Julius Caesar Unit Test Study Guide

wanting the possessions of others

In the moments following Caesar's death, what do the conspirators proclaim?

What is the main purpose of the storm in Act III?

Who said it? "Caesar, now be still. I have killed thee not with half so good a will."

Why is Brutus against Cicero joining the conspiracy

Complete: "Brutus thou ______. Awake, and see thyself."

Brutus and Cassius vs. the citizens of Rome after Antony's funeral speech

Poisoned

"There is tears for his love; joy for his fortune; honour for his valour; death for ambition"

When a character speaks his/her mind on stage alone.

Brutus deciding whether or not to join Cassius in the overthrow of Caesar.

"Had you rather Caesar were living and die slaves, than that Caesar dead, live all free men?"

Of whom is Antony speaking when he says, "This was the noblest Roman of them all."

A person's face

Since you cannot see yourself by reflection, I will be your glass.

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Professional interpreters of omens

To make a request of

T/F: Antony kept his promise to the conspirators through his funeral speech.

inherited money or goods

gladly

Which of the following does Caesar NOT say about Cassius?

Caesar's spirit with Ate by his side come hot from Hell.

To interpret

Which quote does NOT explain why Brutus is against killing Mark Antony in addition to Caesar?

Foreboding (feeling like something bad will happen)

How does Caesar first enter the play?

In Act I, Scene 1, why do Flavius and Marullus try to disrupt the festivities?

When the audience knows something that the characters do not know.

colors; flag carried by a company

The 3 shouts from the crowd that Brutus and Cassius hear in Act I represent...

What does Artemidorous offer Caesar in the street?

Play on words in which a word or phrase has a double meaning.

Critical moment

"I thrice presented him a kingly crown, which he did thrice refuse: was this ambition?"

Why does Calpurnia urge Caesar to stay home rather than appear at the Senate?

What message did Caesar's ghost bring to Brutus?

Who was the first character to stab Caesar

"Believe me for mine honour, and have respect to mine honour, that you may believe..."

Powerful; mighty

"Bear with me; my heart is in the coffin with Caesar; I must pause till it come back to me."

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Soothed; pacified

Which of the following is NOT a theme found in the play?

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Heir of Julius Caesar

What does Cassius first ask Brutus in Act I, Scene 2?

Which character would Cassius say is easily manipulated?

Good friends, go taste some wine with me, and we (like friends) will straightway go together.

What is Brutus' explanation for killing Caesar?

Punishment

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Thoughts

Jealousy

Which rhetorical appeal was most prevalent in each speech?

What makes Caesar change his mind and go to the Senate on March 15th despite his wife's wishes?

This character could be described as envious.

Wife of Brutus

Who said it? "...not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more."

These characters tried to warn Caesar prior to his murder.

How does Brutus die?

What impression did Shakespeare give of the commoners?

Therefore think him as a serpent's egg, which hatched, would kill him in his shell.

Casca calls the storm "portentous." What type of literary device is this?

The main character of a tragedy, usually the one who contains the tragic flaw.

Which line highlights Cassius describing Brutus as "easily manipulated"?

Caesar's final words reflect which emotion?

Who? "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves that we are underlings."

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What was Antony's purpose in his funeral speech?

ill-will or spite

Devoted follower of Caesar; defeats Brutus

Able to cope well

Let him be Caesar! Caesar's better parts shall be crowned in Brutus!

What is the Soothsayer's advice to Caesar?

What does Antony do when he arrives at Caesar's body?

What does Cassius mean when he says that they, instead of Caesar, have the "falling sickness"?