Julius Caesar Act III

Why is it ironic that Caesar dies at the base of Pompey's statue?

• Pompey never liked Caesar

• Caesar came to power by defeating Pompey

• Pompey had also been killed by the conspirators

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How is Antony's speech so effective?

• Antony appeals to the crowd's emotions

• Antony is dishonest and sly.

• Antony adheres only to facts

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What is the main difference between Brutus' and Antony's funeral orations (speeches)?

• Brutus offends the Roman plebians; Antony wins their approval

• Brutus focuses on Caesar; Antony focuses on Rome's greatness

• Brutus argues that Caesar was ambitious; Antony argues that Caesar wasn't ambitious

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When Popilius says to Caesar, "I wish your enterprise today may thrive," Cassius realizes...

• that no one except the conspirators know about the plan.

• that Popilius wants to join the conspiracy

• the plan of the conspiracy has gotten out to the Roman people and some support it.

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Who requests that his brother's banishment be repealed and he return to Rome?

• Publius Cimber

• Metellus Cimber

• Octavius Caesar

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How does Caesar respond to Metellus Cimber's request about his brother?

• He says he will consider it after he is crowned that day.

• He says that since he is so high up in power, his decision is final and as constant as the Northern Star.

• He sends Metellus to go bring his brother back to Rome.

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Who is Octavius Caesar and where is he?

• He is Caesar's brother and is waiting outside of Rome to come in.

• He is Caesar's nephew/adopted son and is waiting outside of Rome to come in.

• He is Caesar's cousin and has been banished to a different country.

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Who does the riot kill at the end of this ACT?

• Cinna
• Cinna the Poet
• Casca
• Brutus

How has Calpurnia's nightmare come true?

• It did not come true; she is just a crazy wife. 
• Ceasar's body was stabbed many times by the conspirators. 
• The heartless sacrifice predicted evil events in Rome. 
• Calpurnia did not have a nightmare; it was Portia, and Caesar was stabbed to death. 

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What did Caesar leave the people in his will?

• money for each citizen, private gardens and orchards
• nothing, he really would have become a tyrant
• a park set aside for a statue of him to be honored
• his silver, gold, and precious works of art

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