| Act 1 of a play provides basic information about the characters and their situation.What is this part of a play called? | the exposition |
| Flavius’ conversation with the commoners in the beginning of Act 1 gives important information. What else does it provide? | humor |
| In Act 1, Scene 1, why do Flavius and Marullus try to stop people from celebrating? | They resent the fact that Caesar has defeated and murdered Pompey |
| When is the feast of Lupercal? | February 15 |
| At the beginning of Act 1, Scene ii, what warning does Soothsayer give? | He warns Caesar to beware of a date in March |
| In Act 1, Scene ii, why does Cassius flatter Brutus? | He needs Brutus to support his plot against Caesar |
| What internal conflict does Brutus face in Act I? | He is Caesar’s friend, but he does not want to live under a king |
| According to Cassius, who is to blame for Caesar’s rise to power? | Romans like Cassius and Brutus |
| Why does Caesar distrust Cassius? | Cassius thinks too much and is too clever |
| According to Casca, how did Caesar react when he was offered the crown? | He rejected it three times, but he really wanted to accept it |
| At the beginning of Act 1, Scene iii, when Casca describes the thunderstorm, why is he upset? | He is afraid that the gods are angry and something bad will happen |
| Why does Cassius believe that Brutus should be part of the plot against Caesar? | People respect Brutus and will accept what he does |
| On what day does Act II begin? | the ides of March |
| Why does Brutus decide to join the conspiracy against Caesar? | He wants to protect Rome from tyranny |
| Hide it in smiles and affability… | Keep the plot secret by acting friendly and normal |
| The conspiracy members agree not to attack Mark Antony. Why do they make this decision? | They are afraid of turning public opinion against |
| Why do the conspirators want Caesar to go to the Senate on the ides of March? | so that they can kill him |
| For he is superstitious grown of late…. | Lately, he has become someone who listens to omens |
| Why does Calpurnia ask Caesar not to go to the Senate? | She believes her frightening dreams are bad omens |
| Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once. Of all the wonders that I yet have heard, it seems to me most strange that men should fear, seeing that death, a necessary end, will come when it will come | He seems brave and dignified |
| How does Decius persuade Caesar to go to the senate? | He says the Senators are planning to offer Caesar the crown |
| At the end o f Act II, what plans do Artemidorus and the soothsayer have? | They both want to warn Caesar that he is in danger |
| At the beginning of Act III, the conspirators gather around Caesar and ask him to pardon someone. How does Caesar answer them? | proudly and arrogantly |
| What is the real reason that the conspirators gather around Caesar at the beginning of Act III? | They are about to kill him |
| When Antony speaks to the conspirators right after Caesar’s death what does he say? | He says he will support them if they explain their actions |
| When Antony delivers a dramatic speech over Caesar’s body, he is alone on stage. What is the name of this kind of speech? | soliloquy |
| In his speech over Caesar’s body, Antony says that Caesar’s wounds “beg” him to do something. What do they beg him to do? | get revenge for Caesar’s death |
| Brutus is first to speak at Caesar’s funeral. How would you describe the feelings he expresses? | sincere |
| Which term is the name for a long speech by one character and heard by the other characters on stage? | monologue |
| In his funeral speech, which line does Antony repeat several times? | “Brutus is an honorable man” |
| Despite his words, what does Antony convince the crowd of in his funeral speech? | that Brutus is a villain without honor |
| What does Antony mean when he tells the crowd that a good speaker could accomplish the following deed,”Put a tongue in every wound of Caesar’s that should move, the stones of Rome to rise and mutiny”? | A good speaker could convince Romans to seek vengeance for Caesar’s death |
| Why does a group of plebeians attach Cinna, the poet, at the end at the end of Act III? | He has the same name as one of the conspirators |
| What impression of the plebeians does Shakespeare give in Act III? | They are easily manipulated |
| At the beginning of Act IV, what do Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus reveal? | They will kill their own relatives in order to stay in power in Rome |
