Understanding Julius Caesar's Assassination

What did Caesar ignore upon his arrival at the Capitol?

• A letter from Artemidorus

• A greeting from the crowd

• A request from Brutus

• A warning from Cassius

What did Caesar refer to himself as, showing his resolve?

• The Southern Wind

• The Northern Star

• The Western Ocean

• The Eastern Sun

Who first kneels to Caesar asking for his brother's pardon?

• Casca

• Metellus Cimber

• Brutus

• Cassius

Who struck the first blow against Caesar?

• Brutus

• Cassius

• Metellus Cimber

• Casca

What did Brutus suggest they do after assassinating Caesar?

• Declare themselves the new rulers

• Flee Rome immediately

• Hide until things calm down

• Bathe their hands in Caesar's blood

What was the reaction of the crowd after Caesar's assassination?

• Celebration of liberty

• Confusion and fear

• Anger and violence

• Immediate support for Brutus

Who did Brutus and Cassius think they could win over to their side?

• The Senate

• The Roman citizens

• Mark Antony

• Octavius

What was Antony allowed to do at Caesar's funeral?

• Crown a new leader

• Speak well of Caesar

• Declare war on the conspirators

• Accuse the conspirators

What did Antony predict after Caesar's assassination?

• The end of Rome

• Peaceful transition of power

• His own rise to power

• Chaos and civil strife

Who is close to Rome at the end of the narrative?

• Artemidorus

• Octavius

• Cassius

• Brutus