Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
Act 1, scene 1
Cell 1:
Summary:
The opening scene takes place on the streets of Rome. The citizens are
milling around, and the tribune Flavius tells them to go home. They
are celebrating the return of Julius Caesar from his military campaign.
Flavius says that it is not a public holiday, then him and another
tribune begin to tear down decorations hung in Caesar’s honor.
Quote:
FlaviusHence! Home, you idle creatures, get you home!
Is this a holiday? What, know you not,
Being mechanical, you ought not walk
Upon a Laboring day without the sign
Of your profession? Speak, what trade art thou?
Reading Comp:
What does Flavius say about Caesar’s return?
Vocabulary:
In the quote above the word tribune most closely means
a) an officer
c) a trader
a) a rebel
d) a carpenter
Grammar:
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better today or if it is correct as is.
Hence! Home, you idle creatures, get you home!
a) Get away, go idle creature, get home
a) Get away, go idle creatures, go home
a) Get away, you idle creatures, go home
a) Correct as is
Discussion:
Why do you think Flavius is angry about Caesar’s return?
Cell 2:
Why are
you
rejoicing?
Summary:
The two tribunes, Flavius and Marcellus, introduce a note of discord
as an omen of things to come. They ask a carpenter why he is
rejoicing over the defeat of the Roman general Pompey.
Quote:
CobblerTruly, sir, to wear out their shoes, to get myself
Into more work. But indeed, sir, we make holiday to see
Caesar and to rejoice in his triumph.
MarcellusWherefore rejoice? What conquest brings he home?
Reading Comp:
Why are the men rejoicing?
Vocabulary:
In the Quote above the word discord most closely means
a) Animosity
c) agreement
a) Accord
d) harmony
Grammar:
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether the
choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Wherefore rejoice? What conquest brings he home?
a) Therefore rejoice? What conquest brings him home?
a) Therefore rejoice? What conquest does he bring home?
a) Wherefore rejoice? What conquest brings his home?
a) Correct as is
Discussion:
If you where the tribunes why do you think you would care about
other people’s opinion about rejoicing?
Cell 3:
I am a
carpenter.
Summary:
He interrogates two men. The first says he is a carpenter, but the
second man is not a playful mood and does not answer to why he is
out on the streets and not in his shop, the cobbler replies that they are
all out to see Caesar, who has just returned after defeating Pompey’s
sons in Battle. The crowd wants to rejoice in his triumph.
Quote:
MarcellusWhere is thy leather apron and thy rule?
What dost thou with thy best apparel on?
You, sir, what trade are you?
CobblerTruly sir, in respect of a fine workman I am but, as you would say, a
cobbler
Reading Comp:
What is the first man’s occupation?
Vocabulary:
In the quote above the word apparel most closely means…
a) shoes
c) hat
a) clothes
d) watch
Grammar:
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Truly sir, in respect of a fine workman I am but, as you would say, a
cobbler
a) Truly sir, in respect of the fine workman I am but, as you would
call it, a cobbler
a) Truly sir, in respect of a fine workman I am but as you would
call me a cobbler
a) Truly sir, in respect of a fine workman I am but as you would
call it, a cobbler
a) Correct as is
Discussion:
If you were approached by the tribunes would your mood be more like
the first man or the second man?
Cell 4:
Summary:
The second tribune, Marcellus, is impatient with the crowd. He reminds
them that not so long ago they were celebrating the triumphs of
Pompey. He says that Romans should not celebrate Roman triumphs
over other Romans, and he sends the workers home.
Quote:
MarcellusBe gone!
Run to your houses, fall upon your knees,
Pray to the gods to intermit the plague
That needs must light on this ingratitude.
Reading Comp:
What is the name of the tribune trying to chase away all of the
citizens?
Vocabulary:
In the quote above the word ingratitude most closely means
a) thankful
c) appreciation
a) anathema
d) malediction
Grammar:
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Run to your houses, fall upon your knees
a) Run to your houses; fall upon you knees
a) Run to thy homes and fall upon your knees
a) Run to your homies and fall upon your knees
a) Correct as is
Discussion:
If you were a citizen, would you follow the tribunes’ directions or
simply ignore them?
Cell 5:
Summary:
After the mob has gone, Flavius expresses contempt for the fickleness
of the common folk. Then he tells Marcellus to go about the city and
remove any crowns that have been placed on the statues of Caesar.
By limiting his public acclamation, they will help to prevent Caesar
from growing too powerful.
Quote:
FlaviusIt is no matter. Let no images
Be hung with Caesar’s trophies. I’ll about
And drive away the vulgar from the streets.
So do you too, where you perceive them thick.
These growing feathers plucked from Caesar’s wing
Will make him fly an ordinary pitch,
Who else would soar above the view of men
And keep us all in servile fearfulness.
Reading Comp:
Why do the men want to limit his public acclimation?
Vocabulary:
In the quote above the word servile most closely means
a) Noble
c) honorable
a) Proud
d) abject
Grammar:
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether the
choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Who else would soar above the view of men
a) Who else would soar above the view of men.
a) Who else would soar above the view of men?
a) Who else would soar above the view of men:
a) Who else would soar above the view of men;
Discussion:
Do you think that Marcellus and Flavius are doing the right thing?
ACT 1 SCENE 2.
CELL 1
Soothsayer: Beware of the ides of March
Caesar: He is a dreamer; let us leave him. Pass
During a race at the festival of Lupercal, Caesar receives a
warning from a soothsayer. The soothsayer tells Caesar to “beware the
ides of March.” Caesar pays no attention and says to only let him pass
because he is only a dreamer. Little does he know that he should be
paying attention to the prediction given by the soothsayer.
What does the soothsayer say to Caesar?
In
a)
a)
a)
a)
the quote above, ides closely means…
thought
middle day of the month
last day of the month
first day of the month
Does the soothsayer know what will happen during the ides of March?
Why or Why not?
Grammar & Spelling check
What thou say’st to me now?
a)
a)
a)
a)
a)
What did you say to me?
What say’st thou to me?
What say’st thou, to me now.
What say’st thou to me now!
Correct as is
Act 1 Scene 2. Cell 2
Cassius: Will you go see the order of the race?
Brutus: Not I
Cassius: I pray you do.
Cassius says that Brutus is different. He says that Brutus isn’t
the kindly man he was before. He is a man that looks troubled. Brutus
responds by saying that he has hidden his true emotions and has been
having mixed emotions because of personal matters and that is why it
is affecting the way he acts. Brutus also says that he is at war with
himself and forgets to be friendly to everyone else.
Why is Brutus having mixed emotions?
In
a)
a)
a)
a)
the quote above, pray closely means.
suggest
give praise
hope
advise
Do you think Brutus’ mixed emotions are troubling everyone also?
Sentence: I am not gamesome.
a) Gamesome, I am not.
a) I not am gamesome!
a) I am not gamesome?
a) Gamesome not I am.
a) Correct as is
Act 1 Scene 2. Cell 3
Cassius: Tis just
And it is very lamented, Brutus,
That you no such mirrors as well
Your hidden worthiness into your eye
That you might see you shadow
Cassius tells Brutus that many of the respected people of Rome
have noticed how miserable Brutus looks and hopes that he can see
himself they way they do. Cassius asks to be Brutus’ friend and will try
to help him in his time of troubles and assures that he will be a good
friend. Not a fake one like others they have encountered.
What does Cassius ask Brutus?
In
a)
a)
a)
a)
the quote above, just closely means
right
exactly
true
barely
Does Cassius Really want to help Brutus?
Sentence: don’t be jealous on me, gentle Brutus
a) And be not jealous on me, gentle brutus
a) And be not jealous on me gentel Brutus
a) And be not jealous on me, gentle Brutus.
a) And jealous be not on me, gentle brutus?
a) Correct as is
Act 1 Scene 2. Cell 4
Brutus: What means this shouting? I do fear the people choose Caesar
for their king.
Cassius: Ay do you fear it?
Then must I think you would not have it so.
Brutus: I would not, Cassius yet I love him well
Cassius tries to convince Brutus that Caesar shouldn’t be
praised or treated like an almighty god. He is a normal human being
like everyone else. Cassius compares Caesar to Brutus and himself and
says that they are no different. He even says that Caesar maybe
weaker than them and is not fit to be the ruler of the world.
What is Cassius trying to do?
“Accoutered as I was, I plunged in”
In the quote above, accoutered most likely means
a) dressed
a) provided
a) counted for
a) arrayed
Why do you think Cassius says Caesar is not fit to be the ruler of the
(Roman) world?
Sentence: Therefore, good Brutus, be prepared to hear;
a) therfor good brutus be prepared top hear.
a) Therefore good Brutus be prepared to hear?
a) Therefor, good Brutus, be prepared to hear;
a) Therefore, good Brutus, be prepared to hear;.!
a) Correct as is
Act 1 scene 2.
Cell 5
Cassius:
I am glad
That my weak words have struck but much show of fire from Brutus.
After a few more insults about Caesar, cassius hopes he has
given Brutus a slight idea of what he is trying to say. It is obvious that
Brutus knows the message Cassius is trying to tell him. But he asks
Cassius to try to convince him further and that he will think about
Cassius’ proposal, for Brutus would not want to hurt his dear friend
Caesar.
Does Brutus understand what Cassius is trying to say?
In
a)
a)
a)
a)
the quote above, struck most likely means
seized
collided
hit
provoked
What do you think Cassius is trying to tell Brutus?
Sentence: That you do love me I am nothing jealous.
a) I am nothing jealous that u do love me
a) That you do love me, I am nothing jealous
a) That you love me, I am nothing jealous.
a) That you do love me, I am nothing jealous.
a) Correct as is.
Act I Scene III
Cell #1
Quote: Cic. Good even, Casca. Brought you Cæsar home? Why are
you breathless? and why stare you so?
Casca. Are not you mov’d, when all the sway of earth shakes like a
thing unfirm?
Summary: Casca and Cicero meet on a Roman street. Casca tells
Cicero that for some reason it feels like a terrible night and he
wonders if the gods are angered for any reason. He also believes that
there are a lot of abnormal things going on and no one could possibly
believe that it is occurring naturally. Casca says that he can feel that
danger is ahead. Cicero agrees and asks if Caesar is coming tomorrow
to the Capitol and Casca says yes and Cicero leaves.
Questions: Where do Casca and Cicero meet?
In the quote above, the word sway most closely means
a. People
a. Control
a. Actions
a. Animals
When Casca said that he feels like there is danger ahead, what do you
think that he was talking about?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Why? Saw you anything more wonderful.
a. Why? Saw you anything more wonderful?
a. Saw you anything more wonderful, why?
a. Why you saw anything more wonderful?
a. Why, saw you anything more wonderful?
a. Correct as is
Cell #2
Quote: Cas. A very pleasing night to honest men.
Casca. Who ever knew the heavens menace so?
Cas. Those that have known the earth so full of faults. For my part, I
have walk’d about the streets Submitting me unto the perilous night
Summary: As Cicero leaves Cassius enters. He was wandering
around on the streets on this terrible night. Casca then recognizes
that Cassius is there and asks him why he would be wandering around
on a dangerous night like this.
Questions: What does Casca ask Cassius?
In the quote above, the word perilous most closely means
a. Dangerous
a. Pretty
a. Wonderful
a. Exciting
Why do you think that Cassius is wandering around on the street?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Cassius, what night is this!
a. Cassius? What night is this?
a. What night is this Cassius?
a. What night, Cassius, is this?
a. Cassius. What night is this?
a. Correct as is
Cell #3
Quote: Cas. In personal action, yet prodigious grown
And fearful as these strange eruptions are
Casca. ’Tis Cæsar that you mean; is it not, Cassius?
Cas. Let it be who it is: for Romans now
Have thews and limbs like to their ancestors.
Summary: Cassius replies that he likes wandering around on a night
like this. He thinks that the gods are sending the Romans a sign that
something abnormal will happen. He also compares this night to
Caesar.