| What is the conflict between Antony and Octavius in Act IV, scene i about? | how to treat Lepidus |
| What can you infer about Antony from these lines, “Octavius. You may do your will: But he’s a tried and valiant soldier. Antony. So is my horse, Octavius, and for that I do appoint him store of provender? | Antony is unsentimental |
| What do these lines reveal about Brutus’ concerns in Act IV, Thou has described, a hot friend cooling? | Brutus may no longer be able to trust Cassius |
| Which of the following is a source of conflict between Cassius and Brutus? | Brutus believes that Cassius has taken bribes |
| Which of the following best illustrates the change in Brutus and Cassius’ friendship? | Brutus and Cassius argue and accuse each other |
| How are Brutus and Cassius characterized in Act IV, Scene iii? | suspicious, petty, quarrelsome |
| How can Brutus’ reaction to Portia’s death best be explained? | He is devoted to practicing the philosophy of Stoicism |
| How do the temperaments of Brutus and Cassius differ? | Brutus is stocial, while Cassius is emotional |
| What does the conflict between Brutus and Cassius suggest about their ability to face the challenges that lie ahead of them? | If they cannot form a united front, they may not be able to defeat Antony |
| Which of the following best summarizes Brutus’ argument in Act IV, Scene iii, in which he urges Cassius to be honest? | We killed Caesar to end corruption; we do not have a right to be corrupt ourselves |
| Why does Brutus want to go meet Antony’s troops at Philippi? | He is afraid that Antony will gather new recruits if they wait for him |
| What do these lines say about Cassius’ feelings towards Brutus, How scaped I killing when I crossed you so? | admiration for his self-control |
| What is the best illustration of Brutus’ internal conflict? | his reaction to Caesar’s ghost |
| What is the significance of the ghost’s promise to see Brutus at Philippi? | It is a bad omen for Brutus |
| How does Act V of Julius Caesar begin? | with both sides trading insults sand accusing each other |
| For what mistake does Cassius still blame Brutus in Act V? | for not killing Antony when they killed Caesar |
| At the beginning of Act V, why does Cassius think he is going to die that day? | because he has seen bad omens |
| What different attitudes do Brutus and Cassius have toward the coming battle? | Cassius fears the worst, while Brutus refuses to look ahead |
| Why does Cassius ask of one of his men to kill him? | He feels guilty because his best friend has been captured |
| Why is Cassius not considered a tragic hero? | He is greedy and dishonest rather than noble |
| How do Antony and Octavius treat Brutus’ followers after capturing them? | They keep all of the captives safe |
| What convinces Brutus that he should not have killed Caesar? | Caesar’s ghost |
| What is Brutus’ tragic flaw? | He trusts everyone |
| Why is Brutus considered a tragic hero? | He was noble, but his own flaws caused his downfall |
| What does Caesar mean when he refers to his infirmity? | his physical weakness |
| What does Casca mean when he says that the strange happenings in Rome are portentous? | They are signs of bad events to come |
| What does Caesar mean when he describes Cassius as spare? | Cassius is thin |
| When Cassius invites the conspirators to “swear our resolution”, what does he mean? | “swear our determination” |
| When Brutus says that Caesar’s power may be augmented, what does he mean? | It may increase |
| Which character in the play has a reputation among others for great integrity? | Brutus |
| At the beginning of Act III, and old man is confounded by what is going on. Which word means the same as confounded? | confused |
| When Antony predicts strife in Rome, to what is he referring? | war |
| What kind of relationship is a superficial friendship? | shallow |
| Why are military strategies usually covert? | so the enemy will be surprised by them |
| Which of the following would a person expecting chastisement most likely feel? | dread |
| Which of the following statements best describes a rash decision? | It is a decision that has not been considered for a long time |
| When do people become disconsolate? | when something tragic happens |
| What happens when an event is misconstrued? | It is not interpreted correctly |
| Which sentence contains an ADJECTIVE clause? | The shirt that I bought is green |
| Which sentence contains an NOUN clause? | Whoever arrived first won a prize |
Julius Caesar- Emma Cotton
April 15, 2020