Julius Caesar Act 4 Review
Where do the two go to discuss matters? Why?
In Brutus's tent, because they want to meet in private and not in front of Cassius's soldiers.
What is Brutus angry about concerning Cassius?
Brutus asked Cassius for a certain amount of gold and he refused to give it to him.
Who visits Brutus later that night? What does this visitor say to him? Who else sees this visitor?
Caesar's ghost/that he will see him again in Philippi/no one else sees it.
What is the final decision regarding military strategy?
Cassius gives in and goes along with Brutus's idea.
What does Brutus accuse Cassius of?
He accuses him of being greedy and taking bribes.
What reason does Cassius give for his behavior?
He says that the person that delivered his answer to Brutus did not say the right thing. (blames messenger)
Who are the members of the second triumvirate? How well do they get along?
Octavius, Antony, and Lepidus. They do not get along very well.
What has happened to Portia? Why is this news sad to Cassius?
She killed herself/ she was his sister.
Where have Brutus and Cassius fled? Why have they chosen these places? Who is following them?
They are at a camp near Sardis. The army is following them.
What are these three men doing in Scene 1? Which two people are mentioned as ones who should be killed?
They are deciding who should be killed and who shouldn't. Lepidus's brother and Publius must die.
What does Lucius do to calm Brutus?
he plays him a song
The third disagreement between Brutus and Cassius is about military strategy. What does Brutus want to do? What are his reasons?
he wants to march to Philippi; because the towns on the way support Antony and the later they wait, the more people will join Antony.
According to reports, how many senators have been put to death? By whom? Why?
one hundred/ the triumvirate
What has happened to Brutus' and Cassius' relationship by the time the two meet in Scene 2?
they are not happy with each other
What does Cassius want to do? What are his reasons?
thinks they should wait, because by the time they would get there they would be exhausted and the enemy would be rested.