Questions: What does Cassius think that the gods are doing?
In the quote above, the word prodigious most closely means
a. Small
a. Natural
a. Enormous
a. Unnatural
Why do you think that Cassius compared the night to Caesar?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Unto some monstrous state, to make them instruments of fear and
warning.
a. To make them instruments of fear and warning; Unto some
monstrous state.
a. To make them instruments of fear and warning. Unto some
monstrous state.
a. To make them instruments of fear and warning, Unto some
monstrous state.
a. To make them instruments of fear and warning unto some
monstrous state.
a. Correct as is
Cell #4
Quote: Casca. ’Tis Cæsar that you mean; is it not, Cassius?
Cas. Let it be who it is: for Romans now Have thews and limbs like
to their ancestors; But, woe the while! our fathers’ minds are dead,
And we are govern’d with our mothers’ spirits; Our yoke and
sufferance show us womanish.
Summary: Casca tells Cassius she has heard that tomorrow morning
the Romans plan to make Caesar the king of the Senate. Cassius
replies that he will wear his dagger. He also swears to the gods that if
they can make a weak man like Caesar powerful then Cassius can
surely defeat a tyrant.
Questions: Whom do the Romans plan to make king of the Senate?
In the quote above, the word thews most closely means
a. Heart
a. Legs
a. Bones
a. Muscles
What do you think will happen tomorrow morning at the senate?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
I can shake off at pleasure. That part of tyranny that I do bear.
a. That part of tyranny that I do bear, I can shake off at pleasure.
a. That part of tyranny that I do bear I can shake off at pleasure.
a. I can shake off at pleasure “That part of tyranny that I do bear.”
a. That part of tyranny that I do bear! I can shake off at pleasure.
a. Correct as is
Cell #5
Quote: Casca.
So can I: So every bondman in his own hand bears
The power to cancel his captivity.
Cas. And why should Cæsar be a tyrant then? Poor man! I know he
would not be a wolf But that he sees the Romans are but sheep He
were no lion were not Romans hinds.
Summary: Casca replies that he thinks that he can also defeat a
tyrant. Cassius asks why should Caesar be the one that is a tyrant.
He believes that Roman will stoop down very low if they let Caesar
take over.
Questions: What does Casca think that he can do?
In the quote above, the word bondman most closely means
a. A killer
a. A child
a. A slave
a. A poor man
Do you think that it is a good decision to pick Caesar as the king of the
Senate or do you agree with Cassius?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
But I am armed, and dangers are to me indifferent.
a. And dangers are to me indifferent, but I am armed.
a. But I am armed! And dangers are to me indifferent.
a. And indifferent are to me dangers, but I am armed.
a. I am but armed, and indifferent are to me dangers.
a. Correct as is
Cell #6
Quote: Cas. In favor’s like the work we have in hand, Most bloody,
fiery, and most terrible.
Casca. Stand close awhile, for here comes one in haste.
Cas. ’Tis Cinna; I do know him by his gait:He is a friend.
Summary: Casca agrees with Cassius. Cassius then reveals to Casca
that he has gotten together some Romans to start a resistance
movement against Caesar. He then asks Casca whether he wants to
help work against Caesar.
Questions: What does Cassius reveal to Casca?
In the quote above, the word favor most closely means
a. Appearance
a. Intention
a. Approval
a. Time
Do you think that Casca will want to help Cassius work against Caesar?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
There made a bargain.
a. Made a bargain there.
a. There are a bargain made.
a. Bargain is there made.
a. There’s a bargain made.
a. Correct as is
Cell #7
Quote: Cas. Be you content. Good Cinna, take this paper, And look
you lay it in the prætor’s chair, Where Brutus may but find it; and
throw this In at his window; set this up with wax Upon old Brutus’
statue: all this done, Repair to Pompey’s porch, where you shall find
us.
Summary: A conspirator named Cinna now enters. Cassius now tells
both of them his plan to build opposition against Caesar, which has
something to do with converting Brutus. Cassius gives Cinna a letter
that he has forged. He wants Cinna to place one letter in Brutus’
chair, and throw another through his window, and also to place
another on his statue.
Questions: What does Cassius give Cinna and who is Cinna?
In the quote above, the word content most closely means
a. Be happy
b. Be satisfied
c. Be wonderful
d. Be gracious
What do you think is written in that letter that Cassius gave to Cinna?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
What is this a fearful night?
a. What a fearful night is this!
b.
c.
d.
e.
A fearful night, what is this?
What a fearful night this is!
What a night are this, fearful?
Correct as is
Cell #8
Quote: Cas. Him and his worth and our great need of him You have
right well conceited. Let us go For it is after midnight; and ere day
We will awake him and be sure of him.
Summary: Cassius tells the other two that he has almost convinced
Brutus to be involved in their plot against Caesar and he hopes that
the letters will help convince him. Cinna says that he will deliver the
letters and he leaves. Casca says that he is positive that having
Brutus involved in their plot will make it a lot better. Cassius thinks
it’s getting late and they leave.
Questions: Whom does Cassius hope to convince?
In the quote above, the word conceited most closely means
a. Well behaved
b. Under control
c. Thought out
d. Approved
What do you think will happen when the letters get delivered?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Let us go, for it is after midnight.
a. After midnight it is for let us go.
b. Let us go: it is after midnight!
c. It is after midnight, let us go.
d. Us go let it is after midnight.
e. Correct as is
J.C.
Cell 1:
Act II Scene 1
Quote:
Brutus:
It must be by his death; and for my part, I know no personal cause to
spurn at him, but for the general. He would be crowned. How that
might change his nature, there the question. It is the bright day that
brings forth the adder, and that craves wary walking.
Summary: Brutus asks his servant to bring him a light and mutters to
himself that Caesar will have to die. He knows for sure that Caesar will
be crowned king. What he’s wondering is whether or not Caesar will be
corrupted by his power.
Comprehension Question- What does Brutus mutter to himself after he
asks his servant to bring him a light?
Reading Vocabulary Question- In the quote above, the word spurn
most closely means:
A. scorn
B. taunt
C. disregard
D. admire
Discussion Question- What do you think will happen when Caesar is
crowned king?
Grammar/Punctuation Ques.-When it is lited, come and call me here.
A. When it is lighted, come and call me here.
B. When is it lited come and call me here.
C. Come and call me here when it is lited.
D. Call me here lited is when.
E. Correct as is
Cell 2:
Quote:
Lucius
The taper burneth in your closet, sir. Searching the window for a flint,
I found this paper, thus sealed tip; and I am sure it did not lie there
when I went to bed.
Summary: Brutus’s servant comes in with a letter that he discovers
near the window. Brutus reads the letter, which accuses him of doing
nothing while Rome is being threatened. Believing the people of
Rome, he resolves to take the letter’s challenge to speak, strike, and
redress.
Reading Comprehension Question- What does Lucius, Brutus’s servant,
discover near the window?
Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word taper most closely
means:
A. Lamp
B. Candle
C. Flare
D. Glow
Discussion Question- Do you think its right for Brutus to take action
after receiving a letter accusing him of not doing anything while Rome
is being threatened or should he have done it before?
Grammar/Punctuation Ques.- It did not lie their when I went to bed.
A. It didnt lie their when I went to bed.
B. It did not lie there when I went to bed.
C. It did not layed there when I went to bed.
D. It did not lay there when I’d went to bed.
E. Correct as is
Cell 3-
Quote:
Brutus
And will not palter? And what other oath than honesty to honesty
engaged that this shall be, or we will fall for it? Swear priests and
cowards and men cautelous, old feeble carrions and such suffering
souls that welcome wrongs; unto bad causes swear such creatures as
men doubt.
Summary: Brutus’s servant brings in Cassius and a group of men in
and introduces them to Brutus. Cassius suggests that he and Brutus
swear an oath, but Brutus objects. Brutus says they don’t need an
oath, since their cause should be strong enough to bind them
together.
Reading Comprehension Question- What does Cassius suggest both
him and Brutus should do?
Vocabulary Question- In the quote above, the word palter most closely
means:
A. correct
B. confront
C. deceive
D. avoid
Discussion Question- Do you think it was right for Brutus to object on
swearing an oath with Cassius?
Grammar/Punctuation Ques.- I have being up this hour awake all
night.
A. I have been up this hour awake all night.
B. I’ve been up. This hour awake all night.
C. I have been up this hour, awake all night.
D. I have been up this our, awake all night
E. Correct as is
Cell 4:
Quote:
Metellus
O, let us have him! For his silver hairs will purchase us a good opinion
and buy men’s voices to commend our deeds. It shall be said his
judgement ruled our hands. Our youths and wildness shall no whit
appear, But all be buried in his gravity.
Summary: The group discusses whether they should try to bring
Cicero into the conspiracy, who could bring good public opinion to their
schemes.
Reading Comprehension Question: Who does the group discuss to
bring into the conspiracy?
Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word commend most
closely means:
A. deny
B. refuse
C. support
D. endorse
Discussion Question: Do you think Cicero will make a difference
towards the group?
Grammar/Punctuation Ques.:
I can give his humor the true bent and I will bring him to the Capitol.
A. I can give his humor the true bent and I will bring him to the
capitol.
B. I can give his humor, the true bent, and I will bring him to the
capitol.
C. I can give his humor. The true bent and I will bring him to the
Capitol.
D. I can give him these humor the true bent and I will bring him to the
Capitol
E. Correct as is
Cell 5:
Quotes:
Brutus
Our course will seem too bloody, Caius Cassius, to cut the head off and
then hack the limbs, like wrath in death and deny afterwards; for
Antony is but a limb of Caesar. Let’s be sacrificers but not butchers,
Caius. We all stand up against the spirit of Caesar, and in the spirit of
men there is no blood.
Summary: Brutus disagrees with Cicero’s joining their alliance. He
points out that Cicero would never follow anyone else’s ideas. Cassius
then suggests that they would do well to kill Antony in addition to
Caesar, but Brutus refuses, saying that this would make their plan too
bloody.
Reading Comprehension Question- Why does Brutus refuse on Cassius’
plan?
Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word wrath most closely
means:
A. Mild anger
B. Full satisfaction
C. Cruel delight
D. Fierce fury
Discussion Question- What can you predict now that Brutus has an
alliance formed?
Grammar/Punctuation Ques.- And let our hearts, as subtle masters do,
stir up their servants to an act of rage.
A. Let our hearts, as subtle masters do, stir up their servants to an act
of rage.
B. Let our hearts as subtle masters do, stir up their servants to an act
of rage.
C. Let our heart, as subtle masters do, stir up their servants to an act
of rage.
D. Let our hart, as subtle masters do, stir up their servants to an act
of rage.
E. Correct as is
Cell 6-
QuoteBrutus
But, alas, Caesar must bleed for it! And, gentle friends, let’s kill him
boldly, but not wrathfully; let’s carve him as a dish fit for the gods, not
hew him as a carcass fit for hounds. This shall make our purpose
necessary, and not envious; which so appearing to the common eyes,
we shall be called purgers, not murderers.
Summary- According to Brutus, they only stand against the spirit of
Caesar, which he wishes could be destroyed without the necessity of
killing the man himself. He says that they should kill him boldly, but
not viciously, so that they might be perceived as purging the state
rather than as murderers.
Reading Comprehension Question: How does Brutus want to kill
Caesar?
Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word envious most
closely means:
A. generous
B. malicious
C. giving
D. selfish
Discussion Question: Do you think it’s a good idea to kill Caesar boldly,
but not viciously?
Grammar/Punctuation Ques.: It may be these apparent prodigy, and
the persuasion of his augurers may hold him from the Capitol.
A. It may be these apparent prodigies, and the persuasion of his
augurers may hold him from the capitol.
B. It may be these apparent prodigies, and the persuasion of his
augurers may hold him from the Capitol.
C. It may be these apparent prodigies, and the persuasive of his
augurers may hold him from the Capitol.
D. It may be these apparent prodigys, and the persuasion of his
augurers may hold him from the Capitol.
