Julius Caesar Flashcards

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How does Caesar react to the Soothsayer’s warning?

A

He ignores it

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Why does Caesar want Antony to touch Calphurnia during the race on the Feasts of Luperc?

A

To make her fertile

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Who does Caesar accuse of having a “lean and hungry” look?

A

Cassius

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What flaw does Caesar have that proves he is not the god he thinks he is?

A

The falling sickness and deaf in one ear

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Servile?

A

Better than you

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Entreat?

A

Plead

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Infirmity?

A

A frailty

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Enterprise?

A

Directing a large venture

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Incense?

A

Make furious

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What is the main reason that Brutus states for killing Caesar?

A

He will have to much power

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Why doesn’t Brutus want Cicero to join the conspiracy?

A

Circle to wouldn’t listen to anybody’s ideas.

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Why does Brutus veto Cassius’s proposal that Mark Antony be killed in addition to Caesar?

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He doesn’t see him as a threat.

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How does Decius persuade Caesar to go to the Senate house in spite if Calphurnia’s fears?

A

Tells him they will offer him a crown.

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Interim?

A

Intermission

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Commend?

A

Speak well of.

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Disperse?

A

Carried away in different directions.

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Imminent?

A

Just about to happen.

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What excuse do the conspirators use to get close enough to Caesar to stab him?

A

Beg him to repeal the banishment of Metellus Cimbers brother

18
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The first thing that the conspirators do after they kill Caesar is to what?

A

Send runners to the streets to announce that the tyranny is dead.

19
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What did Caesar leave in his will?

A

Money, orchards, parks

20
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Thrive?

A

Grow well

21
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Misgiving?

A

Suspicion

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Malice?

A

Behave wickedly

23
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Orator?

A

A public speaker

24
Q

Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus make a list if what?

A

People to be killed

25
Q

What does Brutus ask Cassius as soon as he arrives at Brutus’ camp?

A

To save his complaints until they are in private.

26
Q

What unexpected news of a personal nature does Brutus tell Cassius?

A

Portia has killed herself

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Barren?

A

Barren landscape is a bleak one

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Covert?

A

Must be kept secret

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Deceitful?

A

Hide true feeling

30
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Rash?

A

Acting without thinking

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Why does Octavius want to fight on the right side of the battlefield?

A

It’s usually reserved for the most experienced leader

32
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What does Brutus tell Cassius he will do if he loses?

A

Commit suicide

33
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What happens to Cassius during the battle?

A

He has his servant kill him with the sword used to kill Caesar

34
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Why does Titinius commit suicide?

A

Roman duty to follow his superior death

35
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Peevish?

A

Grumpiness

36
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Peril?

A

Protect yourself

37
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Disconsolate?

A

Miserable