Julius Caesar Flashcards
How does Caesar react to the Soothsayer’s warning?
He ignores it
Why does Caesar want Antony to touch Calphurnia during the race on the Feasts of Luperc?
To make her fertile
Who does Caesar accuse of having a “lean and hungry” look?
Cassius
What flaw does Caesar have that proves he is not the god he thinks he is?
The falling sickness and deaf in one ear
Servile?
Better than you
Entreat?
Plead
Infirmity?
A frailty
Enterprise?
Directing a large venture
Incense?
Make furious
What is the main reason that Brutus states for killing Caesar?
He will have to much power
Why doesn’t Brutus want Cicero to join the conspiracy?
Circle to wouldn’t listen to anybody’s ideas.
Why does Brutus veto Cassius’s proposal that Mark Antony be killed in addition to Caesar?
He doesn’t see him as a threat.
How does Decius persuade Caesar to go to the Senate house in spite if Calphurnia’s fears?
Tells him they will offer him a crown.
Interim?
Intermission
Commend?
Speak well of.
Disperse?
Carried away in different directions.
Imminent?
Just about to happen.
What excuse do the conspirators use to get close enough to Caesar to stab him?
Beg him to repeal the banishment of Metellus Cimbers brother
The first thing that the conspirators do after they kill Caesar is to what?
Send runners to the streets to announce that the tyranny is dead.
What did Caesar leave in his will?
Money, orchards, parks
Thrive?
Grow well
Misgiving?
Suspicion
Malice?
Behave wickedly
Orator?
A public speaker
Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus make a list if what?
People to be killed
What does Brutus ask Cassius as soon as he arrives at Brutus’ camp?
To save his complaints until they are in private.
What unexpected news of a personal nature does Brutus tell Cassius?
Portia has killed herself
Barren?
Barren landscape is a bleak one
Covert?
Must be kept secret
Deceitful?
Hide true feeling
Rash?
Acting without thinking
Why does Octavius want to fight on the right side of the battlefield?
It’s usually reserved for the most experienced leader
What does Brutus tell Cassius he will do if he loses?
Commit suicide
What happens to Cassius during the battle?
He has his servant kill him with the sword used to kill Caesar
Why does Titinius commit suicide?
Roman duty to follow his superior death
Peevish?
Grumpiness
Peril?
Protect yourself
Disconsolate?
Miserable
