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Act I
Act II
Act III
Act IV
Act V
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Why are the plebeians celebrating in the streets?
It is Lupercal, but they also want to celebrate Caesar's victory.
100
How does brutus feel about Caesar? What does he plan to do?
Brutus likes Caesar, but he wants what is best for Rome. So, he decides Caesar needs to be killed.
100
Who do the plebeians murder shortly after Antony's speech. Why do they kill this person?
Cinna the Poet. They murder him simply because he has the name Cinna.
100
It’s been ___ months since Caesar’s death. How has Antony changed since then?
18; Antony has become relentless, mean, harsh (Technically he has done a 180 character change)
100
Whose birthday is on the day of the first battle?
Cassius
200
Who is the "manipulative mastermind" of the conspirators? And what do the conspirators plan on doing?
Cassius. They plan on killing Caesar.
200
What happened in Calphurnia's dream?
A group of people killed Caesar and his blood was all over a statue. The people were also celebrating in his blood.
200
During his speech, Antony calls Brutus an honorable man. This is an example of what?
Sarcasm
200
The members of the second triumvirate (name the members) discuss 3 things in this scene. What are they?
Antony, Octavius, Lepidus; hit list, Caesar’s will, and opinions of Lepidus
200
Who are the enemies of Octavius and Antony? Name at least two.
Brutus, Cassius, Titinius, Lucillius, and Messala
300
What does Cassius plan on doing to convince Brutus to join the conspirators?
Have Cinna deliver forged letters from the plebeians saying they wish Brutus was king.
300
What does Portia order Lucius to do?
Run to the capitol and make sure Caesar is okay and to take note of everyone that is near him.
300
Finish the Sentence: Antony tells Octavius' servant to not let Octavius enter Rome until...
Antony can determine who the people of ground stand with.
300
The conspirators and the second triumvirate are in the middle of a __, and tension seems to be building between the conspirators. How is Cassius acting that is making everyone worrisome? Why does Brutus suggest that he and Cassius talk in his tent?
War; he is not as chatty, seems angry; so they can keep up their friendly air as to not unsettle their troops
300
Who pretends to be Brutus, and what happens to him?
Lucillius; he gets captured
400
Give three examples that show Caesar is only human and less than a god (disabilities, Cassius' stories).
-almost drowned -had a fever -has epilepsy -deaf in his left ear
400
What does Decius say about Calphurnia's dream?
He says that she has interpreted the dream wrong, and it means that Caesar will provide Rome with sustaining blood and bring happiness.
400
Who asks Caesar for permission for their banished brother to come back to Rome? Why?
Metellus Cimber. He asks this to make a distraction.
400
Cassius is mad at Brutus because Brutus __. Brutus refutes by saying that Cassius is getting money by __ and that Cassius did not give him __. Brutus says he will not raise money for his __ this way. What does Cassius threaten/tell Brutus to do in response to this?
Condemned and publically humiliated Lucius Pella and ignored Cassius’ letters to Brutus about helping Pella; impure/vile means (stealing, supporting corrupt officials); money (gold); troops/army; he tells him to stab him just as he did Caesar
400
Who are Brutus's men (name three), and what does he ask them to do?
Clitus, Volumnius, and Dardanius; let him run into their swords
500
Name four odd things Casca sees while in the village.
-raining fire -slave's left hand is on fire -lion sitting by the capitol -night owl in the market place during the day -men on fire
500
What is Artemediorus' plan?
He plans on giving Caesar a note telling him about the consiprators and their plan.
500
What does Brutus suggest the conspirators do with Caesar's blood? Why is this ironic?
That they wash Caesar's blood on their hands and swords. It is ironic because it correlate with Calphurnia's dream.
500
5. __ dies by __. At first, Brutus seems __ while Cassius is __. However, when Messala comes and tells them the same news, Brutus acts __. Afterward, Brutus and Cassius have an argument about battle stratagies: Cassius wants __ while Brutus wants __. Later that night, who visits Brutus? What do they say?
Portia; swallowing hot coals; placid/calm; surprised; to stay where they are and wait for Antony’s tired troops; to meet them at Philipii so that Antony cannot build his army; Caesar’s ghost; “To tell thee thou shalt see me at Philippi”
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Why does Antony say that Brutus is better than the other conspirators?
He did not kill Caesar for himself, he did it for Rome