E. Correct as is
Cell 7:
Quote:
Cassius
Yet I fear him; for in the ingrafted love he bears to Caesar
Brutus
Alas, good Cassius, do not think of him! If he love Caesar, all that he
can do is to himself take thought, and die for Caesar. And that were
much he should; for he is given to sports, to wildness, and much
company.
Summary: Cassius replies to Brutus that he still fears Antony, but he
assures him that Antony will be rendered harmless once Caesar is
dead.
Reading Comprehension Question- Who does Cassius fear?
Vocabulary Question- In the quote above, the word ingraft, most
closely means:
A. invert
B. interlock
C. crave
D. conjoin
Discussion Question- What do you think will happen to Antony in the
future?
Grammar/Punctuation Ques.- He loves to hear that unicorns may be
betrayed with trees and bears with glasses elephants with holes lions
with toils, and men with flatterers.
A. He loves to hear that unicorns may be betraying with trees and
bearing with glasses elephants with holed lion with toil, and man with
flatterers.
B. He loved to hear that unicorns may be betrayed with trees and
bears with glasses elephants with holes lions with toils, and men with
flattererer.
C.He loves to hear that unicorns may be betrayed with trees and bears
with glasses, elephants with holes, lions with toils, and men with
flatterers.
D. His loveds to hear that unicorns may be betrayed with trees and
bears with glasses, elephants with holes, lions with toils, and men with
flatterers.
E. Correct as is
Cell 8-
Quote:
Cassius
Whether Caesar will come forth to-day or no; for he is superstitious
grown of late, quite from the main opinion he held once of fantasy, of
dreams, and ceremonies. It may be these apparent prodigies, the
unaccustomed terror of this night, and the persuasion of his augurers
may hold him from the Capitol to-day.
Summary: Cassius states that no one knows whether Caesar will come
to the capitol, since the warnings of augurs after this brutal evening
might keep him at home.
Reading Comprehension Question- What does Cassius say about
Caesar?
Vocabulary Question- In the quote above, the word augurer most
closely means:
A. Clergy
B. Advisor
C. Minister
D. Priest
Discussion Question- What do you think will happen to Caesar at the
end of the story?
Grammar/Punctuation Ques.- Good gentlemen, look fresh and merrily.
A. Good gentleman, look fresh and merrily
B. Good, gentlemen, look fresh and merrily
C. Good gentlemen, look fresh marily
D. Good Gentlemen, look fresh merrily
E. Correct as is
Cell 9-
Quote:
Decius
Never fear that. If he be so resolved, that unicorns may be betrayed
with trees and bears with glasses, elephants with holes, lions with
toils, and men with flatterers; but when I tell him he hates flatterers,
he says he does, being then most flattered. Let me work; for I can
give his humour the true bent and I will bring him to the Capitol.
Summary: Decius assures the others that he will be able to convince
Caesar to ignore his superstitions by talking about his bravery. Brutus
suggests that they try to behave like actors and hide their true feelings
and intentions towards Caesar.
Reading Comprehension Question- What does Decius convince Caesar
of?
Vocabulary Question- In the quote above, the word flatterer most
closely means:
A. servant
B. waterboy
C. groupie
D. handshaker
Discussion Question- Do you think Decius actions helped Brutus in
getting one step closer in killing Caesar?
Grammar/Punctuation Ques.- He Loves me well, and I have given him
reasons, and I’ll fashion him.
A. He loves me well and I have given him reasons that I fashion him.
B. He loves me well. I have given him reasons. I’ll fashion him.
C. He loves me well, and I have given him reasons and I fashion he.
D. He loved me well, and I have given him reasons that I fashion him.
E. Correct as is
Cell 10-
Quote:
PortiaNor for yours neither. U’ have ungently, Brutus. Stole from my bed.
And yesternight at supper you suddenly arose and walked about,
musing and sighing with your arms across: and what I asked you what
the matter was, you stared upon me with ungentle looks. I urged you
further; then you scratched your head and too impatiently stamped
with your foot. Yet I insisted; yet you answered not, but with an
angry wafter of your hand.
Summary: Portia wonders what has been worrying Brutus because
behavior has been strange. He says that he has felt unwell. She asks
why he refuses to tell her his concerns, insisting that, as his wife, she
should know his problems and assures him that she will keep his
secrets.
Reading Comprehension Question- What does Portia ask Brutus?
Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word wafter most
closely means:
A. shake
B. wave
C. flap
D. twist
Discussion Question- What do you think will happen to Portia and
Brutus in the future?
Grammar/Punctuation Ques.- You, Stared upon me, with ungentle
looks.
A. You stare’d upon me with ungentle looks
B. You stared upon me with ungentle looks.
C. You stare upon me with ungentled looks.
D. You with ungentle looks stared upun me.
E. You stayre upon me with ungently looks.
Julius Caesar: Act II, Scene I (2nd half): Cell #1
Illustration:
Quote:
Let's kill him boldly, but not wrathfully;
Let's carve him as a dish fit for the gods,
Not hew him as a carcass fit for hounds:
And let our hearts, as subtle masters do,
Stir up their servants to an act of rage
And after seem to chide 'em. This shall make
Our purpose necessary and not envious:
Which so appearing to the common eyes,
We shall be call'd purgers, not murderers.
Summary:
Brutus forms a plan to murder Caesar, whom he sees as a
threat. He knows with certainty that Caesar will be crowned king, and
he ponders on whether or not Caesar will be corrupted by his power.
Although he admits that he has never seen Caesar swayed by power in
the past, he believes that it would be impossible for Caesar to reach
such heights without eventually coming to scorn those lower in status.
He believes his plan is for the good of Rome, a “purpose necessary and
not envious.”
Reading Comprehension Question:
What is Brutus’s main reason for wanting to kill Caesar?
Vocabulary Question:
In the quote above, the word chide most likely means:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Praise
Laud
Reprimand
Extol
Discussion Question:
Do you think Brutus’s reason for murdering Caesar is legitimate? Do
you think Rome will agree with him?
Grammar Question:
Quote: Caesar must bleed for it!
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Caesar must bleeding for it!
Caesar must bled for it!
Must bleed Caesar for it!
For it, Caesar must bleed!
Correct as it is.
Julius Caesar: Act II, Scene I (2nd half): Cell #2
Illustration:
Quote:
Whether Caesar will come forth to-day, or no;
For he is superstitious grown of late,
Quite from the main opinion he held once
Of fantasy, of dreams and ceremonies
Summary:
Brutus wonders if Caesar will come to the Capitol on this day. He
describes Caesar’s change in personality, of his having changed his
previous opinion on superstition and the supernatural.
Reading Comprehension Question:
How has Caesar changed?
Vocabulary Question:
In the quote above, the word opinion most likely means:
a) Belief
b) Certainty
c) Happening
d) Fact
Discussion Question:
Why might have Caesar changed his opinion of paranormal practices?
Grammar Question:
Quote: The clock hath stricken three.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
The clock has striked three.
The clock had stricken three.
The clock had stroke three.
The clock has struck three.
Correct as it is.
Julius Caesar: Act II, Scene I (2nd half): Cell #3
Illustration:
Quote:
But when I tell him he hates flatterers,
He says he does, being then most flattered.
Summary:
Decius assures Brutus that he will be able to bring Caesar to the
Capitol by using flattery and honeyed words.
Reading Comprehension Question:
What method will Decius use to lure Caesar to the Capitol?
Vocabulary Question:
In the quote above, the word flatterers most likely means:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Sycophants
Farmers
Mourners
Peasants
Discussion Question:
Do you think Decius will be successful in convincing Caesar to come to
the Capitol?
Grammar Question:
Quote: He loves to hear.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Him loves to hear.
He loves to hearing.
He loves to heard.
He loved to hearing
Correct as it is.
Julius Caesar: Act II, Scene I (2nd half): Cell #4
Illustration:
Quote:
Good gentlemen, look fresh and merrily;
Let not our looks put on our purposes,
But bear it as our Roman actors do,
With untired spirits and formal constancy:
And so good morrow to you every one.
Summary:
As the senators prepare to leave, Brutus reminds them to cover
their true feelings in front of Caesar on the day of his planned murder.
He tells them to “look fresh and merrily” until the appointed time.
Reading Comprehension Question:
What does Brutus tell the senators to do in front of Caesar?
Vocabulary Question:
In the quote above, the word constancy most likely means”
a) Randomness
b) Resolution
c) Irregularity
d) Faithlessness
Discussion Question:
Do you think Caesar will be able to look underneath the masks of
deception and figure out the senators’ true intent in time?
Grammar Question:
Quote: Fail not then.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Then do not fail.
Not then fail.
Do not fail.
Then not fail.
Correct as it is.
Julius Caesar: Act II, Scene I (2nd half): Cell #5
Illustration:
Quote:
It will not let you eat, nor talk, nor sleep,
And could it work so much upon your shape
As it hath much prevail'd on your condition,
I should not know you, Brutus. Dear my lord,
Make me acquainted with your cause of grief.
Summary:
Portia begs Brutus to tell her the cause of his suffering and
torment, which deprives him of sleep, health, and good temper.
Reading Comprehension Question:
What does Portia ask of Brutus?
Vocabulary Question:
In the quote above, the word grief most likely means:
a) Consolation
b) Bliss
c) Misery
d) Delight
Discussion Question:
Do you think Brutus will tell Portia his plan to destroy Caesar’s power?
Why or why not?
Grammar Question:
Quote: Therefore thou sleep’st so sound.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
You sleep so soundly.
You slept sound.
You sleeping sound.
You have sleep soundly.
Correct as it is.
Julius Caesar: Act II, Scene I (2nd half): Cell #6
Illustration:
Quote:
No, my Brutus;
You have some sick offence within your mind,
Which, by the right and virtue of my place,
I ought to know of: and, upon my knees,
I charm you, by my once-commended beauty
Summary:
Brutus refrains from telling Portia the true cause of his torment,
and simply tells her that he is only ill in health. Portia knows he is
lying, and begs him to tell her of the real reason that troubles his
mind.
Reading Comprehension Question:
What ails Brutus?
Vocabulary Question:
In the quote above, the word charm most likely means:
a) Entice
b) Repel
c) Dissuade
d) Discourage
Discussion Question:
If Brutus were to tell Portia of his plan to murder Caesar, what do you
think her reaction would be?
Grammar Question:
Quote: You suddenly arose and walk’d about.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
You sudden rise and walk’d about.
You suddenly arose and walk about.
You sudden arisen and walking about.
You suddenly arose and walking about?
Correct as it is.
Julius Caesar: Act II, Scene I (2nd half): Cell #7
Illustration:
Quote:
Within the bond of marriage, tell me, Brutus,
Is it excepted I should know no secrets
That appertain to you? Am I yourself
But, as it were, in sort or limitation,
Summary:
Portia demands to know what troubles Brutus. She tells him that
it is her right as his wife to share her husband’s intents and secrets.
Reading Comprehension Question:
What does Portia tell Brutus to get him to tell her of his problem?
Vocabulary Question:
In the quote above, the word appertain most closely means:
a)
b)
c)
d)
To
To
To
To
concern
be unrelated
belong
have no bearing on
Discussion Question:
Why do you think Portia is so intent on sharing Brutus’s secret plot?
Grammar Question:
Quote: Yet I insisted, yet you answer’d not.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
You didn’t answer when I asked you.
When I insisted, you didn’t answer.
You no answer when I asked.
You don’t’ answer when I insist.
Correct as it is.
Julius Caesar: Act II, Scene I (2nd half): Cell #8
Illustration:
Quote:
Think you I am no stronger than my sex,
Being so father'd and so husbanded?
Tell me your counsels, I will not disclose 'em:
I have made strong proof of my constancy
Summary:
Portia, in her determination to learn Brutus’ s secret, continues
to persuade him to tell her. She tells him that if her were to tell her, it
would remain sealed within her mind forever.
Reading Comprehension Question:
What does Portia promise Brutus?
