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Who urges Caesar to read his schedule first?
Who urges Caesar to read his schedule first?
- Decius Brutus
- Brutus
- Artemidorus (correct)
- Popilius Lena
What does the Soothsayer mean when he says, 'the ides of March are come'?
What does the Soothsayer mean when he says, 'the ides of March are come'?
- It's a time for celebration.
- The danger has passed.
- The danger has not yet passed. (correct)
- It's a sign of betrayal.
What is Caesar's reaction to Artemidorus's insistence on reading his letter?
What is Caesar's reaction to Artemidorus's insistence on reading his letter?
- He tells Artemidorus to wait. (correct)
- He orders Artemidorus to leave.
- He appreciates the urgency and reads it at once.
- He immediately reads it without question.
What does Cassius fear about their enterprise?
What does Cassius fear about their enterprise?
What does Metellus Cimber do before Caesar?
What does Metellus Cimber do before Caesar?
What does Caesar imply about court manners?
What does Caesar imply about court manners?
What action does Brutus take when Cassius expresses his concerns?
What action does Brutus take when Cassius expresses his concerns?
What character trait does Caesar exhibit when speaking of his status?
What character trait does Caesar exhibit when speaking of his status?
What is Brutus's initial reaction to the plea for Publius Cimber’s freedom?
What is Brutus's initial reaction to the plea for Publius Cimber’s freedom?
How does Caesar respond to the pleas from Brutus and Cassius?
How does Caesar respond to the pleas from Brutus and Cassius?
What does Cassius compare himself to when discussing his constancy?
What does Cassius compare himself to when discussing his constancy?
What is the central theme expressed by the conspirators after Caesar's assassination?
What is the central theme expressed by the conspirators after Caesar's assassination?
What gesture signifies the conspirators' solidarity after Caesar's death?
What gesture signifies the conspirators' solidarity after Caesar's death?
What concern does Brutus express regarding the ensuing chaos after Caesar's death?
What concern does Brutus express regarding the ensuing chaos after Caesar's death?
How does Antony describe Caesar’s conquests and achievements upon seeing Caesar’s body?
How does Antony describe Caesar’s conquests and achievements upon seeing Caesar’s body?
What does Antony request from the conspirators after Caesar's assassination?
What does Antony request from the conspirators after Caesar's assassination?
What prediction does Cassius make about future generations regarding their actions?
What prediction does Cassius make about future generations regarding their actions?
What phrase does Brutus say to urge the people to calm down after the assassination?
What phrase does Brutus say to urge the people to calm down after the assassination?
In Antony’s speech, how does he refer to Caesar's character?
In Antony’s speech, how does he refer to Caesar's character?
What does the servant convey to Brutus regarding Antony?
What does the servant convey to Brutus regarding Antony?
What does Brutus fear about Antony's loyalty?
What does Brutus fear about Antony's loyalty?
What emotion does Antony display upon seeing Caesar's body?
What emotion does Antony display upon seeing Caesar's body?
What does Antony mean by saying, 'O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth'?
What does Antony mean by saying, 'O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth'?
Which phrase reflects Antony's feelings about the consequences of Caesar's death?
Which phrase reflects Antony's feelings about the consequences of Caesar's death?
What does Antony request permission to do at Caesar's funeral?
What does Antony request permission to do at Caesar's funeral?
Who does Brutus believe should speak first at Caesar's funeral?
Who does Brutus believe should speak first at Caesar's funeral?
What is Antony's sentiment towards the conspirators at the moment he shakes their hands?
What is Antony's sentiment towards the conspirators at the moment he shakes their hands?
What warning does Cassius give to Brutus regarding Antony's speech?
What warning does Cassius give to Brutus regarding Antony's speech?
Which of the following best describes Antony's attitude toward the audience during his funeral speech?
Which of the following best describes Antony's attitude toward the audience during his funeral speech?
What metaphor does Antony use to describe the civil strife he predicts?
What metaphor does Antony use to describe the civil strife he predicts?
What does Antony imply about the nature of men who participated in Caesar's death?
What does Antony imply about the nature of men who participated in Caesar's death?
How does Antony feel about shaking hands with Caesar's assassins?
