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JULIUS CAESAR ACTIVITY PACKET
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English 123
Ms. Bryant & Mrs. Klett
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CHARACTER LIST
Julius Caesar- A great Roman general who has recently returned to Rome as a victory in Spain. There is a
great possibility that he may soon become king. If Caesar becomes king, it would mean the end of
Rome’s republican system of government, in which the senators representing the people of Rome hold
the most power.
Brutus- A high-ranking, well-regarded Roman nobleman. Brutus is motivated by his sense of honor, and places
the good of Rome above his own personal interests or feelings. Brutus’ sense of honor is also his
weakness, as he tends to assume that all people act as fairly as he. Brutus admires Caesar and considers
him one of his closest friends.
Antony- A loyal friend of Caesar’s. He is a passionate pleasure seeker, rather than disciplined. Antony is often
compared to that of a frat boy.
Cassius- A talented and longtime acquaintance of Caesar. Cassius resents the facts that the Roman people treat
Caesar like a god.
Octavius- Caesar’s adopted son and appointed successor.
Casca- One of the conspirators. Casca is a tribune (an official elected to represent the common people of
Rome), who resents Caesar’s ambition.
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Calphurnia- Caesar’s wife. Calphurnia is a big believer of omens associated with her nightmares. She is sterile
and therefore cannot have any children. This is important because during this time, all male
soldiers wanted a son to pass their name down to upon their death.
Portia- Brutus’ wife and the daughter of Cato, a noble Roman who took sides against Caesar. Portia is used to
being her husband’s confidant, so she is upset when he suddenly refuses to speak his mind.
Flavius & Murellus- Two tribunes who condemn the Plebians for their fickleness in cheering Caesar when
they had previously cheered for Caesar’s enemy, Pompeii.
Cicero- A Roman senator.
Lepidus- The third member of Antony and Octavius’ coalition. Although Antony has a low opinion of Lepidus,
Octavius trusts Lepidus’s loyalty.
Decius- A member of the conspiracy.
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CHARACTER ANALYSIS CHART
ACT I
JULIUS
CAESAR
BRUTUS
CASSIUS
MARK
ANTONY
ACT II
ACT III
ACTS IV & V
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PERFECT 10 DIRECTIONS
For this unit we will be using the Perfect 10. The perfect 10 is composed of a bunch of squares
containing mini-projects, each with a specific value. The students will be randomly asked to select a
project periodically throughout the unit to complete. This allows students to complete mini- projects of
their choice as they read the text, and is a break from the traditional answering of review questions. In an
effort to “complete” the task, students must complete enough projects to achieve the passing score of a
10. Projects are to be completed one at a time and ONLY when assigned by the teacher. Additionally, on
the date they are due, each individual project will be collected and scored by the teacher. Students will be
given 2 days from the date of assignment to complete each task.
These are independent projects; therefore, while students are encouraged to approach teachers
with any questions, the teachers cannot assist you in the completion of them.
Other important facts to note:
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If projects are not handed in the day they are due, you do not receive the points. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Anyone who is absent on the day they are due must hand them in immediately upon their return
or it will result in the grade of a zero.
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The writing portions of each project must be TYPED. This must be done in size 12, Times New
Roman font, and with a 1” margin. You are receiving 2 days for each project for this reason. NO
EXCEPTIONS. In the event that your printer does not work, you may submit the writing portions of
each project electronically to either ____________________@spboe.org or ____________________@spboe.org.
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After each mini-project you complete you must get the signature of a teacher in that box before
crossing it out. Also, you must hold on to each graded project as proof of completion and for credit.
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REVIEW QUESTIONS
ACT I
Scene I
1. At the beginning of Act I Scene I, who are Flavius and Murellus, and why are they upset?
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Scene II
1. What advice does the Soothsayer give Caesar? What is Caesar’s reaction?
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2. In your own words describe Brutus.
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3. Describe the three times Caesar rejected the crown? Why does Cassius claim he rejects it?
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Scene III
1. Why does Casca think the weather is an omen from the gods?
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2. By the end of Act I, who are the 8 conspirators?
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ACT II
Scene I
1. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1 why does Brutus reveal he hasn’t slept?
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2. Why does Brutus say the conspirators should not swear to their resolution? Do you agree or disagree
with him?
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3. Why does Brutus say they should not kill Mark Antony? How does he say Caesar should be killed?
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4. Why does Cassius suspect they will have a have time getting Caesar to the Capitol?
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5. Who is Portia, and why is she upset with Brutus?
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Scene II
1. Why does Calphurnia beg Caesar not to go to work? What is his response?
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2. What do the priests find and recommend Caesar to do? How does he interpret their findings?
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3. How does Decius interpret the dream? Does this change Caesar’s mind? Why or why not?
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Scene III
1. Re-write Artemidorus’ letter to Caesar in your own words. Why does he say he will go to the Capitol?
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2. Why does Portia sent Lucius to the Capitol?
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ACT III
Scene I
1. What matter do the conspirators pretend to discus with Caesar in order to distract him?
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2. Who is the first to stab Caesar and who is the last?
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3. “Et tu Brute?- Then fall, Caesar,” What does Caesar mean when saying this?
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4. When the conspirators refuse to kill Antony, what does he ask them to allow him to do? On what
condition do they allow his request to happen?
