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ACT ONE
ACT TWO
ACT THREE
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MISCELLANEOUS
100
Why did the commoners say that they were out on a work day?
They explain that they want to watch Caesar's procession through the city
100
Where does ACT TWO begin? (setting)
In Brutus's garden
100
Who stabs Caesar first?
Casca
100
What did Caesar mean when he said, "Et tu, Brute?"
Even you, Brutus? (He did not expect for Brutus to be against him.)
100
What is one of the MAIN themes of the entire play?
persuasion
200
Name at least one the professions of the commoners who were leaving work to attend Caesar's procession.
Carpenter Cobbler
200
Who shows up to Brutus's house in the few hours before dawn on March 15th?
the conspirators
200
Which conspirator does NOT trust Antony after Caesar's death?
Cassius
200
Who is Caesar talking to when he says, "What, is this fellow mad?"
Artemidorus
200
Caesar seems to be what kind of person when he says: "What touches us ourself shall be last served."
Selfless
300
On what day does the play begin? (Month and day)
February 15th
300
Who says that he can persuade Caesar to go to the Capitol no matter what?
Decius
300
Who is killed because of his name?
Cinna the poet
300
Who says, "Then fall Caesar."
Caesar
300
When Caesar refuses the crown three times, what is he trying to convince the Roman spectators of?
That he is humble and doesn't have a strong desire to be king
400
What were the names of the two tribunes who were ordering the commoners to return home?
Flavius and Marullus
400
What does Portia say that Brutus is treating her like by leaving her out of his personal affairs?
a harlot
400
What is the point of Scene 3?
to show the mob-like mentality that the citizens now have
400
Complete the quote from Caesar: "But I am constant as the ___________"
Northern Star
400
Why does the crowd not want to hear Antony speak at Caesar's funeral?
They believe that because he is so closely tied with Caesar, he is also looking to be a tyrant
500
Why did Caesar order Calpurnia to stand directly in Antony's way?
Because of a superstition that a sterile woman can become fertile if touched by one of the racers.
500
Who does Portia send to the Senate House to check on Brutus and Caesar?
Lucius
500
How many drachmas did Caesar leave to the people?
75
500
Who says, "You shall not stir out of your house today."
Calpurnia
500
Who says, "You are my true and honorable wife, as dear to me as are the ruddy drops that visit my sad heart."
Brutus to Portia