Julius Caesar Act III Quiz Flashcards
What does the soothsayer mean by “Aye Caesar, but not gone.”
The day is not over yet; it is till the Ides of March
What does Metellus Cimber beg Caesar to do? What is his response?
To bring Metellus’ brother back from banishment, Caesar responds no
What does Caesar mean by “Et tu Brute?” as he falls? How is Caesar feeling at this moment?
And you Brutus, I think he is feeling betrayed
What message does Antony send Brutus? What does Antony do when he meets the men?
He sends word that he loved Caesar, but he will serve Brutus as long as he doesn’t hurt him for his past alliances.
What does Antony request?
If he can speak at Caesar’s funeral and have his body.
What warning does Brutus give Antony?
Brutus will talk first and explain why he killed Caesar; Antony can praise Caesar but he cannot trash talk Brutus or the other conspirators
In his soliloquy, what does Antony vow?
To get revenge for Caesar by killing the conspirators.
What does Antony want Octavius Caesar’s servant to do? Why?
Not to come yet because it is too dangerous.
What reason does Brutus give for Caesar’s assassination?
He loved Caesar, but loves Rome and its citizens more.
After Brutus speaks how do the citizens feel about him? About Caesar?
They treat Brutus with respect and think of Caesar as a tyrant/
Why doesn’t Brutus stop Antony’s speech?
Because he is not even there.
What does Antony say he has in his possession? What does the crowd want him to do?
Caesars will; they want him to read it.
What does Antony show the citizens? What is their reaction?
Caesar’s body, specifically the stab wounds. This makes them angry at the conspirators.
What did Antony claim that Caesar left his citizens in his will?
money and land
What happens to Cinna as he travels to Caesar’s funeral?
He gets murdered.