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Scene II
1. In his eulogy, why does Brutus say is the reason he killed Caesar? How do the people respond to him?
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2. How does Mark Antony eulogize Caesar? How does he use items like Caesar’s cloak and will to help
the Plebians understand how Caesar was wronged?
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3. What items does Caesar leave to the people of Rome in his will?
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4. By the end of scene II, where are the conspirators?
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Scene III
1. Why do the Plebians attack Cinna the Poet? What does this scene show about their feelings towards
Caesar?
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ACT IV
Scene I
1. Who is currently running Rome?
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2. Why does Antony compare Lepidus to his horse?
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Scene II
1. How has Brutus and Cassius’ relationship changed? Why do you think that is?
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2. Why do Brutus and Cassius go into a tent to talk?
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Scene III
1. How does Cassius say Brutus has wronged him? What is Brutus’ response? How have the men
changed from act one?
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2. Why does Brutus accuse Cassius of being greedy?
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3. What does Brutus reveal has happened to Portia? Why?
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4. What does one of the letters Messala receives tell him Octavius, Antony, and Lepidus have done?
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5. As the men prepare to meet Octavius and crew in Philippi, why does Cassius think it is not a good idea
to march there? Why does Brutus think they should? Whom do you agree with?
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6. At the end of Act 4 Scene 3, who visits Brutus? What does he tell him?
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ACT V
Scene I
1. When the two sides meet up, why does Cassius blame Brutus for their current situation?
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2. When does Octavius say he will put away his sword?
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3. What does Cassius reveal today is?
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4. How does Brutus feel about committing suicide? Why do he and Cassius say their goodbyes to one
another?
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Scene III
1. Why does Cassius say his life has “run full circle?”
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2. What do Pindarus and Cassius think has happened to Titinius? What does Cassius make Pindarus do
to earn his freedom?
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Scene IV
1. What directions does Antony give his men about the capture of Brutus?
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Scene V
1. At the beginning of Act 5 Scene 5, what do you think Brutus is whispering into the men’s ears? How
does Brutus know his hour has come?
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2. What does Brutus ask Strato to do?
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3. Why does Antony call Brutus “the noblest Roman of them all”
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SOLILQUY
A dramatic speech or monologue delivered in a play, in which a character talks to him or herself
and reveals their thoughts or feelings aloud.______ ____________________________________________
(Act 2, Scene I)
BRUTUS: The only way is to kill Caesar. I have no personal reason to strike at him—
only the best interest of the people. He wants to be crowned. The question is, how
would being king change him? Evil can come from good, just as poisonous snakes tend
to come out into the open on bright sunny days—which means we have to walk
carefully. If we crown him, I have to admit we’d be giving him the power to do
damage.
Rulers abuse their power when they separate it from compassion. To be honest, I’ve
never known Caesar to let his emotions get the better of his reason. But everyone
knows that an ambitious young man uses humility to advance himself, but when he
reaches the top, he turns his back on his supporters and reaches for the skies while
scorning those who helped him get where he is. Caesar might act like that. Therefore,
in case he does, we must hold him back. And since our quarrel is with his future
behavior, not what he does now, I must frame the argument like this: if his position is
furthered, his character will fulfill these predictions. And therefore we should liken
him to a serpent’s egg—once it has hatched, it becomes dangerous, like all serpents.
Thus we must kill him while he’s still in the shell…
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GROUP ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC
PARTICIPATION
GROUP WORK
VOICE
INFORMATION
PRESENTED
DETAILS
OVERALL
PRESENTATION
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All group
members
participate
equally.
Group members
help
each other as
needed.
All group
members speak
loud enough to
be heard by the
entire audience.
Information is
presented in an
organized way.
Group did an
immaculate job
depicting major
events of the
scene.
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All group
members
participate
Group members
help
each other as
needed.
Most group
members speak
loud enough to
be heard by the
entire audience.
Information is
presented in an
organized way.
Presentation
includes many
details from the
scene, but is
creatively
presented in
their own words.
Presentation
includes some
details from the
scene, and is
presented
mostly in their
own words.
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Some group
members
participate.
Some group
members speak
clearly and are
easy
to understand.
Only part of the
audience can
hear group
members.
Information is
only partially
organized.
Group did a
simple job
depicting events
from the scene
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Only 1 or 2
group
members
participate.
Most group
members
are hard to
understand.
Most of the
group members
cannot be heard
by the audience.
Information is
presented in a
disorganized
way.
Presentation
includes few
details from the
scene, and is
taken mostly
from the book.
Presentation
contains no
details from the
scene, and is
taken directly
from the book.
Group did a
satisfactory job
depicting events
from the scene.
Group did an
unsatisfactory
job depicting
events from the
scene.
TOTAL SCORE:_______________/24
GRADE TOTALS
24/24= 100%
23/24= 95%
22/24= 91%
21/24= 87%
20/24= 83%
19/24= 79%
18/24= 75%
17/24= 70%
16/24= 66%
15/24=62%
14/24=58%
13/24= 54%
12/24= 50%
11/24= 45%
10/24= 41%
9/24= 37%
8/24= 33%
7/24= 29%
6/24= 25%
5/24= 20%
4/24=16%
3/24= 12%
2/24= 8%
1/24= 4%