Julius Caesar

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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


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