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Julius Caesar Test Flashcards

1
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What is the setting of the first scene?

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a street in Rome

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2
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Why have the shopkeepers left work?

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To celebrate Caesar because he defeated Pompey

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What is Marullus and Flavius’ reaction to the citizen’s behavior? Why?

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They are upset and angry because these people supported Pompey yesterday and now support Caesar

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What important information about the political and social atmosphere does Shakespeare provide us in the first scene?

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Caesar vs Pompey and wealthy vs. poor/laborers

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What does Caesar want Antony to do when he runs by Calpurnia? Why?

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to whip her because Caesar is trying to get Calpurnia pregnant

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What does the soothsayer tell Caesar? What is Caesar’s reaction?

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“Beware the Ides of March” and Caesar doesn’t care and blows them off

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How has Brutus been feeling lately? How does this open a door for Cassius?

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Brutus has been feeling uneasy. Cassius is going to find out what’s bothering him

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What is your reaction to Brutus’ lines: “Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius,/that you would have me seek into myself/ for that which is not in me?” What might this hesitation or caution foreshadow?

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betrayal by Brutus and betrayal by Cassius to Caesar

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what does Brutus love (even more than his own life)?

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loves the name of honor (he would die for honor)

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Why does Cassius tell Brutus the story about Caesar swimming the Tiber River? What does this reveal about Caesar? What does this reveal about Cassius?

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Cassius tells this story to make Caesar look weak and human. Caesar is not as strong as he portrays himself. Cassius wants Caesar to fail

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Describe Brutus’ reaction to Cassius’ ideas

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He’d rather be a follower than a leader

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Why does Caesar distrust Cassius? Why does Caesar not fear Cassius however?

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he’s smart;observant;analytical. He does not fear him because Caesar is in charge

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Why does Caesar tell Antony to “Come on [his] right side?”

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Caesar is deaf in his left ear

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Explain why the crown was offered to Caesar three times. What is your reaction to this spectacle?

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the crown is offered three times to make Caesar seem humble. Caesar wants to be kings, badly, but must gain the favor of his people

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Why does Caesar faint? Why does Caesar say: “No, Caesar hath it now; but you and I/and honest Casca we have the falling sickness”? To what is Cassius referring?

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Caesar has a seizure
They have the sickness because they have to bow down to Caesar.
They are referring to Caesar’s power

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Explain how Casca’s line “…but for my own part, it was Greek to me.” Explain how his line is iconic.

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Casca is very smart and understood what was being said

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What doubts does Cassius reveal about Brutus in his soliloquy?

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Brutus does not have the confidence

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How does Cassius plan to convince Brutus that he is more noble and loved than Caesar?

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writing letters from fake people

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What is the weather like in the opening scene of scene 3?

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storming

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how does the storming at the beginning of scene 3 contribute to the mood? Why is this mood significant?

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makes everyone uneasy and on edge; killing Caesar tomorrow

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Why does Cassius say “I exposed my naked chest to the thunder-bolt”? To what could Cassius be referring?

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hit by lightning = not killing Caesar
not hit by lightning = killing Caesar

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Why is Casca eager to convince Brutus to join the conspiracy?

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everyone loves him

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23
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What directions does Cassius give Cinna? What does Cassius hope to accomplish with this task?

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He gives Cinna a letter to convince Brutus; He’s trying to convince Brutus to join them

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24
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Through the analogy of a ladder, how does Brutus explain what happens when someone gains power?

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they forget where they came from

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25
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To what does Brutus compare Caesar?

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a snake that hasn’t hatched

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26
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What day is it? Why is this significant?

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March 14; Caesar is going to die tomorrow

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27
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Brutus explains that he has not been able to sleep. How does he explain what happens to a man’s conscience between the “acting of a dreadful thing/ and the first motion”?

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he made the decision to kill Caesar but hasn’t done it yet

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28
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How are Cassius and Brutus related?

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brothers-in-law

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29
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Why does Brutus insist that the men do not need an oath?

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because their word is it, they are true honorable Romans

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30
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Why do the men want Cicero on their side at first? Why do they change their minds?

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He’s old and wise and will make them look good; Brutus said he won’t do what he’s told

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31
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Who does Cassius want to murder in addition to Caesar?

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Mark Antony

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What is Brutus’ response to Cassius wanting to kill Antony?

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he’s worthless and won’t do anything

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How does Decius plan to get Caesar to come to the capital?

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by flattering him

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34
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What has Portia noticed about Brutus’ recent behavior?

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he’s acting weird, not sleeping/eating, and he’s ignoring her

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What reasons does Portia give to insist that Brutus reveal his feelings to her?

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They’re married
She’s strong enough
She survived her dad’s death
She stabs herself in the thigh

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36
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What does Portia do to prove her strength to Brutus? What is your reaction to this act?

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she stabs herself in the thigh; she’s crazy, stubborn, and manipulative

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Why has Calpurnia been unable to sleep? About what omens does Calpurnia tell Caesar?

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She had a dream Caesar died; a lion gave birth in the streets, earthquakes, and storms

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38
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Why does Caesar insist on leaving the house?

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because he’s brave and not scared

39
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On what evidence do the priests recommend that Caesar not leave his house?

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they can’t find the heart of a bird

40
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How does Decius convince Caesar to leave?

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re-interprets Calpurnia’s dream to be positive

41
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Caesar instructs his men to keep close to him. What is the irony?

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they’re going to kill him

42
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Artemidorus reads from a letter in the beginning of scene 3. Who wrote the letter and what does he plan to do with it?

