Why does Brutus decide to join the conspiracy against Caesar?

He wants to protect Rome from tyranny

At the beginning of Act I, Scene iii, when Casca describes the thunderstorm, why is he upset?

He is afraid the gods are angry & something bad will happen.

According to Antony, why was Brutus a better man than Cassius?

Brutus acted out of honor and not envy

What does Antony's servant come to say to the conspirators before he enters?

he praises Brutus and requests to hear his reason for murder

Explain the difference between views of Caesar held by Brutus and Cassius

Cassius wants to kill him, Brutus wants to better Rome

What is the best reason Shakespeare gives Octavius the last lines in the play?

to ensure the honor Brutus deserves

Why does Calpurnia ask Caesar not to go to the Senate?

She believes her frightening dreams are bad omens.

What are the reactions of Brutus and Cassius toward Antony speaking?

Brutus agrees while Cassius is apprehensive

What is the purpose of adding Act III Scene III (Cinna the poet murdered)?

to show just how chaotic and aggressive a mob could become

How do Flavius and Marullus plan to "...pull from Caesar's wing..." a growing feather?

Take down all tributaries that honor him

What is the MAIN reason Brutus disagrees with Cassius about killing Marc Antony?

It would make them look like butchers not purgers

What frightens Brutus at the end of Act IV?

the appearance of Caesar’s ghost warning him about Philipi

All of following are true of a misinterpretation in Act 5 EXCEPT:

Pindurus kills himself when he sees Titinius is dead

How does Caesar respond to this warning?

He thinks he is a dreamer and continues on

What is the purpose of the poet who breaks into their tent at the end of their argument?

to help deescalate the conflict and progress the plot

What is the first conflict that arises between Cassius and Brutus?

Brutus thinks Cassius is taking bribes.

All of the following are elements of Cassius and Brutus' strategic disagreement EXCEPT:

Brutus got news about the bad terrain and wants to plan more

What news did Messala bring Brutus at the end of Act 4 Scene 3

Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus have had a 100 Senators killed

How does Act V begin with the 2 pairs of generals before battle?

Both sides trade insults and accuse each other

At the beginning of Act I, Scene ii, what warning does a soothsayer give?

He warns Caesar to beware of "the ides of March."

What does Cassius plan to do in order to make sure Brutus is persuaded over the next month?

