What reason does Brutus give for wanting Caesar dead at the beginning of Act 2?
He isn't dangerous now, but after he gets power, he will become worse. He talks about killing a serpent while it's still in the shell.
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What are Caesar's last words?
What are Caesar's last words? "Et tu Brute? Then fall Caesar" (meaning: And you too, Brutus?)
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What are Antony, Octavious, and Ledipus doing at the beginning of the scene?
Deciding who will die.
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From which side will Antony attack?
The left.
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A soothsayer told Caesar to beware the ________________.
Ides of March
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How do the visitors arrive at Brutus's house?
In the dark of night wearing cloaks to hide their faces.
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What do the conspirators do with Caesar's blood?
Rub it on their arms and swords.
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What does Cassius say to Brutus when he arrives at Brutus's tent?
Brutus has done him wrong.
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How does Antony refer to Octavius?
As Caesar.
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What might Artemidorus attempt to do?
Reveal the plan of the conspirators.
300
Who do the others believe they need in their conspiracy? Why?
Cicero.He is old and wise. Brutus says they don't need him, so Cicero is not invited.
300
How does Brutus explain Caesar's murder to people?
He said that he loved Caesar as a friend, but he loved his country (Rome) more.
300
Why does Cassius draw his dagger?
If Brutus doesn't love him, he wants to die.
300
What do Antony, Octavius, Brutus, and Cassius do when they meet?
They call each other names.
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Why is it so essential that they have Brutus?
The people respect him and his judgment.
400
What does Decius Brutus vow to do?
He will persuade Caesar to go to the Capitol. (When Caesar mentioned that there were bad omens and his wife had a bad dream. Decius actually tells Caesar that Caesar's wife had misinterpreted her dreams and the Capitol was safe for Caesar.)
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What is Trebonius's role in the conspiracy?
He gets Antony out of the way.
400
What are Brutus's and Cassius's opinions about marching to Philippi?
Brutus wants to go. Cassius wants to wait.
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What news does Messala bring when he arrives with Titinius?
Cassius's army was defeated by Antony and Brutus's army defeated Octavius
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What are some oddities Casca reports seeing?
An owl in the daytime, a lion that doesn't react to him, slave with his hand on fire that didn't burn.
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How do the conspirators address Caesar?
They kneel before him and beg him to release Metellus Cimber's brother from banishment—but they don't really care about that; it is just a way to distract him.
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How do Brutus and Cassius act to Antony's request to speak at Caesar's funeral?
Cassius is reluctant; Brutus says, "sure"
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Why does Cassius believe Brutus has wronged him?
Brutus got mad at a soldier for taking bribes.
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How does Brutus feel about killing himself compared to killing Caesar?
His reason for killing Caesar wasn't as good as his reason for killing himself