Vocabulary Question:
In the quote above, the word counsels most likely means:
a) Advice
b) Affairs
c) Judgments
d) Troubles
Discussion Question:
What do you think Portia has done to prove her loyalty to Brutus?
Grammar Question:
Quote: If this were true, then should I know this secret.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
If this has been true, then shall I know this secret.
If this was true, then I will know this secret.
If this will be true, then I will knew this secret.
If this is true, then I will not know this secret.
Correct as it is.
Julius Caesar: Act II, Scene I (2nd half): Cell #9
Illustration:
Quote:
O ye gods,
Render me worthy of this noble wife!
Summary:
Portia has finally managed to convince Brutus to tell her his
secret. While beginning to tell her, he becomes interrupted by a
messenger, and postpones telling her by sending her away.
Reading Comprehension Question:
Has Portia managed to hear the big secret?
Vocabulary Question:
In the quote above, the word render most likely means:
a)
b)
c)
d)
To
To
To
To
make
punish
give
restore
Discussion Question:
Why do you think Brutus was reluctant to tell his wife of his plan?
Grammar Question:
Quote: I have made strong proof of my constancy.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
I will have making strong proof of my constancy.
I having will make strong proof of my constancy.
I had has made strong proof of my constancy.
I would had made strong proof of my constancy.
Correct as it is.
Julius Caesar: Act II, Scene I (2nd half): Cell #10
Illustration:
Quote:
I am not sick, if Brutus have in hand
Any exploit worthy the name of honour.
Summary:
Ligarius enters the room looking sick. He says he would not be
sick if he could be sure that Brutus was involved in a plot in the name
of honor. Brutus tells him that he is, and Ligarius rejoices and
accompanies Brutus to hear more of the plan.
Reading Comprehension Question:
What does Ligarius ask of Brutus?
Vocabulary Question:
In the quote above, the word exploit most likely means:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Blackmail
Revelation
Document
Plot
Discussion Question:
Why do you think Ligarius pretended to be sick in front of Brutus?
Grammar Question:
Quote: I shall enfold to thee as we are going.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
I will tell you as we go.
I will telling you as we go.
I was tell you as we go.
I will told you as we go.
Correct as it is.
Act II, Scene I: Cell #1
Illustration:
Quote: CASSIUS But what of Cicero? shall we sound him?
I think he will stand very strong with us.
CASCA Let us not leave him out.
CINNA No, by no means.
METELLUS CIMBER O, let us have him, for his silver hairs
Will purchase us a good opinion
And buy men's voices to commend our deeds:
It shall be said, his judgment ruled our hands;
Our youths and wildness shall no whit appear,
But all be buried in his gravity.
BRUTUS O, name him not: let us not break with him;
For he will never follow any thing
That other men begin.
CASSIUS Then leave him out.
Summary: The group discuss whether they should include Cicero in
the conspiracy or not. They think that he could bring good public
opinion to their schemes. However, Brutus refuses, believing that
Cicero would never follow anyone else's ideas.
Reading Comprehension Question: What is the group discussing?
Vocabulary Question: " And buy men's voices to commend our
deeds:"
In the quote above, the word "deeds" most closely means:
a) actions
b) voices
c) approval
d) fate
Discussion Question: Do you think Brutus made a mistake in
refusing Cicero's participation?
Sentence Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct
as is: "Indeed he is not fit."
a) "He is not fit; indeed!"
b) "He is not fit: indeed."
c) "Indeed! He is not fit."
d) "Indeed he is, not fit."
e) Correct as is
Act II, Scene I: Cell #2
Illustration:
Quote: CASSIUS Decius, well urged: I think it is not meet,
Mark Antony, so well beloved of Caesar,
Should outlive Caesar: we shall find of him
A shrewd contriver; and, you know, his means,
If he improve them, may well stretch so far
As to annoy us all: which to prevent,
Let Antony and Caesar fall together.
BRUTUS Our course will seem too bloody, Caius Cassius,
To cut the head off and then hack the limbs,
Like wrath in death and envy afterwards;
For Antony is but a limb of Caesar:
Let us be sacrificers, but not butchers, Caius.
We all stand up against the spirit of Caesar;
And in the spirit of men there is no blood:
O, that we then could come by Caesar's spirit,
And not dismember Caesar! But, alas,
Caesar must bleed for it! And, gentle friends,
Let's kill him boldly, but not wrathfully;
Let's carve him as a dish fit for the gods,
Not hew him as a carcass fit for hounds:
And let our hearts, as subtle masters do,
Stir up their servants to an act of rage,
And after seem to chide 'em. This shall make
Our purpose necessary and not envious:
Which so appearing to the common eyes,
We shall be call'd purgers, not murderers.
And for Mark Antony, think not of him;
For he can do no more than Caesar's arm
When Caesar's head is off.
Summary: The group starts talking about Antony's death as well, but
Brutus refuses their suggestion again, claiming that things will get too
bloody.
Reading Comprehension Question: Who are the men talking about
killing along with Caesar?
Vocabulary Question: "We shall find of him a shrewd contriver;"
In the quote above, the word "shrewd" most closely means:
a) nice
b) ugly
c) dumb
d) clever
Discussion Question: Do you think things will get too bloody if they
choose to kill Antony as well?
Sentence Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct
as is: "Shall no man be touch'd else but only Caesar?"
a) "Shall no man else be touch'd? But only Caesar."
b) "Shall Caesar be touch'd but only no man else?"
c) "Shall no man else be touch'd but only Caesar?"
d) "Shall no man touch'd else be but only Caesar?"
e) Correct as is
Act II, Scene I: Cell #3
Illustration:
Quote: CASSIUS Yet I fear him;
For in the ingrafted love he bears to Caesar-BRUTUS Alas, good Cassius, do not think of him:
If he love Caesar, all that he can do
Is to himself, take thought and die for Caesar:
And that were much he should; for he is given
To sports, to wildness and much company.
Summary: Cassius tells Brutus that he still fears Antony, but Brutus
assures him that Antony will be harmless once Caesar is dead.
Reading Comprehension Question: What does Brutus think will
happen with Antony once Caesar is dead?
Vocabulary Question: "For in the ingrafted love he bears to Caesar-"
In the quote above, the word "ingrafted" most closely means:
a) fixed, immovable
b) high, lofty
c) unnatural, perverse
d) soft, squishy
Discussion Question: Is Brutus right about Antony?
Sentence Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct
as is: "There is no fear, in him;"
a) "There is no fear in him;"
b) "There is: no fear in him;"
c) "Is there no fear in him;"
d) "There is in him no fear;"
e) Correct as is
Act II, Scene I: Cell #4
Illustration:
Quote: CASSIUS But it is doubtful yet,
Whether Caesar will come forth to-day, or no;
For he is superstitious grown of late,
Quite from the main opinion he held once
Of fantasy, of dreams and ceremonies:
It may be, these apparent prodigies,
The unaccustom'd terror of this night,
And the persuasion of his augurers,
May hold him from the Capitol to-day.
DECIUS BRUTUS Never fear that: if he be so resolved,
I can o'ersway him; for he loves to hear
That unicorns may be betray'd with trees,
And bears with glasses, elephants with holes,
Lions with toils and men with flatterers;
But when I tell him he hates flatterers,
He says he does, being then most flattered.
Let me work;
For I can give his humour the true bent,
And I will bring him to the Capitol.
CASSIUS Nay, we will all of us be there to fetch him.
BRUTUS By the eighth hour: is that the uttermost?
CINNA Be that the uttermost, and fail not then.
METELLUS CIMBER Caius Ligarius doth bear Caesar hard,
Who rated him for speaking well of Pompey:
I wonder none of you have thought of him.
BRUTUS Now, good Metellus, go along by him:
He loves me well, and I have given him reasons;
Send him but hither, and I'll fashion him.
CASSIUS The morning comes upon 's: we'll leave you, Brutus.
And, friends, disperse yourselves; but all remember
What you have said, and show yourselves true Romans.
BRUTUS Good gentlemen, look fresh and merrily;
Let not our looks put on our purposes,
But bear it as our Roman actors do,
With untired spirits and formal constancy:
And so good morrow to you every one.
Summary: Cassius mentions that no one knows whether Caesar will
come to the Capitol that day, since he has been warned to stay at
home. But Decius assures everyone that he will be able to convince
Caesar to ignore all the warnings. The conspirators leave after Brutus
suggests that they should try to behave like actors and hide their true
feelings.
Reading Comprehension Question: What does Brutus suggest the
conspirators to do?
Vocabulary Question: "And the persuasion of his augurers,"
In the quote above, the word "augurers" most closely means:
a) spirits
b) priests
c) relatives
d) servants
Discussion Question: Will Caesar be brave enough to appear at the
Capitol?
Sentence Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct
as is: " 'Tis time: to part."
a) " 'Tis time to, part."
b) " 'Tis; time to part."
c) " 'Tis time to: part."
d) " 'Tis time to part."
e) Correct as is
Act II, Scene I: Cell #5
Illustration:
Quote: PORTIA Brutus, my lord!
BRUTUS Portia, what mean you? wherefore rise you now?
It is not for your health thus to commit
Your weak condition to the raw cold morning.
PORTIA Nor for yours neither. You've ungently, Brutus,
Stole from my bed: and yesternight, at supper,
You suddenly arose, and walk'd about,
Musing and sighing, with your arms across,
And when I ask'd you what the matter was,
You stared upon me with ungentle looks;
I urged you further; then you scratch'd your head,
And too impatiently stamp'd with your foot;
Yet I insisted, yet you answer'd not,
But, with an angry wafture of your hand,
Gave sign for me to leave you: so I did;
Fearing to strengthen that impatience
Which seem'd too much enkindled, and withal
Hoping it was but an effect of humour,
Which sometime hath his hour with every man.
It will not let you eat, nor talk, nor sleep,
And could it work so much upon your shape
As it hath much prevail'd on your condition,
I should not know you, Brutus. Dear my lord,
Make me acquainted with your cause of grief.
BRUTUS I am not well in health, and that is all.
Summary: Brutus's wife, Portia, enters and asks why Brutus has been
acting strange. Brutus says that he wasn't feeling well.
Reading Comprehension Question: What does Brutus's wife ask
him?
Vocabulary Question: "Musing and sighing, with your arms across,"
In the quote above, the word "musing" most closely means:
a) laughing
b) coughing
c) screaming
d) dreaming
Discussion Question: Will Brutus tell his wife about his plan?
Sentence Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct
as is: "He would embrace the means, to come by it."
a) "He would: embrace the means to come by it."
b) "He would embrace the means to come by it."
c) "He would embrace to come by it, the means."
d) "He would embrace the means to come: by it."
e) Correct as is
Act II, Scene I: Cell #6
Illustration:
Quote: PORTIA Is Brutus sick? and is it physical
To walk unbraced and suck up the humours
Of the dank morning? What, is Brutus sick,
And will he steal out of his wholesome bed,
To dare the vile contagion of the night
And tempt the rheumy and unpurged air
To add unto his sickness? No, my Brutus;
You have some sick offence within your mind,
Which, by the right and virtue of my place,
I ought to know of: and, upon my knees,
I charm you, by my once-commended beauty,
By all your vows of love and that great vow
Which did incorporate and make us one,
That you unfold to me, yourself, your half,
Why you are heavy, and what men to-night
Have had to resort to you: for here have been
Some six or seven, who did hide their faces
Even from darkness.
BRUTUS Kneel not, gentle Portia.
PORTIA I should not need, if you were gentle Brutus.
Within the bond of marriage, tell me, Brutus,
Is it excepted I should know no secrets
That appertain to you? Am I yourself
But, as it were, in sort or limitation,
To keep with you at meals, comfort your bed,
And talk to you sometimes? Dwell I but in the suburbs
Of your good pleasure? If it be no more,
Portia is Brutus' harlot, not his wife.
BRUTUS You are my true and honourable wife,
As dear to me as are the ruddy drops
That visit my sad heart
PORTIA If this were true, then should I know this secret.
