English Julius Caesar Questions and answers

Setting of Julius Caesar? Rome 44 A.D. Why are the tribunes Flavius and Marullus so upset at the opening of the play? people werent working they were celebrating Caesar's return and no one was thinking about "poor" Pompey What was the Feast of Lupercalia? February 15th What does Feast of Lupercalia celebrate? feast of fertility What day is Caesar going to die? March 15, Ides of March What did Cassius tell Brutus to show Caesar was weak? One time Caesar lost a swimming contest, how he is epileptic What deceptive means did Cassius use to convince Brutus to join the conspiracy? He faked letters that said how "people" wanted Caesar gone and how he was supposedly bad for Rome and how he must die Three rules Brutus stated for him to join the conspiracy No swearing an oath, no including Cicero, and NO killing Marcus Antony How does Portia prove she is worthy to hear the plans of her husband, Brutus? She STABS herself in the freaking LEG to prove she is STRONG Give 4 warnings Caesar received that let him know he should not go to the senate house. Bird without a heart, Calpurnia's dream, soothsayer, and Artemidorus Explain Calpurnia's dream AND how it came true She dreamt of lusty Romans bathing in Caesar's blood that ran like a fountain from many tubes. When the conspirators killed Caesar they "bathed" in his BLOOD and did it for the "good" of Rome. ...yeah right Explain how Calpurnia's dream was interpretted so that Caesar had nothing to worry about and so he would not stay home and go to the capitol bathing in blood=bathing in success of Caesar Explain what Caesar meant when he said "et tu Brute" " and you brutus?" :'( harsh betrayal. Caesar was surprised and overwhelmed at the betrayal of his good friend How did Brutus justify Caesar's death to the people in his funeral speech? Said it was for the good of Rome and that Caesar was a tyrant and killing him saved Rome How did Antony show he understands the people better than Brutus? ???? he is a great speaker and convinced that with Caesar's will and the talk of money and sharing his gardens with the public. That is what the people wanted to hear? (this one was hard) What example does Antony give to prove that Caesar was not ambitious? 75 dracmas to each person, reading his will on how Caesar loved everyone What are the provisions of Caesar's will? Every person gets 75 dracmas, parks open to public, help financially? The mob kills ___________ because he had the same name as a conspirator. Cinna the Poet What is a triumvir and tell who is the SECOND triumvir in the play government ruled by 3 people, Anthony ***Octavius*** and lepidus were in it What is the famous line from Antony's speech? Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears...???? Why were Brutus and Cassius fighting in Act IV and how could this affect their armies fighting because Cassius defended a soldier who stole money and Brutus called Cassius greedy and selfish for not lending money? THe fight could have split the armies __________ believes that they should stay where they are and make Antony and Octavius come to them. Cassius __________ believes they should go on to the battle place so the enemy doesnt collect more followers Brutus Where was the battle held? Philippi Cassius asked Brutus what he plans to do if they lose the battle. What is BRutus's response? He wont be taken captive, he would want to run away How did Cassius Die?? made servant stab him