Julius Caesar Exam Review
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Flavius and Marullus are upset at the Roman people because they celebrate this person’s return to Rome.
When a Roman citizen says he is a mender of bad souls, it upsets Marullus. Why does it upset him?
What is the name of the Feast in Act I?
A soothsayer warns Caesar to “beware” what date?
Caesar wants Antony to touch Calpurnia’s shoulder during the race so that she can shake off her “curse of ____________.”
To help convince Brutus to murder Caesar, Cassius tells Brutus that “sometimes men are masters of their _______.”
This character tells Brutus and Cassius what happened during the feast.
Caesar claims not to like Cassius. Caesar insists that he wants men who are “fat, ____, and sleep well at night” around him.
Caesar refused the crown to Rome how many times?
Who offered Caesar the crown to Rome?
When Caesar fell down and foamed at the mouth, Brutus claims that Caesar might have _____________ or the falling sickness.
Name four bad omens during Act I, Scene 3.
This character forges letters to throw in Brutus’ window.
Act II
What is the name of Brutus’ servant boy?
What is the date of Act II, Scene 1?
Cassius wants to kill this character along with Caesar.
Brutus claims that once Caesar is dead, Antony can do no more than Caesar’s arm can do when Caesar’s _____ is cut off.
Name the five conspirators that are with Cassius when they arrive at Brutus’ house.
What do Portia and Brutus argue about?
What is the name of the last conspirator to arrive?
Name 3 bad omens in Act II, Scene 2.
What does Calpurnia dream will happen to Caesar?
Caesar eventually decides to listen to Calpurnia and stay at home on March 15, until this character arrives.
How does this character interpret the dream?
Explain the purpose of Artemidorus in the play.
Act III
What is the date of Act III, Scene 1?
This character wishes the conspirators “enterprise” go well.
Who is the first to stab Caesar?
Who is the last to stab Caesar?
How many times was Caesar stabbed?
What were Caesar’s last words (in Middle English)?
Explain how Brutus and Cassius “broke the 4th wall” in Act III, Scene 1.
At first, how does Antony react to the murderers of Caesar?
Once the murders of Caesar leave, how does Antony react?
Antony carries the body of Caesar with him during his speech and later claims to have the ____ of Caesar.
How much money does Caesar leave to the people of Rome? (in Drachmas)
Why is Cinna the Poet killed?
Act IV
What are the 2nd triumvirate members deciding to do in Act IV, Scene 1?
What two animals does Antony liken Lepidus to?
Name two things that Cassius and Brutus argue about in the tent.
How do Cassius and Brutus solve their problems?
How did Portia die?
Why does Shakespeare bring up Portia’s death twice?
What does the Ghost of Caesar warn Brutus about?
Act V
Before the battle begins, Octavius/Antony want to ________ with Brutus/Cassius.
How does Cassius die?
Who helps Cassius in his death?
How does Brutus die?
Who helps Brutus in his death?
What does Antony say about Brutus’ character in Act V, Scene 5?