The long speech in which Antony convinces the mob against the conspirators ...
What is a monologue
100
The first to stab Caesar?
Who is Casca
100
Brutus' character continually shows which theme?
Honor
100
Who says this line and when is it said:
"Et tu, Brute?"
Julius Caesar and during his death scene in Act 3
100
Started the conspiracy against Julius Caesar...
Who is Cassius
200
At the end of Act 2 Brutus, tells his thoughts to the audience saying, "That every like is not the same,
Caesar, the heart of Brutus earns to think upon." What drama device is that?
What is an aside
200
What are the two reasons Brutus joined the conspiracy?
Caesar's power and his family's history of driving out monarchs.
200
When Brutus and Cassius argue, Cassius is upset at Brutus for not looking at him kindly. What theme is referenced in their exchange?
Friendship + honor
200
"You will compel me then to read the will?
Then make a ring about the corpse of Caesar,
And let me show you him that made the will. Shall I descend?"
Who is Mark Antony.
200
Why is the mob angry at Brutus and Cassius? Who made them mad?
Over the death of Caesar. Mark Antony
300
What is the difference between a soliloquy and a monologue?
Both are a long uninterrupted speech, but a soliloquy is unheard by other characters or the character is alone onstage.
300
What did Portia compare herself to, when she argued with Brutus about what he was hiding?
A harlot.
300
In his speech, Antony talks about the actions of Caesar and references this theme and quality of Caesar
What is ambition.
300
Which act is this famous line from and who speaks it?
"Beware the Ides of March"
What is Act 1 and a soothsayer.
300
The important conflict that ends in Act 3...
What is Caesar vs. the conspirators or man vs. men.
400
Where were these plays originally performed?
The Globe Theater
400
Why does Brutus convince the conspirators not to kill Antony?
He doesn't believe Antony is very strong and he doesn't want the conspiracy looking like butchers.
400
A tragic hero is struck down by his own fatal flaw known as
Hamartia
400
Who has the last line of the play and why is it ironic>
Octavius, it is ironic because the whole play is about killing Caesar, but Octavius will take his father's place anyway.
400
Who convinced Caesar to go the capitol against Calpurnia's wishes.
Decius (the conspirator)
500
Who is responsible for the information Shakespeare wrote his play on?
Plutarch wrote a biography of Caesar
500
Who is the character torn apart by the mob and why does that happen?
Cinna the Poet. The raging mob gets confused and thinks he's Cinna the conspirator.
500
Brutus' fatal flaw relates to the themes of
Trust/Distrust
500
"What can be avoided whose end is purposed by the mighty Gods? Yet Caesar shall go forth; for these predictions are to the world in general as to Caesar."
Who speaks these words and what does he use as evidence of his decision?
Caesar. The omens and predictions are to the whole world, not just him.
500
List in order the deaths of these characters:
Portia
Brutus
Tintinius
Cassius
Explain how they died
Portia, Cassius, Tintinius, Brutus
Portia- hot coals
Cassius- his own sword
Tintinius- Cassius' sword
Brutus- Strato helped him run on his sword.