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1
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what are the people doing that angers marullus and Flavius?

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celebrating Cesar

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why does this anger them

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they think the people should go back to work

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what do marullus and Flavius do to correct the Cesar situation?

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teardown posters and decorations, throw clothing on his statue

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why does Cesar want Calpurnia to stand in Antonius’ path during the race in honor of the feast of lupercal?

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legend has it that if Antonius touches Calpurnia then she will become fertile not sterile

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what is Anthony’s response to Caesars instructions

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Anthony says anything Cesar tells him to do will be done

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what does this suggest about Anthony and Caesars relationship

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Anthony respect Cesar

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what is Caesar’s reaction to the soothsayers warning

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Cesar says pass and does not heed his warning

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8
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how is Cesar ignoring the soothsayer ironic

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because Cesar dies in March and that’s what he was warned about

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9
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what complaint does Cassius make about Brutus’s behavior towards him

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Cassius complains that Brutus has been less friendly towards him

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how does brutus answer cassius’ complaint

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Brutus says it is just himself not Cassius

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11
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Cassius’ story attacks what aspects of Caesars make up

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Cassius put Cesar down because he could not save himself Cassius saved him

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12
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why does Cassius tell Brutus the story of saving Cesar

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to make Brutus think less of Cesar

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13
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what does Cassius mean by the following? Brutus will start a spirit as soon as Cesar

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he is saying that their names are both equal Caesars name is not any higher than Brutus’

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how does Brutus respond to Cassius’ attack on Cesar

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he says he understands where Cassius is coming from and that he would rather be a poor villager then a citizen of rome under Caesars hard rule

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15
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what astute observation does Cesar make of Cassius

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Cesar does not trust Cassius, and sees a mystery in him

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16
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what faults does Cesar see in Cassius’ nature

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Cesar states that Cassius is skinny and lean not trustworthy

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17
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what information does Casca give about marullus and Flavius

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they were silenced for tearing down Cesar celebration signs

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18
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at the end of scene two what plans does Cassius make to sway Brutus to his cause

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Cassie’s plans to throw letters supposedly from Roman citizens into Brutus’s window praising him

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19
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what wondrous things has Casca seen on this night

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he sees a common slave whose hand is on fire, but not burned. And sees a lion who look straight at him, but doesn’t kill him. And also 100 women saying they saw a man on fire walking.

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20
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what reason does Cassius give for the terrible storm

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Cassius says the storm is a sign of bad things to come

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21
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what important news does Casca give Cassius about the senates plan

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Casca says they are planning to give Caesar the crown tomorrow

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22
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what instructions does Cassius Give cinna that will help sway Brutus to their cause

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Cassius tell cinna he needs to give letters in his chair, his window, and the statue

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23
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what reason does Casca give for wanting Brutus to join their cause

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Brutus is well liked and would be trusted just in case something went wrong with their plan

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24
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first sighting of Cesar

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act one scene two

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25
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Second sighting of Cesar

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act one scene two

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26
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how many times in scene two is Cesar warned of his death

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twice

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27
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what is Brutus’ inner conflict

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his friendship with Cesar

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28
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how many times did Cesar deny the crown

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3

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29
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in act one who has joined the conspirators

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Cassius, Casca, Cinna, Cicero

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30
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what holiday does the play begin on

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The feast of lupercal

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31
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what did Lucius bring to Brutus

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A letter he found on the window

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32
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Brutus’s soliloquy in his orchard is about what

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his final decision to kill Caesar for the sake of rome

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33
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what things cause Calpurnia to urge Caesar not to leave the house

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her nightmare about people bathing in Caesars blood

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34
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whom does Cassius want to kill in addition to Cesar

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Anthony

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35
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Brutus’ servant

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Lucius

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36
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convinces Cesar to go to the Capital

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Decius

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37
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advises conspiracy not to include Cicero

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Brutus

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38
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tells Brutus that he should reveal his secrets to her

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Portia

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39
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write a warning letter to Cesar

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artemidorus

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40
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name at least four of the conspirators

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Brutus, Cassius, trebonius, legarius

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41
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Who said “cowards die many times before their deaths the valiant never taste of death but once”

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Cesar

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42
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Who said “it is the bright day that brings forth the adder and that craves wary walking”

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brutus

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43
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when does Brutus make the final decision to kill Cesar

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march 15, 3 AM

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44
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what does artemidorus’ letter contain?

