| What did Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus gather to discuss? | They were deciding which Romans should live or die. They wanted to eliminate anyone who could cause them trouble. |
| To what does Antony compare Lepidus? | He compared him to his own horse and calls him an animal to be trained and used. |
| What problem has developed between Cassius and Brutus? How is it resolved? | Brutus accuses Cassius of greed and corruption and holds position until Cassius talks his way out. |
| What news did Messala bring Brutus? | He brought news that Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus have had a hundred senators killed and that Portia also is dead. |
| For what reasons does Brutus want to lead his armies to Philippi? | A) They (Antony) can gather fresh forces as they march to Phillippi.B) That the enemy is increasing and his army is at a high point ready to decline.C) They are on a “tide” of “fortune” and should strike while they are on a good “tide”. |
| What message did Caesar’s ghost bring Brutus? | He said he would see Brutus at Philippi. |
| legacies | inherited money or goods |
| chastisment | punishment |
| convetous | wanting the possessions of others |
| exigent | critical moment |
| ensign | colors; flag carried by a company |
| engendered | conceived |
| envenomed | poisned |
| entrails | internal organs, especially intestines |
| Why did Pindarus stab Cassius? | Cassius ordered Pindarus to kill Cassius after he believes Titinius has been captured by the enemy. |
| What causes Titinius to say, “The sun of Rome is Set”? | He learns of Cassius’ death. |
| Who do the soldiers believe they have captured in scene 4? Who is it really? | They believe they have captured Brutus, but they actually have captured Lucilius. |
| How does Brutus die? | Brutus runs on his own sword. He recognizes defear and refuses to give Antony the “honor” of killing him. |
| Why did Antony say Brutus was the “noblest Roman of them all!”? | All the conspirators killed Caesar of envy or for personal gain. Brutus truly believed he was doing the right thing for his countrymen. |
Julius Caesar Act 4 and 5
April 10, 2020