Eponymous Guy
Marcus Antonius
Marcus Brutus
Other Dudes
100
In Marc Antony's speech he mentions "the most unkindest cut of all," when referring to the murder of Julius Ceasar. He says that __________ "burst his mighty heart," because this man was "Caesar's angel... how dearly Caesar loved him!"
The crowds then begin to shout that this man is a traitor.
Brutus
100
What did Marc Antony do when the C-Crew killed Julius Caesar?
He ran away / fled.
100
What is Brutus' wife's name *and* how did she die?
Why might she have done this?
*must answer all three questions correctly for credit*
Portia -- she swallowed fire
*thoughtful answers only*
100
Who stabbed Caesar first?
Casca
200
What two things did Marc Antony tell the citizens of Rome that Caesar had left to them in his will?
money and public land
200
When Marc Antony asks to speak at Caesar's funeral, ______ agrees -- but _______ thinks it is a bad idea.
*Write both names in the correct order for points.*
Brutus agrees
Cassius thinks it is a bad idea
200
Did Brutus ever feel regret? How do you know?
YES!
*must provide thoughtful evidence*
200
Who was the messenger for Brutus' army?
Messala
300
Caesar's nephew
Octavius Caesar
300
How does Marc Antony use reverse psychology in his speech at the funeral?
He says things like, "let me not stir you up."
AS IF he is not trying to start a riot, but he totally is.
300
Where did the Ghost of Julius Caesar tell Brutus he would see him again? How did this become "true" later?
"at Phillippi"
It become "true" later because Brutus died at Phillippi.
300
This conspirator asks Julius Caesar to pardon his brother. Despite support from others, Caesar refuses.
Mettelus Cimber
400
Caesar says he is "as constant as _______."
the Northern Star
400
After the death of Caesar and Marc Antony's epic speech at the funeral, Marc Antony formed a ________ with two other men. This is a term for when three men, mostly in ancient Rome, shared the ruling power together.
Triumvirate
400
Cassius is mad at Brutus in Act IV, because Brutus would not pardon Cassius' friend, who was caught _________. Brutus basically says Cassius should be ashamed for sticking up for this guy, and also that Cassius himself is guilty of the same crime!
taking bribes
400
After the play ends, Marc Antony will share power with Caesar's nephew and __________.
Maemilius Lepidus
*must have at least one of his two names correct for credit*
500
What were Caesar's last words?
*full credit Latin* half credit English*
"Et tu, Brute?" / "and you, Brutus?"
500
Marc Antony uses _______, a persuasive technique, to convince the crowds that they should be outraged at Caesar's murder.
pathos
500
Who was responsible for the death of Brutus and how did Brutus die?
Brutus asks his servant, Strato, to hold his sword while he ran on it.
500
Who was responsible for the death of Cassius and what did this man receive for killing him?
*must answer both questions correctly for credit*
Cassius asked his servant, Pindarus, to stab him. This earned Pindarus his freedom.