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Artemidorus wrote the letter and plans to warn Caesar with it

43
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What is ironic about Portia’s statement: “How hard it is for women to keep a secret”?

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She talks about how strong she was, but now it is hard for her to keep the secret

44
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What instructions does Portia give Lucius?

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to check on Brutus at the Senate house

45
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Whom do Portia and Lucius run into? Where is he going? Why?

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The soothsayer; he’s going to find Caesar and warn him

46
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What does the soothsayer mean by “Ay, Caesar but not gone”?

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the day isn’t over yet/he can still die

47
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What does Metellius Cimber beg Caesar to do? what is his response?

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to let his brother not be banished; Caesar says no

48
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What does Caesar mean by “Et tu, Brute?” as he falls? How do you think Caesar felt in this moment?

A

“and you, Brutus?” he felt betrayed by his best friend

49
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What message does Antony send to Brutus? What does Antony do when he meets the men?

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asks to talk for an explanation and then shakes their bloody hand

50
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What does Antony request?

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a funeral and Caesar’s body

51
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What warning does Brutus give Antony?

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don’t say anything bad about them or blame them

52
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In his soliloquy, what does Antony vow?

A

get revenge

53
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What does Antony want Octavius’ servant to do? Why?

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tell Octavius to stay put; it’s dangerous they don’t know what will happen to him

54
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What reason does Brutus give for Caesar’s assassination?

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he was too ambitious

55
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After Brutus speaks, how do the citizens feel about him? about Caesar?

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They love Brutus and hate Caesar

56
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Why doesn’t Brutus stop Antony’s speech?

A

Brutus left

57
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What does Antony say that he has in his possession? What does the crown want Antony to do?

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Caesar’s will and the crowd wanted to hear the will

58
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What does Antony show the citizens? What is their reaction?

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Caesar’s body and stab wounds; they are mad and angry

59
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What did Antony claim that Caesar left his citizens in his will?

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money and land

60
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What happens to Cinna as her travels to Caesar’s funeral? Who do the citizens mistake him for?

A

he got ambushed and died; Cinna the conspirator

61
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The scene of Cinna dying is often providing some comic relief. Why do you think Shakespeare included this here?

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the sad emotion ends up on Cinna the poet. People were angry and he was mistaken as Cinna the conspirator

62
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To what does Lepidus consent?

A

to kill his brother

63
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How does Antony feel about Lepidus? To what does Antony compare him?

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calls him an ass and compares him to his horse

64
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How has Brutus been feeling towards Cassius lately?

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nervous, concerned, something is up

65
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To where do Brutus and Cassius go at the end of this scene? Why?

A

to the tent to talk in private

66
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Why is Cassius angry with Brutus?

A

Brutus accused him of taking bribes

67
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What is Brutus’ reaction to Cassius’ complaint?

A

he does not deny it

68
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What is happening between Cassius and Brutus? Why is this important?

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they’re fighting; they’re supposed to be on the same team/same side

69
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Why does Cassius take out his dagger?

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he’s a drama queen and his trying to prove his loyalty to Brutus

70
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On whom does Cassius blame his temper?

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his mother

71
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Who interrupts Cassius and Brutus? Why?

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a poet; to break up the tension

72
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What has happened to Portia? How did this happen?

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Portia died by suicide by swallowing hot coals

73
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What is Brutus’ plan of attack?

A

march to Philippi

74
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What does Brutus ask Lucius to do for him? what happens to Lucius?

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He asks him to play him a song to go to sleep and Lucius falls asleep

75
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What does Caesar’s ghost tell Brutus?

A

“I will see you at Philippi”

76
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where does the opening scene in act 5 take place?

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the plains of philippi

77
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How does Octavius contradict Antony earlier in this scene

A

who’s going to go what direction

78
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What happens when the men meet before their battle?

A

they trash talk one another

79
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Whose birthday is it?

A

Cassius’

80
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What omens does Cassius finally believe?

A

the eagles being replaced by scavenger birds

81
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What are Cassius and Brutus worried about?

A

what to do if they lose

82
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What message does Brutus send to Cassius?

A

go attack Octavius

83
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What move does Brutus make that virtually destroys Cassius’ side?

A

tells him to attack Octavius

84
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What does Cassius ask Pindarus to do? Why?

A

to kill him because he thinks Titinius is dead

85
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How does Caesar finally get revenge against Cassius?

A

Cassius dies by the same sword that killed Caesar

86
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What do we find out about Pindarus’ report to Cassius before Cassius takes his life?

A

it was not accurate, they were Brutus and Cassius’ tents, not Antony’s

87
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What does Titinius do after he sees Cassius’ body?

A

kills himself because he thinks he’s the reason Cassius is dead

88
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How does Caesar gain his revenge?

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by the sword Cassius used to kill himself

89
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Explain why the soldiers think they have captured Brutus?

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Lucilius pretends to be Brutus because the soldiers don’t know any better

90
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What does Brutus ask Clitus to do? What is Clitus’ response to this request?

A

to kill him and he says no

91
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What does Brutus request of Volumnius?

A

to kill him

92
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Who finally gives into Brutus’ request?

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Strato

93
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How does Antony feel about Brutus?

A

He thinks Brutus is the noblest Roman of them all

94
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What does Octavius say they will do for Brutus? Why do you think they omit mention of Cassius? Explain your reasoning?

A

they will give Brutus a funeral because Brutus did everything for the good of Rome

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