Send him notes forged by citizens full of flattery

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1
What sad news does Cassius realize most likely was the cause for Brutus' grievous actions?
Portia died
he is dying
Lucius died
his horse died
2
Who said it: "Indeed, it is a strange-disposed time: But men may construe things..."
Casca
Decius
Cinna
Cicero
3
Why does Brutus decide to join the conspiracy against Caesar?
He wants to protect Rome from tyranny
He hopes to become king himself.
He wants to see Cassius on the throne.
He seeks revenge for Pompey’s death.
4
Shakespeare eventually took over "The Theater" and renamed it the "Sphere Theater".
False
False
True
True
5
At the beginning of Act I, Scene iii, when Casca describes the thunderstorm, why is he upset?
He is afraid the gods are angry & something bad will happen.
He is afraid he will be hit by lightning and will be killed.
He is worried the thunderstorm is the sound of battle.
He fears Caesar is angry & will blame the weather on him.
6
Cassius finally starts becoming superstitious as he sees _____replaced by ______ before battle.
flies/gnats
eagles/scavenger birds
horses/donkeys
owls/pigeons
7
According to Antony, why was Brutus a better man than Cassius?
Brutus refused to give up and persevered to the end
Brutus was braver and not cowardice
Brutus was smarter and avoided grieving
Brutus acted out of honor and not envy
8
What does Antony's servant come to say to the conspirators before he enters?
he congratulates Brutus for the victory
he expresses anger and vows to avenge Caesar's death
he praises Brutus and requests to hear his reason for murder
he surrenders and asks for safe passage out of the city
9
Shakespeare only has 12 plays
False
False
True
True
10
In Act IV, Scene i, Antony compares Lepidus to his horse; what can you tell about Antony?
He fears Lepidus.
He respects Lepidus.
He is just using Lepidus.
He is just making a joke.
11
Who said it: “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears;"
Antony
Brutus
Caesar
Cassius
12
Who is the one who helps kill Brutus?
Strato
Dardinius
Clitus
Volumnius
13
Who said it: "Speak, hands for me!"
Decius
Cicero
Casca
Cinna
14
Explain the difference between views of Caesar held by Brutus and Cassius
Cassius wants to kill him, Brutus wants to better Rome
Brutus wants to honor him, Cassius wants to honor Rome
Brutus wants to kill him, Cassius wants to better Rome
Brutus wants to ignore him, Cassius wants to die for Rome
15
What is the best reason Shakespeare gives Octavius the last lines in the play?
to expose the nature of Rome's next leader
to distract the reader from the tragedy
to prove that these deaths are in vain
to ensure the honor Brutus deserves
16
Who said it: “Let me have men about me that are fat, leek-headed men..."
Antony
Caesar
Brutus
Cassius
17
Who said it: “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars”
Antony
Caesar
Brutus
Cassius
18
What overall impression does Shakespeare give of the commoners in Act 3?
they respect nobleman
they do not care for politics
they are easily manipulated
they are men of principle
19
Who said it: "Giving myself a voluntary wound Here, in the thigh:”
Portia
Brutus
Calphurnia
Lucius
20
There are many conspiracy theories surrounding Shakespeare's life
False
True
False
True
21
Why does Calpurnia ask Caesar not to go to the Senate?
She has heard rumors of a dangerous conspiracy.
She knows that Caesar is going to demand the crown.
She feels sick and needs his loving attention.
She believes her frightening dreams are bad omens.
22
Who said it: “when Caesar says ‘do this’, it is performed”
Caesar
Antony
Cassius
Brutus
23
Who do Antony and Octavius really capture after they think they have Brutus?
Strato
Titurus? Yikes! (@BiancaM)
Volumnius
Lucilius
24
Why does Cassius say he has such a bad temper?
he hasn't eaten in over 48 hours
he is drunk
he got it from his mom
he got it from his dad
25
What are the reactions of Brutus and Cassius toward Antony speaking?
Brutus agrees while Cassius is apprehensive
They both refuse
They both agree
Cassius agrees while Brutus is apprehensive
26
What is the purpose of adding Act III Scene III (Cinna the poet murdered)?
to show how Romans hated names beginning with C
to show just how chaotic and aggressive a mob could become
to show just how much they loved their country
the show how submissive they were
27
How do Flavius and Marullus plan to "...pull from Caesar's wing..." a growing feather?
Frame him for being a tyrant
Take down all tributaries that honor him
Trip in front of all the citizens
Cut a hole his toga
28
Who said it: "Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead! "
Cinna
Casca
Cicero
Decius
29
What is the MAIN reason Brutus disagrees with Cassius about killing Marc Antony?
Marc Antony will just end up killing himself
It would make them look like butchers not purgers
Marc Antony can be persuaded to join their side
It would spark too many people joining the conspiracy
30
What frightens Brutus at the end of Act IV?
a nightmare about Cassius
a nightmare about Antony
the appearance of Caesar’s ghost warning him about Philipi
the appearance of Portia’s ghost
31
All of following are true of a misinterpretation in Act 5 EXCEPT:
Cassius thinks Titinius dies and feels guilt for sending him
Pindurus kills himself when he sees Titinius is dead
Pindurus is ordered and obligates to kill Cassius
Titinius kills himself when he sees Cassius is dead
32
Who said it: "Caesar, thou art revenged. Even with the sword that kill'd thee."
Brutus
Caesar
Cassius
Antony
33
Brutus disagrees with Cassius on all of the following ideas while in the garden EXCEPT:
killing Marc Antony as well
making an oath
including Cicero
which murder weapon to use
34
Shakespeare married Anne Frank?
False
False
True
True
35
How does Caesar respond to this warning?
He orders the soothsayer's death
He is worried and contemplative
He thinks he is a dreamer and continues on
He acts like he ignores him but deep down believe it
36
Who said it: “This dream is all amiss interpreted; It was a vision fair and fortunate:”
Casca
Cinna
Decius
Cicero
37
What is the purpose of the poet who breaks into their tent at the end of their argument?
