Julius Caesar
How many times was Caesar stabbed?
23 times
How many times did Brutus see Caesar's ghost?
3 times
What is Caesar's will?
75 drachmas and land for every Roman
"The evil that men do often live after them, the good is buried with their bones."
Antony
"Friends, romans, countrymen, lend me your ears."
Antony (opening line for funeral speech)
Who won the war?
Antony and Octavius
When is the turning point of the play?
Antony's funeral speech
Why did Antony and Octavius honor Brutus?
Because Brutus was an honorable man who did only what he thought best for Rome
"Antony is but a limb of Caesar."
Brutus
"Caesar now be still, I kill not thee with half a good will."
Brutus final line
How does Brutus die?
Brutus runs on his own sword
"Cowards die many times before their death, the valiant only die once."
Caesar
"Danger knows Caesar is more dangerous than he."
Caesar
Who is the man lying dead on the ground?
Caesar
"Et tu Brute, then fall Caesar."
Caesar's final line
What did Calpurnia have a nightmare about? What did Caesar do about it?
Caesar's statue with holes spilling blood with people bathing and smiling in it (Caesar's murder) Caesar sent for a prophet
Who is Caesar's wife?
Calpurnia
Who reported news about Caesar refusing the crown three times?
Casca
Who was the first conspirator to stab Caesar?
Casca
According to Casca, who is the sun?
Cassius
Who made a quote about Caesar acting as if he were a giant, stepping over everyone?
Cassius
What is the main theme throughout the play?
Complexity of choosing between right and wrong
How does the crowd appear during the eulogies?
Easily swayed, angry and upset
What does sickness does Caesar have?
Epilepsy
How does Cassius die?
He frees his servant Sinna (Pindarus) and has Pindarus stab him
Who is Brutus battling?
Himself
What directions does Brutus give the crowd before he leaves?
If Rome wants him dead, he'll kill himself. Listen to Antony's speech and stay.
Who is Octavius Caesar?
Julius Caesar's adopted son
If Caesar were to rule what does Cassius say he'll do?
Kill himself than be a slave to Caesar
What side is Caesar deaf on?
Left
"Beware the ides of March."
March 15, prophet
Who declares war on who for control over the Roman Empire?
Mark Antony and Octavius Caesar declare war on Brutus and Cassius
Did Brutus make a good choice to let Antony speak at the funeral?
No, it was an error in judgement
When does Cassius die?
On his birthday
Where did the final battle take place?
Philippi
Who is Brutus' wife?
Portia
When and where does this play take place?
Rome 44 BC
How does Portia die?
She swallowed fire
Who held the sword that Brutus ran into?
Strato
How does the crowd react to Marullus and Flavius?
They're scared
How many letters did Cinna deliver? To where?
Three letters one in Brutus' chair window old Brutus' statue
Brutus would rather be a __________ than a son of Rome under these such conditions.
villager
What color is Caesar wearing as he enters the city?
white