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what are the people doing that angers marullus and Flavius?

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celebrating Cesar

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why does this anger them

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they think the people should go back to work

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what do marullus and Flavius do to correct the Cesar situation?

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teardown posters and decorations, throw clothing on his statue

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why does Cesar want Calpurnia to stand in Antonius’ path during the race in honor of the feast of lupercal?

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legend has it that if Antonius touches Calpurnia then she will become fertile not sterile

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what is Anthony’s response to Caesars instructions

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Anthony says anything Cesar tells him to do will be done

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what does this suggest about Anthony and Caesars relationship

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Anthony respect Cesar

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what is Caesar’s reaction to the soothsayers warning

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Cesar says pass and does not heed his warning

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how is Cesar ignoring the soothsayer ironic

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because Cesar dies in March and that’s what he was warned about

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what complaint does Cassius make about Brutus’s behavior towards him

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Cassius complains that Brutus has been less friendly towards him

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how does brutus answer cassius’ complaint

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Brutus says it is just himself not Cassius

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Cassius’ story attacks what aspects of Caesars make up

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Cassius put Cesar down because he could not save himself Cassius saved him

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why does Cassius tell Brutus the story of saving Cesar

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to make Brutus think less of Cesar

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what does Cassius mean by the following? Brutus will start a spirit as soon as Cesar

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he is saying that their names are both equal Caesars name is not any higher than Brutus’

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how does Brutus respond to Cassius’ attack on Cesar

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he says he understands where Cassius is coming from and that he would rather be a poor villager then a citizen of rome under Caesars hard rule

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what astute observation does Cesar make of Cassius

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Cesar does not trust Cassius, and sees a mystery in him

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what faults does Cesar see in Cassius’ nature

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Cesar states that Cassius is skinny and lean not trustworthy

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what information does Casca give about marullus and Flavius

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they were silenced for tearing down Cesar celebration signs

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at the end of scene two what plans does Cassius make to sway Brutus to his cause

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Cassie’s plans to throw letters supposedly from Roman citizens into Brutus’s window praising him

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what wondrous things has Casca seen on this night

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he sees a common slave whose hand is on fire, but not burned. And sees a lion who look straight at him, but doesn’t kill him. And also 100 women saying they saw a man on fire walking.

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what reason does Cassius give for the terrible storm

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Cassius says the storm is a sign of bad things to come

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what important news does Casca give Cassius about the senates plan

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Casca says they are planning to give Caesar the crown tomorrow

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what instructions does Cassius Give cinna that will help sway Brutus to their cause

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Cassius tell cinna he needs to give letters in his chair, his window, and the statue

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what reason does Casca give for wanting Brutus to join their cause

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Brutus is well liked and would be trusted just in case something went wrong with their plan

