Of what does Calpurnia try to convince Caesar?

Her dreams are omens of tragedy, and he should not go to the Senate meeting

Antony wants to speak at Caesar's funeral. What reactions do Brutus and Cassius have?

Brutus agrees, but Cassius thinks it's dangerous to let Antony speak

Why doesn't Brutus want to sear an oath with the conspirators?

He thinks a just cause needs no oath to bind the doers to their cause

What does the note Artmidorus wants to give Caesar say?

It warns Caesar of the Conspiracy and names the conspirators

In the moments following Caesar's death, what do the conspirators proclaim to Justify their deeds?

"Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead!"

Why did Brutus and Cassius flee Rome?

Their lives were in danger after Antony's remarks at the funeral

What is the point of Act III, Scene III?

IT graphically shows the violent mood of the crowd.

What does Lucius give to Brutus in Act II, Scene I?

He brings the forged note that has been thrown through the window

How did Shakespeare become part owner of the Globe Theater?

He went in parthership with other company shareholders

Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy?

Brutus is well thought of by the people

What is ironic about the timing of Caesar's murder (in relation to the preceding events)?

He is killed just after proclaiming his magnificence and indestructibility

What is Casca's explanation of Caesar's sad look?

The crowd begs him to accept the crown, but he does not want it

In Scene I, what do Flavius and Murellus (Marcellus) want the commoners to do?

Break up, move along, and ignore Caesar's victory

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1
What year did Shakespeare die?
1614
1616
1612
1610
2
Of what does Calpurnia try to convince Caesar?
Her dreams are omens of tragedy, and he should not go to the Senate meeting
He should let her, and the other wives be present for his coronation
There is a terrible earthquake, and he should cancel the meeting
Her spies have told her that there is a plot against Caesar
3
Antony wants to speak at Caesar's funeral. What reactions do Brutus and Cassius have?
They both agree that it will help their cause
Brutus refuses, but Cassius thinks it will calm the people
They both refuse
Brutus agrees, but Cassius thinks it's dangerous to let Antony speak
4
Devoted follower of Caesar; defeats Brutus
Flavius
Mark Antony
Cassius
Metellus
5
Which period did Shakespeare flourish in?
The Classical Period
The Baroque Period
The Renaissance Period
The Middle Ages
6
In 1594, Shakespeare joined what theater company?
North Country Theater
Lord Chamberlain's Men
Royal Shakespeare Company
The National Theater of London
7
Why doesn't Brutus want to sear an oath with the conspirators?
He is planning to double-cross them later on
He thinks a just cause needs no oath to bind the doers to their cause
He is afraid Lucius will overhear him and run to warn Caesar
He thinks it is bad luck to swear an oath
8
Tribune who breaks up the crowd waiting to honor Caesar's triumph
Casca
Flavius
Metellus
Decius
9
What does the note Artmidorus wants to give Caesar say?
It is a speech for Caesar to deliver at the coronation
It warns Caesar of the Conspiracy and names the conspirators
It is a note from one of the senators who will not be a the meeting
It is a letter from Calpurnia. She apologizes and sends her love
10
In the moments following Caesar's death, what do the conspirators proclaim to Justify their deeds?
"Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead!"
"Fates, we will know your pleasures."
"Life! Liberty! The pursuit of happiness!"
"Et tu, Brute!"
11
Why did Brutus and Cassius flee Rome?
They were following their wives, who had left the city earlier
Their lives were in danger after Antony's remarks at the funeral
They had hidden Caesar's fortuen and wanted to recover it
They went to get the army to put down the riot
12
Caesar's Wife
Portia
Lucius
Cinna
Calpurnia
13
Sometimes after 1585, Shakespeare moved and began his career as an actor and playwright
True
False
14
Julius Caesar opens in what time period?
509 BC
60 BC
133 BC
44 BC
15
What is the point of Act III, Scene III?
IT graphically shows the violent mood of the crowd.
It lets us know what Brutus is thinking.
It encourages sympathy for Mark Antony.
It shows the people's dislike of bad poetry.
16
What does Lucius give to Brutus in Act II, Scene I?
He brings a note from Caesar asking him to come to the palace
He brings the forged note that has been thrown through the window
He brings a plate of eggs for breakfast
He bring Brutus a cup of wine to ease his troubled sleep
17
Vocab: Emulation
Envy
Temperament
Foreboding
Established
18
Shakespeare's creative powers peaked between 1600 and 1607 when he wrote what other plays?
Henry the VIII and The Tempest
A Midsummer Night's Dream and Othello
Hamlet and King Lear
None of the Above
19
How did Shakespeare become part owner of the Globe Theater?
He went in parthership with other company shareholders
He sold his plays to purchase ownership of the Globe
He never owned it, instead had a sponsorship to perform his plays
He saved his money and had it built
20
Shakespeare was born in 1564 in what town?
Liverpool
Yorkshire
Stratford-upon-Avon
London
21
Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy?
Brutus is very wealthy
Brutus is well thought of by the people
Brutus has the best knowledge of the layout of the Capitol
Brutus has great influence over the soldiers
22
Shakespear's tragedies are often cited as his greatest plays
False
True
23
What is ironic about the timing of Caesar's murder (in relation to the preceding events)?
It occurs just after a great storm and earthquake
He is murdered just as he is reading the warning from Portia
Brutus has changed his mind but is not able to stop others
He is killed just after proclaiming his magnificence and indestructibility
24
Vocab: Coffers means....
Belong to as a proper function or part
Public treasury
Envy
Ill-will or spite
25
Who says "Beware the Ides of March"?
Soothsayer
Julius Caesar
Mark Antony
Brutus
26
What is Casca's explanation of Caesar's sad look?
The crowd begs him to accept the crown, but he does not want it
He is suffering from a battle of fatigue and lack of proper food
He really wants the crown, but the crowd cheered when he refused it
He does not like public ceremonies and wants to go home
27
Vocab: Visage
Face
Make an earnest request of
Spite
Interpret
28
In Scene I, what do Flavius and Murellus (Marcellus) want the commoners to do?
Go home and put on their best clothes
Stand along the sides of the street to get ready for Caesar's procession
Offer their services free of charge to Caesar
Break up, move along, and ignore Caesar's victory
29
Shakespears became wealthy by acting in all his plays
True
False
30
Vocab: Entreat means....
Face
Temperament
Interpret
Make an earnest request of

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