I grant I am a woman; but withal
A woman that Lord Brutus took to wife:
I grant I am a woman; but withal
A woman well-reputed, Cato's daughter.
Think you I am no stronger than my sex,
Being so father'd and so husbanded?
Tell me your counsels, I will not disclose 'em:
I have made strong proof of my constancy,
Giving myself a voluntary wound
Here, in the thigh: can I bear that with patience.
And not my husband's secrets?
Summary: Portia asks why Brutus isn't telling her about his problems,
insisting that she has every right to know about his concerns and keep
his secrets, since she is his wife.
Reading Comprehension Question: What does Portia want to
know?
Vocabulary Question: "Is it excepted I should know no secrets
that appertain to you?"
In the quote above, the word "appertain" most closely means:
a) belong
b) worry
c) scare
d) comfort
Discussion Question: Will it be right if Portia knew about her
husbands' plans?
Sentence Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct
as is: "Render me worthy: of this noble wife!"
a) "Render me worthy, of this noble wife!"
b) "Render me wirthy of this noble wife!"
c) "Render me of this noble wife worthy!"
d) "Render me worthy of this noble wife!"
e) Correct as is
Act II, Scene I: Cell #7
Illustration:
Quote: LUCIUS He is a sick man that would speak with you.
BRUTUS Caius Ligarius, that Metellus spake of.
Boy, stand aside. Caius Ligarius! how?
LIGARIUS Vouchsafe good morrow from a feeble tongue.
BRUTUS O, what a time have you chose out, brave Caius,
To wear a kerchief! Would you were not sick!
LIGARIUS I am not sick, if Brutus have in hand
Any exploit worthy the name of honour.
BRUTUS Such an exploit have I in hand, Ligarius,
Had you a healthful ear to hear of it.
LIGARIUS By all the gods that Romans bow before,
I here discard my sickness! Soul of Rome!
Brave son, derived from honourable loins!
Thou, like an exorcist, hast conjured up
My mortified spirit. Now bid me run,
And I will strive with things impossible;
Yea, get the better of them. What's to do?
BRUTUS A piece of work that will make sick men whole.
LIGARIUS But are not some whole that we must make sick?
BRUTUS That must we also. What it is, my Caius,
I shall unfold to thee, as we are going
To whom it must be done.
LIGARIUS Set on your foot,
And with a heart new-fired I follow you,
To do I know not what: but it sufficeth
That Brutus leads me on.
BRUTUS Follow me, then.
Summary: Ligarius comes to talk to Brutus. He looks sick and tells
Brutus that he would feel much better if it is true that Brutus is
involved in a scheme in the name of honor. Brutus answers that it is
true and makes Ligarius happy, while he speaks of his plan.
Reading Comprehension Question: What will make Ligarius feel
better?
Vocabulary Question: "I here discard my sickness!"
In the quote above, the word "discard" most closely means:
a) heal
b) forget
c) suffer
d) throw out
Discussion Question: Will Brutus end up telling more people of his
plan?
Sentence Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct
as is: " Lucius, who's that knocks?"
a) " Lucius, who's that: knocks?"
b) " Lucius, who's that; knocks?"
c) " Lucius, whos' that knocks?"
d) " Lucius, who's that that knocks?"
e) Correct as is
Act II Scene II
Cell I
Quote
Caes. Nor Heaven nor earth have been at peace tonight. Thrice hath
Calpurnia in her sleep cried out “Help, ho! They murder Caesar!”
Who’s within?
Serv. My Lord?
Caes. Go bid the priest do present sacrifice, And bring me their
opinions of success.
Serv. I will, my lord.
Summary
Caesar is feeling negative energy coming towards him. He has heard
Calpurnia cry his name with fright and dispair in her sleep. He asks to
hear the word of the priest, their opinions for his success.
Questions
Reading Comp.
What does Calpurnia do while she sleeps?
Vocabulary
In the quote above the words “Go Bid” most nearly mean
a) Go make an offer
b) Go ask
c) Go help
d) Go look
Discussion
How is Caesar’s confidence running if he has to go have some one ask
for the opinions of the priest?
Grammar
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
a) Thrice hath Calpurnia in her sleep cried out “Help, ho! They murder
Caesar!” Whos within?
b) Thrice hath Calpurnia in her sleep cried out “Help, ho! They murder
Caesar!” Who’s within.
c) Thrice hath Calpurnia in her sleep cried out “Help, ho! They murder
Caesar!” Who’s within?
d) Thrice hath Calpurnia in her sleep cried out “Help ho! They murder
Caesar!” Who’s within?
Act II Scene II
Cell II
Quote
Cal. Caesar, I never stood on ceremonies, yet now they frighten me.
Most horrid sights seen by the watch, a lioness has whelped in the
streets. The noise of battle hurtled in the air, Horses did neigh, and
dying men did groan, and ghost did shriek upon the streets.
Caes. Caesar shall forth. The things that threaten me Ne’er looked but
on my back. When they shall see the face of Caesar, they are
vanished.
Summary
Calpurnia is scared of the situation Caesar is getting himself into.
Caesar avoids all of her opinions. He states that anything that
threatens him looks upon his back. Caesar talks about cowards and
valiants. Cowards die many times but Valliant’s only die once.
Questions
Reading Comprehension
What does Caesar say about people that threaten him?
Vocabulary
In the quote above the word “Whelped” most closely means
a)
b)
c)
d)
Swayed
Gave birth
Shouted
Teased
Discussion
How does being headstrong affect people, in a positive or negative
way, or both?
Grammar
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
. Caesar shall forth. The things that threaten me Neer looked but on
my back.
a) Caesar shall forth, The things that threaten me Neer looked but
on my back.
b) caesar shall forth. The things that threaten me Neer looked but
on my back.
c) Caesar shall forth. The things that threaten me ne’er looked but
on my back.
d) Correct as is
Act II Scene II.
Cell III.
Quote
Caes The gods do this in shame of cowardice. Caesar should be a
beast without heart If he should stay home today for fear. No, Caesar
shall not. Danger knows full well that Caesar is more dangerous than
he.
Cal. Alas, my lord! Your wisdom is consumed in confidence. Do not go
forth today. Call it my fear that keeps you in the house today not your
own.
Summary
Caesar wants to show up to the house of senate because he does not
want to seem like a coward. Calpurnia really wants him to stay home.
So Caesar sends Mark Antony in to fill in his spot and tells them to say
that he is sick.
Questions
Reading Comprehension
Who does Caesar ask to fill in for him at the house of senate?
Vocabulary
In the quote above the word “Cowardice” most closely means
a) Common in the face of danger
b) Scared in the face of danger
c) Artistic
d) Democratic
Discussion
What are the positive and negative factors of Caesar missing the
meeting?
Grammar
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Alas, my lord! Your wisdom is consumed in confidence. Do not go forth
today.
a) Alas, my lord? Your wisdom is consumed in confidence. Do not
go forth today.
b) Alas my lord! Your wisdom is consumed in confidence. Do not go
fourth today.
c) Alaas, my lord! Your wisdom is consumed in confidence, Do not
go forth today.
d) Correct as is
Act II Scene II
Cell IV
Quote
Dec. This dream is all amiss interpreted; It was a vision fair and
fortunate. Your Statue spouting blood in many pipes, in which so many
smiling Romans bathed, Signifies that from you great Rome shall suck
Reviving blood.
Caesar. And this way you have well expounded it.
How foolish do your fears seem now, Calpurnia! I am ashamed I
did yield to them.
Summary
Caesar is hesitant in sending in a lie. Decius wants to know why
he is not going. Caesar responds by telling him that his wife Calpurnia
had a dream were the Romans wiped their hands in blood leaking out
of his statue. Decius says that it is a sign of rejuvenation and reviving
blood. Caesar is convinced, and he tells Calpurnia her dream is foolish.
Questions
Reading Comprehension
What does Decius say about Calpurnia’s dream?
Vocabulary
In the quote above the word “expounded” most closely means
a) Helped
b) Created
c) Explained in Detail
d) Reversed in Order
Discussion
Would you trust a beloved person if they warned you not to do
something, no matter how important it was?
Grammar
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
How foolish do your fears seem now Calpurnia! I am ashaimed I
did yield to them.
a)
b)
c)
d)
How foolish do your fears seem now, Calpurnia! I am
ashamed I did yield to them.
How fowlish do your fears seem now, Calpurnia! I am
ashamed I did yield to them.
How foolish do your fears seem now Calpurnia! I am
ashamed I did yield to them.
Correct as is?
Act II Scene II
Cell V.
Quote
Caesar. I am to blame thus waited for. Now, Cinna, now, Metellus.
What, Trebonius! I have an hour’s talk in store for you.
Good Friends, go in and taste some wine with me, and we will go
straight way as friends.
Summary
Brutus, Ligarius, Metellus, Casca, Trebonis, Cinna, and Pubilus all enter
in the scene. Caesar apologizes for keeping them waiting and tells
them he has much talk waiting for them. Caesar proposes a toast to all
their friendship.
Questions
Reading Comprehension
What does Caesar do when he greets his people?
Discussion
What will you end up with if you try to maintain friendships this
way?
Grammar
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide
whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
I am to blame thus waited for. Now, Cinna, now, Metellus. What,
Trebonius!
a) I am to blame thus waited for. Now, Cinna, now Metellus.
What Trebonius!
b) I am to blame thus waited for, Now, Cinna, now, Metellus.
What, Trebonius!
c) I Am to blame thus waited for. Now, Cinna, now, Metellus.
What, Trebonius?
d) Correct as is
ACT II. SC. II
CELL #1
Guess What?
Quote:
Caesar
Thrice hath Calpurnia in her sleep cried out
“Help, ho! They murder Caesar!” Who’s within?
Summary: Caesar is awakened by Calpurnia who dreamt of Caesar’s
death. He asks the servant to fetch the priests, for he needs advice
and help.
CQ: What worries Caesar?
VQ: “Go bid the priests do present sacrifice”
In the quote above the word present most closely means:
a) make
b) stop
c) prevent
d) immediate
DQ: Do you think Calpurnia’s dream really means anything? Why or
why not?
GQ: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether
one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
No heaven no earth have been at ease tonight.
a) Nor heaven nor earth have been at peace tonight.
b) Nor heaven nor earth have been at piece tonight.
c) Nor heaven nor earth; have been at peace tonight.
d) Not heaven, or earth, have been at peace tonight.
e) correct as is
ACT II. SC. II
CELL #2
Just a Dream
Quote:
Calpurnia
What mean you, Caesar? Think you to walk forth? You shall not stir of
your house today.
Summary: Calpurnia tries to convince Caesar not to go to the Capitol
because she fears for his life. However, Caesar says that he will go
because he doesn’t want to be looked at as a coward. The gods know
when he’ll die, and he won’t have any control over it.
CQ: At this point, is Caesar planning to go to the Capitol?
VQ: “The noise of battle hurtled in the air”
In the quote above the word hurtled most closely means:
a) rushed
b) slept
c) surrounded
d) mixed
DQ: Do you think Caesar will die upon his going to the Capitol? Why?
GQ: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether
one of the choices below is better of if it is correct as is.
Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste
of death but once.
a) Cowards die many times before their dead, the valiant never taste
of death, but once.
b) Cowards die many times before they’re deaths; the valiant never
taste of death but once.
c) Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valient never
taste of death but once.
d) Cowards die many times before their deaths, the valiant never taste
of death but once.
e) correct as is
ACT II. SC. II
CELL #3
He Will Not Go
Quote:
Caesar
Mark Antony shall say I am not well,
And for thy humor I will stay at home.
Summary: The servant tells Caesar that the priests would advice him
not to go either because they couldn’t find a heart (the sacrifice) in the
animal. Calpurnia begs Caesar not to go. She says that the fear is
hers, and he should just tell Antony that he is ill. Caesar agrees.
CQ: What excuse will Caesar give for he not going to the Capitol?
