? What do they think this dream means?
A bleeding statue of Caesar, surrounded by smiling Romans bathing in the blood. That caesar will be killed.
What restrictions does Brutus set to Antony' speech?
Antony cannot speak badly about the conspirators and Brutus insists he should be allowed to speak first.
For what has Brutus asked Cassius that he did not receive?
He wants payment for the army.
Why does Cassius decide to kill himself?
He feels guilty and thinks they will lose the battle.
Falling Sickness
What sickness does Caesar have?
How does Brutus feel toward Caesar personally?
He neither likes nor dislikes him: His main concern is Rome.
What is the main point of Antony's speech?
He vows to avenge Caesar's death
How does Portia die?
She killed herself by swallowing hot coals.
How does Brutus die?
He falls on the sword that his men are holding.