| After Caesar’s death, the Second Triumvirate is composed of whom? | Octavius, Lepidus, and Antony |
| Why does Antony disapprove of Lepidus? | He doesn’t think he’s worthy or smart enough |
| Why are Brutus and Cassius upset with each other? | Cassius is accepting his friend who has letters taking bribes |
| In their tent, Brutus accuses Cassius of having an “itching palm.” What does Brutus mean when he uses this phrase? | His palm is itching for money |
| Who does the Ghost of Caesar appear to and what does he say? | Brutus; he will see him at Phillipi |
| How does Portia die? | Suicide by swallowing a burning coal |
| Where will Brutus and Cassius meet Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus? | Phillipi |
| What does Cassius send Titinius to do? | To see if the smoke is coming from Antony’s troops or their troops |
| Why does Cassius die and what are his last words? | He has his friend stab him with a sword; Caesar thou art revenged and even by the sword you stabbed Caesar with |
| What does Antony say when he finds out that Brutus has killed himself? | He calls Brutus the noblest Roman of them all |
| Who was Shakespeare’s wife? | Anne Hathaway |
| Where was Shakespeare born? | Stratford-on-Avon |
| When did Shakespeare die? | 1616 |
| Who was allowed to stand in the open enclosure for a penny? | The Groundlings |
| When and where does “Julius Caesar” take place? | Ancient Rome |
| Who was Shakespeare’s patron? | Earl of Southampton |
| What was the name of Shakespeare’s theater? | The Globe Theater |
| “Julius Caesar” is based off of what book? | Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans |
| What was the name of Shakespeare’s acting company? | The Lord Chamberlain’s Men |
| Who took over the Lord Chamberlain’s Men and renamed the company? | James I |
| What are the two professions of the commoners in Act 1 who Flavius and Marullus approach? | The carpenter and the cobbler |
| What do Flavius and Marullus plan to do around the city of Rome? | Take down decorations and disperse the crowds for the triumph |
| How would Flavius and Marullus describe the people of Rome? | Hypocritical |
| What is the name of Caesar’s wife? | Calpurnia |
| What warning does Caesar hear three times in Scene 2 of Act 1? | Beware the Ides of March |
| What conflict is Brutus feeling in Act 1, Scene 2? | Love for Caesar and love for Rome |
| Which of the following examples does Cassius use to show Caesar’s weakness to Brutus? | Caesar fainted and had a fit while in Spain with Cassius, and Caesar almost drowned in the Tiber, but was saved by Cassius |
| Act 2 takes place on ____________. | The Eve of the Ides of March |
| What finally convinces Brutus to join the conspirators? | Forged letters planted by Cassius |
| Who is Caesar suspicious of? | Cassius |
| What does Cassius plan to use to convince Brutus to conspire against Caesar with him? | Forged letters |
| What does Casca relate to Cassius and Brutus about the festivities that they missed? | Antony offered to make Caesar king three times |
| What has frightened Casca in the beginning of Scene 3 of Act 1? | A series of bad omens |
| Why does Cassius think Casca has seen so many bad omens? | They are signs that they must remove Caesar from power |
| Who does Cassius compare to the storm? | Caesar |
| How does Cassius say that he will shake off the tyranny that oppresses him? | Suicide |
| Where are the conspirators meeting in Act 1, Scene 3? | Pompey’s Theater |
| Why does Calpurnia urge Caesar to stay home rather than appear at the Senate? | She has had nightmares about his death |
| Why does Caesar ignore Calpurnia’s warnings? | Decius convinces him to go to the Senate |
| What does Artemidorus offer Caesar on the street? | A letter warning him |
| Brutus compares the need to get rid of Caesar to killing a __________ in its egg. | Serpeant |
| T/F: upon arriving at Brutus’ orchard, the conspirators take an oath that they will kill Caesar | False |
| T/F: Brutus does not like Julius Caesar | False |
| T/F: Portia stabs herself in the leg to show her love and strength | True |
| T/F: Calpurnia has a dream and urges her husband to stay home | True |
| T/F: The conspirators decide to kill Caesar and Mark Antony | False |
| T/F: Cicero will meet Brutus at the Capitol on March 15 | False |
| T/F: Casca agrees to make sure Caesar is at the planned assassination spot | False |
| T/F: the Soothslayer, Artemidorus, and Calpurnia provide forewarnings for Caesar | True |
| T/F: Julius Caesar decides to go to the Capitol on the Ides of March because he thinks the Senate might think he is foolish and scared | True |
| The conspirators ask _________ to pardon __________ and relieve him of his exile | Caesar; Publius |
| __________ suggests that the conspirators wash their hands in the blood of Julius Caesar | Brutus |
| __________ asks the conspirators to kill him if they are planning on it | Antony |
| __________ sends a message to ___________ telling him that he should wait outside of Rome for awhile | Antony; Octavius |
| _________ doubts the wisdom of affirming Antony’s request | Cassius |
| At the end of this act, ________ is waiting for _________ at ________’s house | Octavius/Lepidus; Antony; Caesar |
| On what day do the conspirators fetch Caesar to bring him to the capitol? | The Ides of March |
| What are Caesar’s last words before he dies? | Et tu, Brute? |
| In his soliloquy, what does Antony swear to do? | Avenge Caesar’s assassination |
| What does Antony predict will happen in Rome? | Rome will break out in Civil War |
| How does Brutus convince the people that he was correct to murder Caesar? | He tells the people that Caesar was too ambitious |
| What three examples does Antony give to prove that Caesar was not too ambitious? | 1. Conquers other lands and brings money back to Rome by bringing enslaved captives 2. Weeps when he sees the poor 3. Refuses the crown three times |
| Name two things that Caesar leaves the people of Rome in his will | His money and his gardens/orchards |
Julius Caesar Test
April 10, 2020