to show just how detached Brutus has become
to show how light hearted Cassius is
to expose secrets of the enemies
to help deescalate the conflict and progress the plot
38
Who said it: “Not that I loved Cæsar less, but that I loved Rome more.”
Lucius
Portia
Brutus
Calphurnia
39
Who said it: "Till then, my noble friend, chew upon this..."
Brutus
Caesar
Antony
Cassius
40
What are Caesar's last 3 words?
Et tu brute?
Freedom, liberty, Tyranny is dead.
Long live MEEEEEEEE
Then fall Caesar
41
How does Decius persuade Caesar to go to the Senate?
Threats
Flattery
Guilt
Shame
42
What is the first conflict that arises between Cassius and Brutus?
Brutus thinks Cassius is taking bribes.
Cassius thinks Brutus is taking bribes.
Brutus thinks Cassius is a traitor.
Cassius thinks Brutus is a traitor.
43
Who said it: “If this were true, then should I know this secret. I grant I am a woman”
Calphurnia
Portia
Brutus
Lucius
44
Which Shakespearean play does not include a protagonist's encounter with a ghost?
Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth
Richard III
Hamlet
45
All of the following are elements of Cassius and Brutus' strategic disagreement EXCEPT:
Brutus wants to leave ASAP to gather more troops along way
Brutus believes they have momentum and need to press on
Cassius favors rest to marching long distances before battle
Brutus got news about the bad terrain and wants to plan more
46
What news did Messala bring Brutus at the end of Act 4 Scene 3
Antony has fled and the city is in turmoil.
Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus have had a 100 Senators killed
Portia didn't actually die but faked her death
The rioting has stopped and it is safe .
47
Brutus used all of the following rhetorical devices in his speech EXCEPT:
establishing his ethos
appealing to logos
the use of prose language
appealing to pathos
48
How does Act V begin with the 2 pairs of generals before battle?
Both sides try to make peace before the fighting begins
Brutus and Cassius try to make peace with their enemies
Antony and Octavius try to make peace with their enemies
Both sides trade insults and accuse each other
49
At the beginning of Act I, Scene ii, what warning does a soothsayer give?
He warns Caesar to beware of Brutus, his friend.
He warns Caesar to beware of "the ides of March."
He warns Caesar to beware of his wife, Calpurnia.
He warns Caesar to beware of plotters in his midst.
50
The word "Caesar" is actually where we get "to cease"
True
False
False
True
51
What does Cassius plan to do in order to make sure Brutus is persuaded over the next month?
Send him notes forged by citizens full of flattery
Send him notes stamped in blood
Send him notes of threats
Send him notes forged from Caesar
52
Why is Brutus considered a tragic hero?
He did what his friend Cassius asked him to do.
He was bad, but many people loved him anyway.
He never made any mistakes and sacrificed himself.
He was noble, but his own flaws caused his downfall.
53
Who said it: “Say he is sick.”
Brutus
Calphurnia
Lucius
Portia
54
All of the following were signs warning Caesar EXCEPT:
an eagle swooping down on him while in the capitol
a soothsayer's prophecy
a dream of his statue pouring forth blood
a heartless beast after a sacrifice
55
In Act I, Scene i, why do Flavius and Marullus try to stop people from celebrating?
They worry that Caesar will be offended by the crowd.
They think celebration disrespects the feast of Lupercal.
They feel that Caesar will be embarrassed by the attention.
They resent that Caesar has defeated and murdered Pompey.
56
Shakespeare married Anne Frank?
False
True
True
False
57
Shakespeare's DOB and DOD are celebrated on the same day?
True
True
False
False
58
Antony used all of the following rhetorical devices in his speech EXCEPT:
the use of verse langauge
establishing his ethos
appealing to pathos
appealing to logos
59
How does Caesar ironically respond right before he's killed?
fearfully and suspiciously
reasonably and logically
kindly and sympathetically
proudly and arrogantly
60
All of the following are stipulations that Brutus puts on Antony before he speaks EXCEPT:
He must speak second
He must say that they allowed him to speak
He mustn't speak ill of the conspirators
He must tell 3 jokes
61
In Act I, Scene ii, why does Cassius flatter Brutus?
He wants Brutus to marry his daughter in March.
He fears that Brutus may try to kill him or Casca.
He needs Brutus to support his plot against Caesar.
He wants Brutus to leave Rome so Caesar will retire.
62
Who is coincidentally returning at a perfect time for Antony?
Lepidus
Cassius
Octavius
Pompey's sons
63
How do Antony and Octavius treat Brutus’ followers after capturing them?
They force the captives to fight for them.
They kill every one of the captives.
They force the captives to kill Brutus.
They keep all of the captives safe.
64
All of the following are accurate roles of the conspirators EXCEPT:
Casca - stabbing first
Cinna - tripping him
Decius - convince him to come to capitol
Metellus Cimber - petition brother for distraction
65
What is the most conceivable way that Portia committed suicide (swallowing fire)
she took poison
she burnt herself at the stake
she died of carbon monoxide poisoning
she actually swallowed burning coals
66
In Act IV, how has the relationship between Brutus and Cassius changed?
They are more suspicious.
They are more patient.
They are more bored.
They are more respectful.
67
According to Casca, how did Caesar react when he was offered the crown?
He accepted it 3 times but really wanted to reject it.
He rejected it 3 times, but he really wanted to accept it.
He rejected it twice but accepted when the crowd insisted.
He accepted it because Calpurnia would get a crown, too.
68
Who said it: "Madam, what should I do? Run to the Capitol, and nothing else?"
Calphurnia
Portia
Lucius
Brutus
69
At the beginning of Act IV, what are Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus discussing?
which Romans must die so the three can keep their power
how to work peacefully with Brutus and Cassius
how to honor Caesar’s will by dividing his wealth fairly
which Romans must be rewarded for their loyal service

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