How does Antony feel about shaking hands with Caesar's assassins?
What does Antony mean by saying, 'How like a deer, strucken by many princes, Dost thou here lie!'?
What does Antony mean by saying, 'How like a deer, strucken by many princes, Dost thou here lie!'?
What does Antony wish to prophesy over Caesar's wounds?
What does Antony wish to prophesy over Caesar's wounds?
What does Antony express regret for when addressing Caesar's body?
What does Antony express regret for when addressing Caesar's body?
What crucial decision does Brutus make about the funeral?
What crucial decision does Brutus make about the funeral?
What is Artemidorus's primary concern when he urges Caesar to read his schedule?
What is Artemidorus's primary concern when he urges Caesar to read his schedule?
How does Caesar react to the Soothsayer's warning on the ides of March?
How does Caesar react to the Soothsayer's warning on the ides of March?
What does Cassius fear when Popilius wishes their enterprise success?
What does Cassius fear when Popilius wishes their enterprise success?
What action does Metellus Cimber take before Caesar?
What action does Metellus Cimber take before Caesar?
How does Caesar respond to Metellus Cimber's humble approach?
How does Caesar respond to Metellus Cimber's humble approach?
What does Brutus urge Cassius to do when he expresses his fears?
What does Brutus urge Cassius to do when he expresses his fears?
What does Decius Brutus want Metellus Cimber to do regarding Caesar?
What does Decius Brutus want Metellus Cimber to do regarding Caesar?
What emotions does Cassius display when he fears their plan is uncovered?
What emotions does Cassius display when he fears their plan is uncovered?
What does Caesar suggest about his own constancy compared to the northern star?
What does Caesar suggest about his own constancy compared to the northern star?
What action do the conspirators take after Caesar's assassination?
What action do the conspirators take after Caesar's assassination?
What plea does Metellus Cimber make to Caesar?
What plea does Metellus Cimber make to Caesar?
How does Brutus respond to Caesar's banishment of Publius Cimber?
How does Brutus respond to Caesar's banishment of Publius Cimber?
What does Cassius express concern over regarding Antony after Caesar's death?
What does Cassius express concern over regarding Antony after Caesar's death?
What is Caesar's reaction at the moment of being stabbed?
What is Caesar's reaction at the moment of being stabbed?
How do the conspirators want to commemorate their act after Caesar's assassination?
How do the conspirators want to commemorate their act after Caesar's assassination?
What does Antony say when he sees Caesar's body?
What does Antony say when he sees Caesar's body?
What does Brutus encourage the people to do after Caesar's death?
What does Brutus encourage the people to do after Caesar's death?
What does Antony suggest regarding his willingness to die near Caesar?
What does Antony suggest regarding his willingness to die near Caesar?
What does Cinna shout after Caesar is killed?
What does Cinna shout after Caesar is killed?
What does Brutus believe he has achieved by participating in Caesar's assassination?
What does Brutus believe he has achieved by participating in Caesar's assassination?
How does Brutus view his relationship with Antony?
How does Brutus view his relationship with Antony?
What does the Servant say Antony desires when he approaches Brutus?
What does the Servant say Antony desires when he approaches Brutus?
What does Antony mean when he refers to Caesar as the 'bleeding piece of earth'?
What does Antony mean when he refers to Caesar as the 'bleeding piece of earth'?
What internal conflict does Antony experience after Caesar's assassination?
What internal conflict does Antony experience after Caesar's assassination?
How does Antony plan to address the Roman people regarding Caesar's death?
How does Antony plan to address the Roman people regarding Caesar's death?
What does Antony predict will happen in Rome after Caesar's assassination?
What does Antony predict will happen in Rome after Caesar's assassination?
What does Antony ask of Brutus concerning his funeral speech?
What does Antony ask of Brutus concerning his funeral speech?
What unsettling imagery does Antony use when describing the aftermath of Caesar's death?
What unsettling imagery does Antony use when describing the aftermath of Caesar's death?
How does Antony characterize the conspirators' actions towards Caesar?
How does Antony characterize the conspirators' actions towards Caesar?
What argument does Antony present to convince the audience of Caesar's goodness?
