How does Brutus convince himself to kill Caesar?

He says its for the justice of the people of Rome

He already hates him, so he might as well

Casca tricks him into thinking Caesar killed his wife

How does Brutus respond to wanting to kill Mark Antony?

He believes that it is not necessary

He thinks they should recruit him instead

How does Brutus want to kill Caesar?

In a way that is fit for him to be accepted by the gods

With all of the anger that they have held back

To rip him up so that he is unworthy

Calphurnia tries to convince Caesar to stay at home by:

Convincing him to tell everyone he is sick

Telling him to send Mark Antony instead

Saying that her fear is what is keeping him home

How does Decius convince Caesar to go to the capitol?

By telling him that Calphurnia's dream was a good sign

By saying that everyone will be waiting for him to be crowned

He tricks him into thinking he will die if he stays home

He doesn't, Caesar stays home, the play ends here

Where do the conspirators kill Caesar

On the steps outside the Capitol

What do the conspirators do with Caesar's blood after they kill him?

They smear their hands and swords with it

What favor does Antony ask of the conspirators?

That he be allowed to speak at Caesar's funeral

That he be the one to tell Calpurnia about Caesar's death

That they take him in as one of them

After Brutus's speech, what do the people think?

That Caesar was an evil tyrant who had to die

That Brutus is a cruel murderer who deserves punishment

That Antonyu is a coward who should be exiled

After Antony's speech, what do the people think?

That Brutus is a cruel murderer who deserves punishment

That Caesar was not really a good leader

That Antony is a coward who should be exiled

When Antony first addresses the crowd, he...

speaks favorably of Brutus and the conspirators

speaks of Caesar's fine qualities

encourages the crowd to avenge Caesar's death

What does Antony tell Brutus and the conspirators when meeting with them after Caesar's death?

"If you're going to kill me, kill me."

"I will avenge Caesar's death!"

"Brutus, you were a friend to Caesar!"

"Caesar's blood weeps from the ground!"

When Caesar is stabbed, he states the famous line "Et tu, Brute? - Then fall, Caesar"; what does this line mean?

Even you are a part of this, Brutus? Then fall, Caesar.

And so on and so forth, Brutus.

What are you going to do about this, Brutus?

Will you avenge me, Brutus? Then fall, Caesar.

After Caesar's death, Marc Antony predicts a curse will come upon Rome; what is the curse that he states will happen?

War, death and destruction shall overwhelm all parts of Italy

A curse of frogs and locusts will overcome the land

Every family will lose the first born son

Brutus and Cassius will have bad luck and misfortune for 7 years

When Marc Antony begins his speech, the people are hostile towards him; what is the first thing he does to get the crowd on his side?

He makes the people question whether or not Caesar really was ambitious like Brutus says he was

He promises them money if they listen to him

He immediately read them the will of Caesar

He begins his speech by showing them the dead body

In Antony's funeral speech from Act III of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, why does he repeat the lines "But Brutus says he was ambitious; / And Brutus is an honorable man"?

to make people question Brutus' honor

to show his uncertainty about whose side he should be on

I am no orator, as Brutus is… But were I Brutus, And Brutus Antony, there were an Antony Would ruffle up your spirits, and put a tongue In every wound of Caesar's that should move The stones of Rome to rise and mutiny. Which answer choice most accurately restates Antony's meaning in the above lines from Act III, Scene ii, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

If I were as great a speaker as Brutus, I could convince you to seek vengeance for Caesar's death.

If I were as great a speaker as Brutus, I could make you wail and weep for Caesar's tragic fate.

If I were as great a man as Brutus, I could smooth the stones that pave the streets of Rome.

If I were as great a speaker as Brutus, I could convince you that Caesar is still alive.

What impression of the plebeians does Shakespeare give in Act III of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

They are intelligent and clever.

They respect all the nobles of Rome.

They do not care about politics.

Which of the following statements best describes how the Shakespeare builds tension?

Shakespeare uses dramatic irony- the reader knows about the plot but Caesar does not- and this is emphasized by the attempts to warn Caesar, which he ignores.

Shakespeare uses situational irony; the reader knows about the plot but does not realize the true consequences of the conspirators' actions.

Shakespeare gradually raised the stakes of the conflict; as Cassius threatens, either Caesar dies or they will.

Shakespeare implies, through suspenseful imagery, that the conspiracy has been found out and they will be stopped.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the tribunes' tone toward the commoners at the beginning of scene i?

humorous

reluctant

perturbed

calm

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The storm in Act 1, scene iii can serve as what?

pun

foreshadowing

dialogue

allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At the beginning of Act I, Scene i how do we know that Caesar is a powerful man?

He defeated Brutus in a fight

He defeated Pompey in a civil war

He beat Mark Antony in a wrestling match

He beat Cassius across a river in a swimming contest

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an example of suspense in Act I?

the lightning storm

the loud cheers that Brutus and Cassius don't understand

The soothsayer's warning

The commoner's puns

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another name for "soothsayer?"

trouble maker

fortune teller

cobbler

story teller

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Cassius try to convince to overthrow Caesar?

Brutus

Casca

Cinna

Antony

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Caesar is thought to have:

leprosy (the skin sickness)

pneumonia (the lung sickness)

cholera (the digestive sickness)

epilepsy (the falling sickness)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

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Julius Caesar Acts 1-3

What is the tribunes' tone toward the commoners at the beginning of scene i?

The storm in Act 1, scene iii can serve as what?

At the beginning of Act I, Scene i how do we know that Caesar is a powerful man?

Which of the following is NOT an example of suspense in Act I?

What is another name for "soothsayer?"

Who does Cassius try to convince to overthrow Caesar?

Caesar is thought to have:

"ides" represents which day of the month?

How many times was Caesar offered the crown?

Caesar doesn't trust men who are ____?

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