VQ: “plucking the entrails of an offering forth”
In the quote above the word entrails most closely means:
a) intestines
b) feathers
c) fear
d) anger
DQ: Do you think that inside Caesar denied to go because he too was
afraid?
GQ: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether
one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
They would not have you to stir forth today.
a) They would’nt have you to stir forth today.
b)
c)
d)
e)
They wouldn’t have you to stirr forth today.
They would not have you; to stir forth today.
They would not have had you: to stir forth, today.
correct as is
ACT II. SC. II
CELL #4
“So Called Pals”
Quote:
Caesar
She dreamt tonight she saw my statue,
Which, like a fountain with an hundred spouts,
Did run pure blood, and many lusty Romans
Came smiling and did bath their hands in it.
Summary: Caesar tells Decius to tell the senate that he will not come.
Decius asks why and Caesar confines in him and tells Decius of his
wife’s dream. Caesar also tells him that his wife made him stay.
CQ: Who does Caesar confide in?
VQ: “And these does she apply for warnings and portents”
In the quote above the word portents most closely means:
a) omens
b) dreams
c) priests
d) lies
DQ: What do you think Decius will think of the whole situation?
GQ: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether
one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Cannot, is false; and that I dare not, falser
a) Can’t is false; and I do not dare, falser
b)
c)
d)
e)
Cannot, is false, and that I dare not, falser
Cannot, is false, and that I dare not; falser
Can’t it is not true; and that; I dare not falser
correct as is
ACT II. SC. II
CELL #5
Confusion
Quote:
Caesar
How foolish do your fears seem now, Calpurnia!
I am ashamed I did yield to them.
Give me my robe, for I will go.
Summary: Decius says that the dream was misinterpreted, Romans
wanted to stain themselves with Caesar’s blood to get wisdom. Decius
also says that the Senate was planning to crown Caesar so he
shouldn’t miss out. The thing that finally makes Caesar go to the
Capitol is Decius saying that the senate would probably name him a
coward.
CQ: What makes Caesar change his mind?
VQ: “For tinctures, stains, relics, and cognizance”
In the quote above the word cognizance most closely means:
a) insight
b) troubles
c) mind
d) cries
DQ: What do you think will happen next?
GQ: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether
one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
If Caesar hide himself, shall they not whisper “Lo, Caesar is afraid”?
a) If Caesar hydes himself, shall they not whisper “Lo Caesar is
afraid”?
b) If Caesar hide himself, shall they not whisper “Lo, Caesar is afraid?”
c) If Caesar hides his self, shall they not whisper “Lo, Caesar is
afraid”?
d) If Caesar hid himself shall they not whispper “Lo, Caesar is afraid”?
e) correct as is
ACT II. SC. II
CELL #6
They Came and Took Him
Quote:
Caesar
Welcome, Publius,
What, Brutus, are you stirred so early too?
Good morrow, Casca. Caius Ligarius,
Caesar was ne’er so much your enemy
As that same ague which hath made you lean.
Summary: The rest of the conspirators, including Brutus, come to get
Caesar, to then make their way to the Capitol. Just as they are about
to leave Antony joins in.
CQ: Who accompanies Caesar to the Capitol? (Name at least 3)
VQ: “See! Antony, that revels long o’ nights”
In the quote above the word revels most closely means:
a) festivities
b) moons
c) colors
d) shows
DQ: How do you think Caesar is feeling?
GQ: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether
on e of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Bid them prepare within.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Bidd them prepare within.
Bidd them prepare with in.
Bid them prepare with.
Bid them, prepare, with.
correct as is
Cell 1
Act II Scene iii
'Caesar, beware of Brutus; take heed of Cassius;
come not near Casca; have an eye to Cinna, trust not
Trebonius: mark well Metellus Cimber: Decius Brutus
loves thee not: thou hast wronged Caius Ligarius.
This scene takes place in a street near the capitol. Artemidorus enters
reading a letter he has written to Caesar. The letter warns Caesar
about Brutus, Casca, and the other conspirators. He is standing on the
route that Caesar usually takes to the Senate, and he plans to give the
letter to Caesar while he passes. He hopes that this letter will save
Caesars life.
Who has written a letter to Caesar?
“My heart laments that virtue cannot live
Out of the teeth of emulation.”
In the quote above the word emulation most nearly means
a.
b.
c.
d.
feelings of sadness
ambition to be better than someone
strength
fear
Will this letter save Caesar’s life? Besides writing a letter, what could
Artemidorus have done?
I will stand here until Caesar passes along.
a. I stand Caesar pass until along.
b. Caesar pass along, until I stand here.
c. Here will I stand till Caesar pass along.
d. Pass along Caesar; I will stand here.
e. Correct As Is
Cell 2
Act II Scene iv
PORTIA
I prithee, boy, run to the senate-house;
Stay not to answer me, but get thee gone:
Why dost thou stay?
LUCIUS
To know my errand, madam.
This scene takes place in the street in front of the house of Brutus.
Portia asks Lucius, a servant, to go tot the senate house. The boy asks
her if she simply wants him to go and come back or if she wants him
to do something else there.
Where does Portia want Lucius to go?
“How hard it is for women to keep counsel!”
In the quote above the word counsel most closely means
a.
b.
c.
d.
strength to fight
ideas
blueprints
plans of action
Why do you think Portia wants to send Lucius to the senate house?
What would you do if you were in her place?
Madam, should I run to the Capitol and nothing else?
a. Madam, what should I do?
Run to the Capitol, and nothing else?
b. Should I run to the Capitol and nothing else, Madam?
c. Should I run to the Capitol and nothing else Madam?
d. Should I run to the capitol and nothing else madam?
e. Correct As Is
Cell 3
Act II Scene iv
PORTIA
Yes, bring me word, boy, if thy lord look well,
For he went sickly forth: and take good note
What Caesar doth, what suitors press to him.
Hark, boy! what noise is that?
LUCIUS
I hear none, madam.
Portia tells Lucius to go see how Brutus is doing because he went
“sickly.” She asks him to also see how Caesar is doing and what the
suitors ask of him. She asks Lucius about a noise she hears. He says
he doesn’t hear anything.
“I heard a bustling rumour, like a fray,”
In the quote above the word fray most closely means
a. a noisy fight
b. cloth
c. gossiping woman
d. rat
What noise is Portia hearing and why can’t Lucius hear it?
Really, madam, I don’t hear nothing.
a. Sooth, madam, what I hear is nothing.
b. I hear nothing sooth madam.
c. Madam. Sooth. I hear nothing.
d. Sooth, madam, I hear nothing.
e. Correct As Is
Cell 4
Act II Scene iv
PORTIA
Come hither, fellow: which way hast thou been?
Soothsayer
At mine own house, good lady.
A soothsayer enters. After asking him where he has been and what
time it is Portia asks him if Caesar has gone to the Capitol yet. The
Soothsayer says that he knows that Caesar hasn’t gone yet. He plans
on waiting for Caesar along the route to the Capitol and hopes that he
can talk to Caesar. He goes on the street to wait.
What does the Soothsayer plan on doing?
The throng that follows Caesar at the heels,
Of senators, of praetors, common suitors,
Will crowd a feeble man almost to death:
In the quote above the word praetor most nearly means
a.
b.
c.
d.
peasant
elected magistrate
noble
worshippers
What do you think the Soothsayer is going to say to Caesar?
I'll get me to a place more void, and there
Speak to great Caesar as he comes along.
a. I’ll get myself to a place more void, and there
Speak to Great Caesar as he comes along.
b. I shall get me to more void, and there
Speak to great Caesar as he come along.
c. I’ll get me to more void a place, and there
Speak to great Caesar as he comes along.
d. I’ll Speak to Great Caesar as he comes along
and get myself to a place more void.
e. Correct As Is
Cell 5 Act III Scene I
ARTEMIDORUS
Hail, Caesar! read this schedule.
DECIUS BRUTUS
Trebonius doth desire you to o'erread,
At your best leisure, this his humble suit.
The Soothsayer and Artemidorus wait for Caesar. Caesar enters
with his entourage which includes with Cassius, Brutus, Decius,
Casca, Metellus, Antony, Ligarius, Cinna, Trebonius.
Artemidorus begs Caesar to read his letter because it concerns
Caesar personally. Caesar says that his personal life comes last.
What does Artemidorus want Caesar to do?
O Caesar, read mine first; for mine's a suit
That touches Caesar nearer: read it, great Caesar
In the quote above the word suit most nearly means
a. garment
b. lawsuit
c. case
d. courtship
Is Caesar going to give in and read Artemidors’ letter?
What ourself touches us shall be last served.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
What touches us ourself shall be last served.
What touches us shall be last served.
What shall be last served is what touches us ourselves.
Last to be served is what touches you yourself.
Correct As Is
Cell 6 Act III Scene I
POPILIUS
I wish your enterprise to-day may thrive.
CASSIUS
What enterprise, Popilius?
POPILIUS
Fare you well.
Popilius tells Cassius that he hopes their enterprise will do well
today. Cassius tells Brutus about what Popilius said and Cassius
and Brutus worry that their plot to assassinate Caesar has been
discovered. They closely watch how Popilius acts around Caesar
and decide that since he is smiling he isn’t telling Caesar about
their plans. Trebonius takes Antony away from the Senate room.
Why do Cassius and Brutus worry?
In the quote above the word enterprise most closely means
a. business organization
b. initiative
c. to entertain
d. risky undertaking
Do you think that it is the right thing to go through with the plot
to assassinate Caesar? Are they going to be successful?
He wished today our enterprise might thrive.
a. Today wished he that our enterprise might thrive.
b. He wish'd to-day our enterprise might thrive.
c. He wished for our enterprise to thrive today.
d. He to-day thrive wish’d our enterprise.
e. Correct As Is
Cell 7 Act III Scene I
DECIUS BRUTUS
Where is Metellus Cimber? Let him go,
And presently prefer his suit to Caesar.
BRUTUS
He is address'd: press near and second him.
CINNA
Casca, you are the first that rears your hand.
Metellus Cimber kneels in front of Caesar and starts talking but
Caesar interrupts him. Caesar says that these “couchings and
lowly courtsies” may change the minds of ordinary men and turn
“pre-ordinance and first decree” into children’s laws but that it
doesn’t work with him. Metellus Cimber wants Caesar to grant
permission for his brother Pubilus Cimber to return from
banishment. Caesar says that he can’t do that because Pubilus
Cimber has been punished by lawful decree, and he is still guilty.
What does Metellus Cimber want?
“Most high, most mighty, and most puissant Caesar,
Metellus Cimber throws before thy seat”
In the quote above the word puissant most closely means
a.
b.
c.
d.
noble
wonderful
powerful
delightful
Is Caesar doing the ethical thing by not allowing Pubilus Cimber
to return? Is it right to live your whole life by looking at the laws
or is it better to look at each situation separately and use
common sense?
If pray and fawn for him thou,
I thee spurn like a cur out of my way.
a. If thou dost bend and pray and fawn for him,
I spurn thee like a cur out of my way.
b. I you like cur spurn out of my way
if for thou him pray and fawn.
c. If pray and fawn for him you
I you sprun like a cur out of my way.
d. If thou dost bend and pray and fawn for him.
I spurn thee like a cur out of my way,
e. Correct As Is
Cell 8
Act III Scene I
METELLUS CIMBER
Is there no voice more worthy than my own
To sound more sweetly in great Caesar's ear
For the repealing of my banish'd brother?
BRUTUS
I kiss thy hand, but not in flattery, Caesar;
Desiring thee that Publius Cimber may
Have an immediate freedom of repeal.
Metellus Cimber says that there is no one more worthy than he is to
ask for Caesars help. Brutus tells Caesar that he thinks that Caesar
should give Metellus Cimber what he wants. Cassius joins Brutus and
Metellus Cimber.
What do Brutus and Cassius want Ceasar to do?
To beg enfranchisement for Publius Cimber.
