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Who scolds the citizens for abandoning their duties to watch Julius Caesar’s triumphal parade?
Who scolds the citizens for abandoning their duties to watch Julius Caesar’s triumphal parade?
- Antony
- Caesar
- Brutus and Cassius
- Flavius and Murellus (correct)
What does the Soothsayer warn Caesar to 'beware' of?
What does the Soothsayer warn Caesar to 'beware' of?
- The Ides of March (correct)
- The Roman army
- The Senate
- His friends
Who does Cassius wish could see himself as others see him?
Who does Cassius wish could see himself as others see him?
- Caesar
- Murellus
- Brutus (correct)
- Antony
What does Brutus fear the people want Caesar to become?
What does Brutus fear the people want Caesar to become?
According to Cassius, how is Caesar treated by the people despite being merely a man?
According to Cassius, how is Caesar treated by the people despite being merely a man?
What does Cassius blame for allowing Caesar's rise to power?
What does Cassius blame for allowing Caesar's rise to power?
How does Brutus describe his recent internal state when talking to Cassius?
How does Brutus describe his recent internal state when talking to Cassius?
'Caesar has defeated the sons of which deceased Roman general?'
'Caesar has defeated the sons of which deceased Roman general?'
'Caesar is marvelled at by Cassius because despite his physical weakness, he has become:'?
'Caesar is marvelled at by Cassius because despite his physical weakness, he has become:'?
'Who returns as Cassius recalls incidents of Caesar’s physical weakness?'
'Who returns as Cassius recalls incidents of Caesar’s physical weakness?'
Why did Antony refuse to read Caesar's will at first?
Why did Antony refuse to read Caesar's will at first?
What did Caesar's will bequeath to every citizen?
What did Caesar's will bequeath to every citizen?
How does Octavius assert his authority before the battle?
How does Octavius assert his authority before the battle?
What message does the Ghost of Caesar deliver to Brutus?
What message does the Ghost of Caesar deliver to Brutus?
Why does Cassius order Pindarus to kill him?
Why does Cassius order Pindarus to kill him?
How does Titinius react upon realizing that Cassius is dead?
How does Titinius react upon realizing that Cassius is dead?
What drives Brutus to take his own life at the end of the story?
What drives Brutus to take his own life at the end of the story?
'Noblest Roman of all' refers to which character in the text?
'Noblest Roman of all' refers to which character in the text?
'The men then depart to celebrate their victory.' Who are these 'men'?
'The men then depart to celebrate their victory.' Who are these 'men'?
How does Antony describe Brutus in his final speech over his body?
How does Antony describe Brutus in his final speech over his body?
Why did Caesar refuse the crown offered to him three times by Antony?
Why did Caesar refuse the crown offered to him three times by Antony?
What motivated Brutus to consider joining the conspiracy against Caesar?
What motivated Brutus to consider joining the conspiracy against Caesar?
Who forged and planted letters for Brutus to find, inciting him against Caesar?
Who forged and planted letters for Brutus to find, inciting him against Caesar?
What reason did Brutus give for deciding not to include Antony in their plot to kill Caesar?
What reason did Brutus give for deciding not to include Antony in their plot to kill Caesar?
Why did Calpurnia urge Caesar to stay home on the day he was assassinated?
Why did Calpurnia urge Caesar to stay home on the day he was assassinated?
Why did Caesar ignore the letter handed to him by Artemidorus warning him about the conspirators?
Why did Caesar ignore the letter handed to him by Artemidorus warning him about the conspirators?
What was Antony's initial reaction upon seeing Caesar's body after the assassination?
What was Antony's initial reaction upon seeing Caesar's body after the assassination?
Why did Brutus agree to let Antony speak at Caesar's funeral?
Why did Brutus agree to let Antony speak at Caesar's funeral?
What was the outcome of Brutus' speech at the Forum regarding Caesar's assassination?
What was the outcome of Brutus' speech at the Forum regarding Caesar's assassination?
What was the main factor that led to the end of the Roman Republic in Julius Caesar?
What was the main factor that led to the end of the Roman Republic in Julius Caesar?
Why did Brutus believe he was doing what is best for Rome by assassinating Caesar?
Why did Brutus believe he was doing what is best for Rome by assassinating Caesar?
What does the assassination of Caesar ultimately unleash?
What does the assassination of Caesar ultimately unleash?
In the play, what does the conflict between Rome's Republican past and Caesar's ascendance symbolize?
In the play, what does the conflict between Rome's Republican past and Caesar's ascendance symbolize?
What motivates Brutus to participate in the conspiracy against Caesar?
What motivates Brutus to participate in the conspiracy against Caesar?
Why does the assassination of Caesar fail to restore Republican balance as intended by Brutus?
Why does the assassination of Caesar fail to restore Republican balance as intended by Brutus?
What institutional principle of the Roman Republic is highlighted by its participants as a high point in history?
What institutional principle of the Roman Republic is highlighted by its participants as a high point in history?
Why are the Tribunes unhappy with the commoners celebrating Caesar’s victory over Pompey?
Why are the Tribunes unhappy with the commoners celebrating Caesar’s victory over Pompey?
What role does Cassius play in tempting Brutus towards the conspiracy against Caesar?
What role does Cassius play in tempting Brutus towards the conspiracy against Caesar?
Why does Brutus reject his wife Portia in the play?
Why does Brutus reject his wife Portia in the play?
How do Antony's actions after Caesar's assassination differ from what the conspirators had planned?
How do Antony's actions after Caesar's assassination differ from what the conspirators had planned?
What do the conspirators need Brutus to participate in their plot against Caesar?
What do the conspirators need Brutus to participate in their plot against Caesar?
What fatal error does Brutus make after the assassination of Caesar?
What fatal error does Brutus make after the assassination of Caesar?
Why does Cassius order Pindarus to kill him?
Why does Cassius order Pindarus to kill him?