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names of conspirators tells him to stay away

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45
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where does Portia send Lucius

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to spy at the capital

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46
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where is the soothsayer headed at the end of act two

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to warn Cesar again

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47
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Who approaches Cesar with his letter indicating all the conspirators and how they plan to kill him

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artemidorus

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48
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Who draws Anthony away so that you will not be able to defend Cesar when they decide to kill him

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trebonius

49
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when we first year of Octavius how many leagues outside of Rome is he

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seven

50
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why does Brutus say he killed Caesar

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because Caesar was ambitious

51
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what words does Anthony constantly repeat throughout his speech

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Brutus says he was ambitious, and Brutus is an honorable man

52
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under what conditions will Anthony speak at the funeral

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he must not blame the conspirators, admit he speaks by their permission, and speak last, after Brutus

53
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what is the point of act three scene three

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it graphically shows the violent mood of the crowd

54
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Caesars will promises the following

A

75 drachmas to each Plebeian

55
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Who says speak hands for me

A

Casca

56
Q

Who is killed at the end of act three because of his name

A

Cinna the poet

57
Q

after the conspirators talk with Anthony he remains alone and ask Cesar to pardon him for what

A

being gentle with his murderers

58
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Who is the first to stab Cesar

A

Casca

59
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Who is the last to stab Cesar

A

Brutus

60
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who are Caesars last two warnings from

A

soothsayer and artemidorus

61
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how do they distract Cesar

A

with talk of publius

62
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what does Brutus say after Caesar’s death

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“wash in caesars blood”

63
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how many miles is seven Leagues

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21

64
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how long does Anthony keep Octavius outside of rome

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until talking to the people

65
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Who does Brutus love more

A

rome

66
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what does Anthony use in his speech

A

reverse psychology

67
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Who brings out Caesars will

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Anthony

68
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Who flees Rome in fear

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Brutus and Cassius

69
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what two things does Anthony compared to Lepidus and why

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A donkey because he will complain about the work given, and a horse because he has to be told what to do

70
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why was Cassius mad at Brutus

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because he denied his request to pardon Lucius Pella

71
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why is Brutus mad at Cassius

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because Cassie is denied Brutus money for his soldiers

72
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Cassie’s claims to be the better/older what

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soldier

73
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how many senators have Anthony and Octavius killed

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between 70 and 100

74
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how and why does Portia die

A

suicide by swallowing burning coals, because her husband paid no attention to her

75
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Who says “a friend should bear his friends infirmities”

A

Cassius

76
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what warning does a ghost give Brutus

A

“I will see thee at Philippi”

77
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what is the ghost talking to Brutus and example of

A

foreshadowing

78
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why doesn’t Cassius want to move forward to Philippi

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he wants the enemy to come to them and waste their energy

79
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why does Brutus want to move to Philippi

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he wants to gain more troops

80
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Who does Cassius blame his exaggerated emotions on

A

his mother

81
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what does Brutus’s line “if I do live “tell the audience about his attitude towards the war

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he has a negative mindset wondering if victory will come to them in the war

82
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what are Cassius biggest downfalls

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controlled by emotions, greed

83
Q

Roman emperor

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Julius Caesar

84
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Brutus’ wife

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portia

85
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caesar’s wife

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Calpurnia

86
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Julius Caesar’s grandnephew and heir

A

octavius

87
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loyal friend and supporter of Cesar

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marc antony

88
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A Roman general responsible for the reconciliation of Anthony and Octavius

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lepitus

89
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if fortuneteller who tries to warn Julius Caesar of his fate

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soothsayer

90
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Roman concerned with Caesars rise to power, leader of the conspiracy against Julius Caesar

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cassius

91
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A poet fatally confused with cinna the conspirator

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cinna the poet

92
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Roman senator, leader of the conspiracy against Julius Caesar

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brutus

93
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List the conspirators with Brutus and Cassius

A 
trebonius 
cinna
casca
decius
legarius
94
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in what river did Caesar challenge Cassius to a swimming contest

A

The Tiber

95
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Who describes Cassius as lean and hungry looking

A

caesar

96
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Who says the line “it’s all Greek to me”

A

Casca

97
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Who is Lucius’ master

A

Brutus

98
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Who suggest bringing Cicero into the conspirators group

A

Cassius

99
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which of the conspirators was sick and not at the original meeting

A

legarius

100
Q

Who comes to retrieve Cesar and take him to the senate house

A

decius

101
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what time does portia send lucius to go and check in brutus

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9 am

102
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Who is the third person to kneel before Caesar

A

Cassius

103
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who said “when Caesar says do this it is performed”

A

antony

104
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which conspirator is described as sour

A

casca

105
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where does Cassius place his hand written letters

A

praetors chair, window, and up with the wax on old brutus’ statue

106
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when does Brutus decide Caesar must be killed

A

act 2 scene 1

107
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after distributing the letters where does Cassius tell everyone to meet

A

Pompeii’s porch

108
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Who found one of the letters in Brutus’s window

A

lucius

109
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at what time did the conspirators disperse from the garden

A

3 am

110
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who is portia’s father

A

cato

111
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how many warnings did Cesar receive about the Ides of March

A 
6 
two from soothsayer 
one from priest 
one from calpurnia
one from soothsayer 
one from artemidorus
112
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List all of the conspirators according to artemidorus’ letter

A 
brutus 
cassius 
casca 
cinna 
trebonius 
metellus
decius 
lugarius
113
Q

Who do the conspirators think will disclose their secret to Cesar

A

popillius

114
Q

Who is in charge of distracting Anthony

A

trebonius

115
Q

in Cassius’ story where was he when he got ill

A

spain

116
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what disease was Caesar said to have

A

The falling sickness

117
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Who said “and so near will I be that your best friends shall with i had been further”

A

trebonius

118
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Who arrives at Brutus’ house with Cassius

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trebonius, decius, casca, cinna, metellus

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