In the quote above the word enfranchisement most nearly means
a. to undertake
b. to venture upon
c. to entertain
d. to endow citizenship
Is Caesar going to be influenced by Cassius and Brutus? Do you think
that Cassius and Brutus really believe in what they’re asking for or are
they just doing it to go against Caesar?
If could I well be moved were you:
a. I could be good moved, if I were as you:
b. I could be well moved, if I were as you:
c. I were as you if I could be moved.
d. I could be good moved. If I were as you!
e. Correct As Is
Cell 9 Act III Scene I
CAESAR
I could be well moved, if I were as you:
If I could pray to move, prayers would move me:
But I am constant as the northern star,
Of whose true-fix'd and resting quality
There is no fellow in the firmament.
Caesar says that he is not going to change his mind now and
that he is as constant as the northern star. When Cinna begins
to try to change Caesars mind Caesar asks him if he’s going to
try to lift Olympus. Some of the Senators come and kneel at
Caesars feet. Casca stabs Caesar and then the others take their
turns ending with Brutus. Caesar dies.
Who is the last one to stab Caesar?
In the quote above the word firmament most nearly means
a. Senate
b. dust
c. heavens
d. mold
Is Caesar going to get his justice for being murdered? Will the
Senators be punished for what they did or will they succeed at
their plan?
Doth not Brutus bootless kneel?
a. Doth not Brutus kneel bootless?
b. Doths not Brutus kneel bootless?
c. Doth not Brutus less boots kneel?
d. Doth not Brutus sans boots kneel?
e. Correct As Is
Cell 1 – Julius Caesar Act III scene I – Antony has his part
O mighty Caesar! Dost thou lie so low?
Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils,
Shrunk to this little measure? Fare thee well.
Antony enters and sees Caesar’s corpse. He marvels how a man so
great in deed and reputation could end as such a small and pathetic
body. He tells the conspirators that if they mean to kill him as well,
they should do it at once, for there would be no better place to die
than beside Caesar. Brutus tells Antony not to beg for death, saying
that although their hands appear bloody, their hearts have been, and
continue to be, full of pity; although they must appear to him now as
having acted in cruelty, their actual motives stemmed from sympathy
and love for the Roman populace.
Why does Brutus allow Antony to live?
Our arms in strength of malice, and our hearts
Of brothers’ temper, do receive you in
With all kind love, good thoughts, and reverence.
In the quote above the word [malice] most closely means
a. animosity
b. civility
c. suavity
d. unconventional
What do you believe will happen to the conspirators when the Roman
citizens hear of the assassination?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:
They are pitiful. And pity to the general wrong of Rome hath done this
deed on Caesar.
a) They are pitiful, and pity to the general wrong of Rome hath done
this deed on Caesar.
b) They are pitiful; and pity to the general wrong of Rome hath done
this deed on Caesar.
c) They are pitiful and pity to the general wrong of Rome hath done
this deed on Caesar.
d) They are pitiful—and pity to the general wrong of Rome hath done
this deed on Caesar.
e) Correct as is
Cell 2 – Julius Caesar Act III scene I – Brutus continues to jabba
Cassius
Your voice shall be as strong as any man’s
In the disposing of new dignities
Brutus tells Antony to wait until the conspirators have calmed the
crowd; then they will explain fully why they have killed Caesar. Antony
says he does not doubt their wisdom and shakes each of their bloody
hands, staining the not-yet-bloodied hands of Trebonius, who has
returned from leading Antony astray, in the process.
Why were Trebonius’ hands not bloody?
Only be patient till we have appeased the multitude, beside
themselves with fear
In the quote above the word [multitude] most closely means
a. formation
b. populace
c. divergence
d. entrance
Will the conspirators be successful calming the Roman citizens?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:
Why I, that did love Caesar when I struck him, have thus proceeded.
a. Why I that did love Caesar when I struck him have thus
proceeded.
b. Why I—that did love Caesar when I struck him—have thus
proceeded.
c. Why I that did love Caesar when I struck him, have thus
proceeded.
d. Why I, that did love Caesar when I struck him have thus
proceeded.
e. Correct as is
Cell 3 – Julius Caesar -- Act III scene I – Antony is a necrophiliac
Antony
Pardon me, Caius Cassius,
The enemies of Caesar shall say this;
Then, in a friend, it is cold modesty
Antony now addresses Caesar’s departed spirit, asking to be pardoned
for making peace with the conspirators over his dead body. After
Antony praises Caesar’s bravery, Cassius questions his loyalty. Antony
assures Cassius that he indeed desires to be numbered among their
friends, explaining that he merely forgot himself for a moment upon
seeing Caesar’s body. He emphasizes that he will gladly ally himself
with all of the former conspirators, as long as they can explain to him
why Caesar was dangerous.
Why would Cassius doubt Antony’s loyalty to the conspirators?
Produce his body to the market place
And in the pulpit, as becomes a friend,
Speak in the order of his funeral.
In the quote above the word [pulpit] most closely means
a. lagoon
b. caisson
c. stage
d. demonstration
Do you believe that Antony will betray the conspirators to avenge
Caesar?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:
I blame you not for praising Caesar so; but what compact mean you to
have with us?
a. I blame you not for praising Caesar. But what compact mean
you to have with us?
b. I blame you not for praising Caesar, but what compact mean you
to have with us.
c. I blame you not for praising Caesar, but what compact mean you
to have with us?
d. I blame you not for praising Caesar; but what compact mean
you to have with us.
e. Correct as is
Cell 4 – Julius Caesar – Act III Scene I – Brutus did a no-no
Cassius
Brutus, a word with you.
[Aside to Brutus] You know not what you do. Do not consent
That Antony speak in his funeral.
Know you how much the people may be moved
By that which he will utter?
Antony asks if he might bring the body to the Forum and speak a
funeral oration. Brutus consents, but Cassius urges him against
granting permission. He tells Brutus that Antony will surely move the
people against them if he is allowed to speak. He believes that the
people will admire his magnanimity for allowing Antony, a friend of
Caesar’s, to take part in the funeral, and that the episode will benefit
the conspiracy’s public image. Cassius remains displeased, but Brutus
allows Antony to take Caesar’s body.
What does Brutus instruct Antony to do at the funeral?
That Antony speak in his funeral.
Know you how much the people may be moved
By that which he will utter?
In the quote above the word [utter] most closely means
a. consummate
b. proclaim
c. unblemished
d. deleterious
What do you think Antony will say at the funeral?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:
Our reasons are so full of good regard that were you Antony, the son
of Caesar, you should be satisfied.
a. Our reasons are so full of good regard that were you, Antony,
the son of Caesar, you should be satisfied.
b. Our reasons are so full of good regard that were you Antony the
son of Caesar you should be satisfied.
c. Our reasons are so full of good regard that were you; Antony,
the son of Caesar, you should be satisfied.
d. Our reasons are so full of good regard that were you, Antony,
the son of Caesar; you should be satisfied.
e. Correct as is
Cell 5 – Julius Caesar – Act III Scene I – ST6 The Undiscovered
Country
That this foul deed shall smell above the earth
With carrion men, groaning for burial.
Antony remains alone onstage. He asks Caesar to pardon him for
being gentle with his murderers. Antony prophesies that civil strife will
follow Caesar’s death and lead to much destruction. As long as the foul
deed of Caesar’s death remains unavenged, he predicts, Caesar’s spirit
will continue to seek revenge, bringing chaos to Rome.
Who does Antony predict will bring chaos to Rome?
That this foul deed shall smell above the earth
With carrion men, groaning for burial.
In the quote above the word [carrion] most closely means
a. frolicsome
b. carcass
c. intoxicated
d. singular
How would this scene with Antony apply to the modern world?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:
Cry “Havoc!” and let slip the dogs of war,
a. Cry, “Havoc!” and let slip the dogs of war,
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cry Havoc! and let slip the dogs of war,
Cry “Havoc” and let slip the dogs of war,
Cry Havoc and let slip the dogs of war,
Correct as is
Cell 6 – Julius Caesar – Act III Scene I – Octavius has a manservant
Antony
Post back with speed and tell him what hath chanced.
Here is a mourning Rome, a dangerous Rome,
No Rome of safety for Octavius yet.
Octavius’s servant enters and sees the body on the ground. Antony
tells him to return to Octavius, who had been traveling to Rome at
Caesar’s behest, and keep his master out of the city; Rome is now
dangerous for Octavius, Caesar’s adopted son and appointed
successor. But Antony urges the servant to come to the Forum and
hear his funeral speech. Once they see how the public responds to the
conspirators’ evil deed, they can decide how Octavius should proceed.
Who is Caesar’s adopted son and appointed successor?
Into the market place. There shall I try
In my oration how the people take
The cruel issue of these bloody men,
In the quote above the word [oration] most closely means
a. bath
b. schedule
c. jury
d. speech
e. applause
What are the reasons why Octavius should not step foot in Rome?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:
Passion I see is catching for mine eyes, seeing those beads of sorrow
stand in thine, began to water.
a. Passion, I see is catching for mine eyes, seeing those beads of
sorrow stand in thine, began to water.
b. Passion I see is catching for mine eyes seeing those beads of
sorrow stand in thine began to water.
c. Passion, I see, is catching, for mine eyes, seeing those beads of
sorrow stand in thine, began to water.
d. Passion, I see is catching, for mine eyes seeing those beads of
sorrow stand in thine began to water.
e. Correct as is
Cell 7 – Julius Caesar – Act III Scene II – Brutus acts
Brutus
Then none have I offended. I have done no more to Caesar than you
shall do to Brutus. The question of his death is enrolled in the capitol;
his glory not extenuated, wherein he was worthy, nor his offenses
enforced, for which he suffered death.
Brutus and Cassius enter the Forum with a crowd of plebeians. Cassius
exits to speak to another portion of the crowd. Brutus addresses the
onstage crowd, assuring them that they may trust in his honor. He did
not kill Caesar out of a lack of love for him, he says, but because his
love for Rome outweighed his love of a single man. He insists that
Caesar was great but ambitious: it was for this reason that he slew
him. He feared that the Romans would live as slaves under Caesar’s
leadership.
What was the reason for Caesar’s death?
The question of his death is enrolled in the capitol; his glory not
extenuated, wherein he was worthy, nor his offenses enforced, for
which he suffered death.
In the quote above the word [extenuated] most closely means
a. palliate
b. aggravate
c. wound
d. irritate
If you were in Brutus’s position, would you allow Antony to speak at
the funeral?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:
Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any speak for him
have I offended. I pause for a reply.
a. Who is here, so vile, that will not love his country? If any speak
for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.
b. Who is here so vile that will not love his country; if any speak for
him have I offended. I pause for a reply.
c. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any speak
for him have I offended, I pause for a reply.
d. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak,
for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.
e. Correct as is
Cell 8 – Julius Caesar – Act III Scene II – Mark has a go
Here comes his body, mourned by mark Antony, who, though he had
no hand in his death, shall receive the benefit of his dying, a place in
the commonwealth, as which of you shall not?
He asks if any disagree with him, and none do. He thus concludes that
he has offended no one and asserts that now Caesar’s death has been
accounted for, with both his virtues and faults in life given due
attention. Antony then enters with Caesar’s body. Brutus explains to
the crowd that Antony had no part in the conspiracy but that he will
now be part of the new commonwealth. The plebeians cheer Brutus’s
apparent kindness, declaring that Brutus should be Caesar. He quiets
them and asks them to listen to Antony, who has obtained permission
to give a funeral oration.
What will Antony receive from Caesar’s death?
We’ll bring him to his house with shouts and clamors.
In the quote above the word [clamors] most closely means
a. serenity
b. commotion
c. factual
d. tranquil
Do you agree with Brutus decision? Why or why not.
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:
With this I depart, that, as I slew my best lover, for the good of Rome,
I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please my country to
need my death.
a. With this I depart, that, as I slew my best lover for the good of
Rome, I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please
my country to need my death.
b. With this I depart that as I slew my best lover, for the good of
Rome, I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please
my country to need my death.
c. With this I depart that as I slew my best lover, for the good of
Rome I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please my
country to need my death.
d. With this I depart that as I slew my best lover for the good of
Rome I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please my
country to need my death.
e. Correct as is
Cell 9 – Julius Caesar – Act III Scene II – Ascension
I speak not to disprove what Brutus spoke,
But here I am to speak what I do know.
