Julius Caesar english test
Caesar, now be still: I kill'd not thee with half so a good a will"
Brutus
Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius; that you would have me seek into myself; for that which is not in me?"
Brutus
not that I loved Caesar less but; that I loved Rome more.
Brutus
Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy?
Brutus is well thought of by the people. If he supported the conspiracy the conspirators would be in better favor with the people following the assassination.
Why did Brutus believe Caesar's assassination was necessary?
Brutus thought it would be best for the citizens of Rome
Portia
Brutus wife
Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste death but once" -
Caesar
Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look. He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous."
Caesar
Calpurnia
Caesars wife
Of what does calpurnia try to convince Caesar
Calpurnia tries to convince Caesar that her dreams are an omen of tragedy and he should not go the Senate meeting
Lucillius
Captured by Anthony's soldiers, mistaken for Brutus
Caesar, thou art revenged; Even with the sword that killed thee.
Cassius
Upon what meat doth this our Caesar; that he is grown so great?"
Cassius
Who said that the conspirators needed no oath because they were bound by their cause and not by empty words?
Cassius
What are three types of plays Shakespeare wrote?
Comedy, History, and Tragedy
Cassius
Convinces Brutus to join the conspiracy to kill Caesar; has a birthday in the play
Caesar yields to Calpurnia's wishes, at first. Why does he change his mind and decide to go to the Senate meeting?
Decius reinterprets Calpurnia's dream to entice Caesar to go to the meeting.
Mark Anthony
Devoted follower of Caesar; avenges Caesars murderer
Under which two monarchs did Shakespeare perform and write?
Elizabeth and John I
Caesar
Emperor of Rome
What country was Shakespeare's birthplace?
England
What does the "Feast of Lupercal" celebrate?
Fertility
Casca
First to stab Caesar
Lepidus
Forms a triumvirate with Octavius and Anthony, least important member of the Second Triumvirate
Artemidorus
Gives Caesar a letter of warning
Why was Brutus against killing Marc Anthony
He believed that killing Marc Anthony it would be too bloody
What did Antony say to the people in his funeral speech for Caesar?
He contradicts the accusations made by the conspirators of treason and demands that they be put to death for Caesar's murder
What is ironic about the timing of Caesar' s murder (in relation to the preceding events).
He is destroyed just after proclaiming his magnificence and indestructibility.
How does Cassius plan to convince Brutus to join the conspiracy?
He is going to forge notes to Brutus from several citizens in order to help sway Brutus against Caesar
How does Brutus die?
He kills himself with his own sword
What did Brutus say to the people at the funeral?
He told them the assassination was the only logical way to do the best thing for the people.
How was Caesar physically challenged
He was deaf in his left ear
Octavius
Heir of Julius Caesar, joins Anthony
Strato
Holds the sword for Brutus to kill himself
When does the play begin?
Immediately after Caesar's victory over Pompey
Brutus
Joins and than leads conspiracy to kill Caesar
How could Cassius be described as?
Malicious and vengeful
Decius
Persuades Caesar to attend the Senate meeting by convincing him calpurnia night mare was nothing to worry about
Pindarus
Servant who gives a false report to Cassius
"Beware the Ides of March"
Sooth sayer
In what year was Shakespeare born?
1564
In what year did Shakespeare die?
1616
How many times was Caesar stabbed?
33
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
37 or 38
Cry 'havoc!' and let slip the dogs of war."
Anthony
Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears."
Anthony
This was the noblest Roman of them all"
Anthony
Who was Julius Caesar's most loyal follower
Anthony