What argument does Antony present to convince the audience of Caesar's goodness?
How does Antony feel while shaking hands with Caesar's assassins?
How does Antony feel while shaking hands with Caesar's assassins?
What does Antony imply about the men who participated in Caesar's assassination?
What does Antony imply about the men who participated in Caesar's assassination?
What does Antony seek by producing Caesar’s body to the public?
What does Antony seek by producing Caesar’s body to the public?
What metaphor does Antony employ when he speaks of the civil strife he foresees?
What metaphor does Antony employ when he speaks of the civil strife he foresees?
How does Antony compare himself to Caesar in his speech?
How does Antony compare himself to Caesar in his speech?
What action does Antony take that symbolizes his grief at Caesar's death?
What action does Antony take that symbolizes his grief at Caesar's death?
What warning does Cassius give to Brutus about Antony?
What warning does Cassius give to Brutus about Antony?
Study Notes
Caesar's Assassination
- Caesar is warned by the Soothsayer that the ides of March are come, but not gone.
- Artemidorus attempts to warn Caesar with a letter, but Caesar dismisses his attempts.
- Cassius fears that their plot has been discovered, and urges Casca to be quick.
- Metellus Cimber petitions Caesar to repeal his brother's banishment, provoking Caesar's anger.
- The conspirators, led by Casca, stab Caesar, with Brutus delivering the fatal blow.
- The event is met with cries of freedom and liberty from the conspirators.
Brutus's Speech and Antony's Plans
- Brutus assures the public that ambition's debt is paid, and that there's no harm intended to any Roman.
- Brutus addresses the people and explains Caesar's death, claiming it was for the good of Rome.
- Antony, while feigning friendship with the conspirators, vows to avenge Caesar's death.
- Antony promises to speak at Caesar's funeral and to speak the good he can of him.
Antony's Oration
- Antony, speaking at Caesar's funeral, cunningly manipulates the crowd by praising Caesar.
- He reads Caesar's will, which reveals he has left his gardens to the people.
- His speech, laden with emotion and grief, stirs the crowd to anger against the conspirators.
- Antony portrays Caesar as a noble leader, igniting a desire for revenge
The Assassination of Caesar
- Caesar is warned by a soothsayer about the ides of March but brushes it off, unaware of the danger he is in
- Artemidorus attempts to warn Caesar of the conspiracy by presenting him with a letter
- Brutus, Cassius, Casca, Decius Brutus, Metellus Cimber, Trebonius and Cinna are the conspirators who plan to assassinate Caesar
- The conspirators convince themselves that their actions will benefit Rome by getting rid of a tyrant
- Metellus Cimber petitions Caesar to have his brother, Publius Cimber, pardoned, which triggers the assassination
- Caesar is stabbed by the conspirators, famously exclaiming “Et tu, Brute!” as Brutus is one of the conspirators
- Following the assassination, chaos ensues, with people fleeing and screaming
- Cassius, Brutus, and the conspirators seek to reassure others that they are safe and that their actions were justified
- After the assassination, Brutus plans to address the Roman populace to explain their actions
- Antony, a friend of Caesar, is also present after the assassination
- Antony is given permission by Brutus to speak at Caesar’s funeral, though Brutus is hesitant
- Brutus is concerned that Antony will use his speech to sway the populace against the conspirators
Antony's Plans
- Antony swears his loyalty to Brutus and the conspirators
- Antony plans to use Caesar’s funeral as an opportunity to incite rebellion against the conspirators
- Antony, in private, mourns the death of Caesar, and predicts great turmoil and bloodshed for Rome
- Antony plans to meet Octavius Caesar, who is on his way back to Rome, to inform him of events and enlist his help in fighting the conspirators
- Antony intends to use his speech at Caesar’s funeral to gauge the populace’s reaction to Caesar’s assassination and incite them against the conspirators
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This quiz covers key events surrounding the assassination of Julius Caesar, including warnings from the Soothsayer and Artemidorus, as well as the aftermath featuring Brutus's speech and Antony's plans for vengeance. Test your knowledge on the pivotal moments that defined this historical tragedy by Shakespeare.