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first sighting of Cesar

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act one scene two

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Second sighting of Cesar
act one scene two
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how many times in scene two is Cesar warned of his death
twice
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what is Brutus' inner conflict
his friendship with Cesar
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how many times did Cesar deny the crown
3
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in act one who has joined the conspirators
Cassius, Casca, Cinna, Cicero
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what holiday does the play begin on
The feast of lupercal
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what did Lucius bring to Brutus
A letter he found on the window
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Brutus's soliloquy in his orchard is about what
his final decision to kill Caesar for the sake of rome
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what things cause Calpurnia to urge Caesar not to leave the house
her nightmare about people bathing in Caesars blood
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whom does Cassius want to kill in addition to Cesar
Anthony
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Brutus' servant
Lucius
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convinces Cesar to go to the Capital
Decius
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advises conspiracy not to include Cicero
Brutus
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tells Brutus that he should reveal his secrets to her
Portia
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write a warning letter to Cesar
artemidorus
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name at least four of the conspirators
Brutus, Cassius, trebonius, legarius
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Who said "cowards die many times before their deaths the valiant never taste of death but once"
Cesar
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Who said "it is the bright day that brings forth the adder and that craves wary walking"
brutus
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when does Brutus make the final decision to kill Cesar
march 15, 3 AM
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what does artemidorus' letter contain?
names of conspirators tells him to stay away
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where does Portia send Lucius
to spy at the capital
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where is the soothsayer headed at the end of act two
to warn Cesar again
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Who approaches Cesar with his letter indicating all the conspirators and how they plan to kill him
artemidorus
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Who draws Anthony away so that you will not be able to defend Cesar when they decide to kill him
trebonius
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when we first year of Octavius how many leagues outside of Rome is he
seven
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why does Brutus say he killed Caesar
because Caesar was ambitious
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what words does Anthony constantly repeat throughout his speech
Brutus says he was ambitious, and Brutus is an honorable man
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under what conditions will Anthony speak at the funeral
he must not blame the conspirators, admit he speaks by their permission, and speak last, after Brutus
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what is the point of act three scene three
it graphically shows the violent mood of the crowd
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Caesars will promises the following
75 drachmas to each Plebeian
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Who says speak hands for me
Casca
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Who is killed at the end of act three because of his name
Cinna the poet
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after the conspirators talk with Anthony he remains alone and ask Cesar to pardon him for what
being gentle with his murderers
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Who is the first to stab Cesar
Casca
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Who is the last to stab Cesar
Brutus
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who are Caesars last two warnings from
soothsayer and artemidorus
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how do they distract Cesar
with talk of publius
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what does Brutus say after Caesar's death
"wash in caesars blood"
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how many miles is seven Leagues
21
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how long does Anthony keep Octavius outside of rome
until talking to the people
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Who does Brutus love more
rome
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what does Anthony use in his speech
reverse psychology
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Who brings out Caesars will
Anthony
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Who flees Rome in fear
Brutus and Cassius
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what two things does Anthony compared to Lepidus and why
A donkey because he will complain about the work given, and a horse because he has to be told what to do
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why was Cassius mad at Brutus
because he denied his request to pardon Lucius Pella
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why is Brutus mad at Cassius
because Cassie is denied Brutus money for his soldiers
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Cassie's claims to be the better/older what
soldier
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how many senators have Anthony and Octavius killed
between 70 and 100
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how and why does Portia die
suicide by swallowing burning coals, because her husband paid no attention to her
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Who says "a friend should bear his friends infirmities"
Cassius
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what warning does a ghost give Brutus
"I will see thee at Philippi"
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what is the ghost talking to Brutus and example of
foreshadowing
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why doesn't Cassius want to move forward to Philippi
he wants the enemy to come to them and waste their energy
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why does Brutus want to move to Philippi
he wants to gain more troops
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Who does Cassius blame his exaggerated emotions on
his mother
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what does Brutus's line "if I do live "tell the audience about his attitude towards the war
he has a negative mindset wondering if victory will come to them in the war
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what are Cassius biggest downfalls
controlled by emotions, greed
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Roman emperor
Julius Caesar
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Brutus' wife
portia
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caesar's wife
Calpurnia
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Julius Caesar's grandnephew and heir
octavius
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loyal friend and supporter of Cesar
marc antony
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A Roman general responsible for the reconciliation of Anthony and Octavius
lepitus
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if fortuneteller who tries to warn Julius Caesar of his fate
soothsayer
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Roman concerned with Caesars rise to power, leader of the conspiracy against Julius Caesar
cassius
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A poet fatally confused with cinna the conspirator
cinna the poet
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Roman senator, leader of the conspiracy against Julius Caesar
brutus
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List the conspirators with Brutus and Cassius
``` trebonius cinna casca decius legarius ```
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in what river did Caesar challenge Cassius to a swimming contest
The Tiber
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Who describes Cassius as lean and hungry looking
caesar
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Who says the line "it's all Greek to me"
Casca
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Who is Lucius' master
Brutus
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Who suggest bringing Cicero into the conspirators group
Cassius
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which of the conspirators was sick and not at the original meeting
legarius
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Who comes to retrieve Cesar and take him to the senate house
decius
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what time does portia send lucius to go and check in brutus
9 am
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Who is the third person to kneel before Caesar
Cassius
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who said "when Caesar says do this it is performed"
antony
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which conspirator is described as sour
casca
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where does Cassius place his hand written letters
praetors chair, window, and up with the wax on old brutus' statue
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when does Brutus decide Caesar must be killed
act 2 scene 1
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after distributing the letters where does Cassius tell everyone to meet
Pompeii's porch
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Who found one of the letters in Brutus's window
lucius
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at what time did the conspirators disperse from the garden
3 am
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who is portia's father
cato
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how many warnings did Cesar receive about the Ides of March
``` 6 two from soothsayer one from priest one from calpurnia one from soothsayer one from artemidorus ```
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List all of the conspirators according to artemidorus' letter
``` brutus cassius casca cinna trebonius metellus decius lugarius ```
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Who do the conspirators think will disclose their secret to Cesar
popillius
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Who is in charge of distracting Anthony
trebonius
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in Cassius' story where was he when he got ill
spain
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what disease was Caesar said to have
The falling sickness
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Who said "and so near will I be that your best friends shall with i had been further"
trebonius
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Who arrives at Brutus' house with Cassius
trebonius, decius, casca, cinna, metellus

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