You all did love him once, not without cause.
What cause withholds you then to mourn for him?
Antony ascends to the pulpit while the plebeians discuss what they
have heard. They now believe that Caesar was a tyrant and that
Brutus did right to kill him. But they wait to hear Antony. He asks the
audience to listen, for he has come to bury Caesar, not to praise him.
He adds that Caesar brought to Rome many captives, whose
countrymen had to pay their ransoms, thus filling Rome’s coffers. He
reminds the plebeians of the day when he offered the crown to Caesar
three times, and Caesar three times refused. Again, he ponders aloud
whether this humility constituted ambition. He claims that he is not
trying to disprove Brutus’s words but rather to tell them what he,
Antony, knows; he insists that as they all loved Caesar once, they
should mourn for him now.
How many times was Caesar offered the crown?
You all did see that on the Lupercal
I thrice presented him a kingly crown,
Which he did thrice refuse.
In the quote above the word [thrice] most closely means
a. Extremely
b. Threefold
c.
d.
Disapprove
Affirmative
Do you believe what Antony is doing is correct?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:
Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury
Caesar, not to praise him.
a. Friends Romans Countrymen lend me your ears I come to bury
Caesar not to praise him.
b. Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears, I come to
bury Caesar, not to praise him.
c. Friends Romans Countrymen lend me your ears; I come to bury
Caesar, not to praise him.
d. Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears. I come to
bury Caesar, not to praise him!
e. Correct as is
Cell 10 – Julius Caesar – Act III Scene II – Last1
But yesterday the word of Caesar might
Have stood against the world. Now lies he there,
And none so poor to do him reverence.
Antony pauses to weep. The plebeians are touched; they remember
when Caesar refused the crown and wonder if more ambitious people
have not stepped into his place. Antony speaks again, saying that he
would gladly stir them to mutiny and rebellion, though he will not
harm Brutus or Cassius, for they are honorable men. He then brings
out Caesar’s will. The plebeians beg him to read it. Antony says that
he should not, for then they would be touched by Caesar’s love for
them. They implore him to read it. He replies that he has been
speaking too long. The plebeians call the conspirators traitors and
demand that Antony read the will. Antony then steps down.
Why do the plebeians start calling the conspirators traitors?
Yea, beg a hair of him for memory,
And dying, mention it within their wills,
Bequeathing it as a rich legacy
Unto their issue.
In the quote above the word [bequeathing] most closely means
a. entrusting
b. promoting
c. conveying
d. establishing
Why doesn’t Antony read the will in front of the crowd?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:
I rather choose to wrong the dead, to wrong myself and you, than I
will wrong such honorable men.
a. I rather choose to wrong the dead, to wrong you, and myself
than I will wrong such honorable men.
b. I rather choose to wrong the dead to wrong myself and you than
I will wrong such honorable men.
c. I rather choose to wrong the dead, to wrong you, and myself,
than I will wrong such honorable men.
d. I rather choose to wrong the dead, to wrong myself and you
than I will wrong such, honorable men.
e. Correct as is
Act 3, scene 2
Cell 1
Quote: “Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. Had
you rather Caesar were living, and die all slaves, than that Caesar
were dead, to live all freemen? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him; as
he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was valiant, I honor him; but as
he was ambitious, I slew him.”
Summary: Brutus explained that the Romans would be slaves under
Caesar’s rule and that he did everyone a favor by killing him. Brutus
says that he did love Caesar but cared more for Rome.
Reading Comprehension: What was Brutus’ reason for killing
Caesar?
Vocabulary Question: “Who is here so vile that will not love his
country?”
In the quote above, the word vile most closely means:
a) Vicious
b) Loveable
c) Attractive
d) Unattractive
Discussion Question: Is Brutus’ explanation believable?
G/S/P Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and
decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as
is.
“If any, speak. For him have I confused.”
a) “If, any, speak. For him have I confused.”
b) “If any, speak. For him have I confused?”
c) “If any, speak, for him have I confused.”
d) “If any speak for, him have I confused.”
e) Correct as is.
Act 3, scene 2
Cell 2
Quote: “Here comes his body, mourned by Mark Antony, who,
though he had no hand in his death, shall receive the benefit of his
dying, a place in the commonwealth, as which of you shall not?
With this I depart, that, as I slew my best lover for the good of
Rome, I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please my
country to need my death.”
Summary: Brutus tells the Romans that Antony had no part in
Caesar’s death. He also says that the dagger used to kill Caesar will
be used on him, whenever the Romans feel that it’s time for him to
go.
Reading Comprehension: Which dagger will the country use to
kill Brutus?
Vocabulary Question: “We’ll bring him to his house with shouts
and clamors.”
In the quote above, the word clamors most closely means:
a) Cheese
b) Locomotion
c) Peace
d) Commotion
Discussion Question: Does Brutus seem willing to die for Rome?
G/S/P Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is
correct as is.
“Good countrymen, let me depart alone, and, for my sake, stay
here with Antony.”
a) “Good countrymans, let me depart alone. And for my sake, stay
here with Antony.”
b) “Good countrymen let me depart alone, and for my sake, stay
here with Antony.”
c) “Good countryman, let me depart alone, and, for my sake, stay
here with Antony.
d) “Good countrymen, let me depart alone, and, for my sake stay
here with Antony.”
e) Correct as is.
Act 3, scene 2
Cell 3
Quote: “…I speak not to disprove what Brutus spoke, but here I am
to speak what I do know. You all did love him once, not without
cause. What cause withholds you then to mourn for him?”
Summary: Brutus leaves, and Antony begins to speak to the
Romans. He asks them why they don’t mourn for Caesar’s death,
when they’ve all loved him once before.
Reading Comprehension: What can’t the people of Rome do for
Caesar?
Vocabulary Question: “Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.”
In the quote above, the word sterner most closely means:
a) More behind
b) Less strong
c) Stronger
d) Furniture
Discussion Question: Does Mark Antony approve of Caesar’s
death?
G/S/P Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is
correct as is.
“I thrice presented him a kingly crown, which he did twice refuse.”
a) “I thriced present him a kingly crown which he did thriced
refuse.”
b) “I thrice presented him a kingly crown which he did thrice
refuse.”
c) “I thriced presented him a kingly, crown which he did, thrice
refused.”
d) “I thrice presented him a kingly crown, which he did thrice
refuse:”
e) Correct as is.
Act 3, scene 2
Cell 4
Quote: “There’s not a nobler man in Rome than Antony.”
Summary: Mark Antony convinces the Romans that Brutus didn’t
do them a favor by killing Caesar. Instead, it was a mistake. The
Romans are now convinced that Brutus did Caesar wrong, and no
one is nobler than Antony.
Reading Comprehension: Are the Romans convinced with
Antony’s speech?
Vocabulary Question: “If it be found so, some will dear abide it.”
In the quote above, dear abide most closely means:
a) Marry on a boat
b) Pay for expensively
c) Divorce a killer
d) Cherish a child
Discussion Question: Are the Romans gullible?
G/S/P Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is
correct as is.
“If thou consider rightly of the matter, Caesar had has great
wrong.”
a) “If thou consider rightly of the matter, Caesar has had great
wrong.”
b) “If thou, consider rightly, of the matter. Caesar has had great
wrong.”
c) “If, thou consider rightly of the matter, Caesar has had great
wrong.”
d) “If thou consider rightly, of the matter, Caesar has had great
wrong.”
e) Correct as is.
Act 3, scene 2
Cell 5
Quote: “If I were disposed to stir your hearts and minds to mutiny
and rage, I should do Brutus wrong, and Cassius wrong, who, you
all know, are honorable men. I will not do them wrong. I rather
choose to wrong the dead, to wrong myself and you, than I will
wrong such honorable men.”
Summary: Antony tells the Romans how honorable Cassius and
Brutus are, after just telling them they did Caesar wrong. Antony
also tells the Romans that he found Caesar’s will in his closet.
Reading Comprehension: According to Antony, what kind of men
are Cassius and Brutus?
Vocabulary Question: “Yea, beg a hair of him for memory, and
dying, mention it within their wills, bequeathing it as a rich legacy
unto their issue.”
In the quote above, the word bequeathing most closely means:
a) Disowning a cruel child
b) Breathing a foul stench
c) Quilting a family stitch
d) Passing down an inheritance
Discussion Question: Based on what’s been read, is Antony for or
against Cassius and Brutus?
G/S/P Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is
correct as is.
“I found it in his closet; ‘tis his will.”
a) “I found it in his closet, ‘tis his will.”
b) “I found it in his closet, ‘til his well.”
c) “I found it in his closet; ‘til his well.”
d) “I found it, in his closet. ‘Tis his will.”
e) Correct as is.
Act III Scene iii: The same. A Street.
Cell 1: Weird Intentions
QuoteCINNA THE POET:
I dreamt tonight that I did feast with Caesar,
And things unlucky charge my fantasy:
I have no will to wander forth of doors,
Yet something leads me forth.
SummaryCinna the poet dreams that he ate with Julius Caesar. He is uneasy
about this dream (maybe because something happened “”) and he is
about to go to Julius Caesar’s funeral.
Reading Comprehension QuestionWhat do you think would happen to CINNA(Name of one of the
conspirators) if he is confronted by the citizens of Rome?
a) he is going to die.
b) he is going to get beat up
c) they are going to greet him
d) they are going to let him see the funeral
e) your answer.
Syntactical Question“I dreamt tonight that I did feast with Caesar”
In the quote above feast is a
a) Noun
b) Verb
c) Adjective
d) Adverb
Discussion QuestionBased on Cinna’s intention, do you think that Cinna is a
a) homosexual
b) caring loving person
c) a cheap poet
d) your answer
Cell 2: The Intruder
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Quote-
First Citizen
What is your name?
Second Citizen
Whither are you going?
Third Citizen
Where do you dwell?
Fourth Citizen
Are you a married man or a bachelor?
Second Citizen
Answer every man directly.
First Citizen
Ay, and briefly.
Fourth Citizen
Ay, and wisely.
Third Citizen
Ay, and truly, you were best.
CINNA THE POET
What is my name? Whither am I going? Where do I
dwell? Am I a married man or a bachelor? Then, to
answer every man directly and briefly, wisely and
truly: wisely I say, I am a bachelor.
SummaryThe Citizens ask Cinna of his name, where he lives, his destination, if
he is married or a bachelor. They want a direct answer and a truthful
one. Cinna tries to be a smart aleck by using poetry to answer
questions (and he sucks). He only answers one question, saying he is
a bachelor.
Reading ComprehensionWhy do you think the citizens ask so many questions?
a) they want to know where Cinna is from
b) it’s a trend
c) just because
d) your answer
Syntactical Question“What is my name? Whither am I going? Where do I
dwell? Am I a married man or a bachelor? Then, to
answer every man directly and briefly, wisely and
truly: wisely I say, I am a bachelor.”
In the following sentences the word dwell is best (according to the
situation) correct when.
a) I dwell in a house.
b) I dwell on happiness.
c) I’ll rather dwell on my necessity.
d) My hopes on heaven dwell.
Discussion QuestionWhat do these citizens sound like?
a) Modern day gangsters
b) Your dad towards your friends
c) Curious people
d) your answer
Cell 3: Stupidity
QuoteSecond Citizen
That's as much as to say, they are fools that marry:
you'll bear me a bang for that, I fear. Proceed; directly.
CINNA THE POET
Directly, I am going to Caesar's funeral.
SummaryA citizen tells Cinna that bachelors are fools that marry and Cinna can
go on to his destination, and Cinna acknowledges.
Reading ComprehensionWhat do you think Cinna will do at Julius Caesar’s Funeral?
a) cry
b) burst out with laughter
c) bathroom
d) your answer
Syntactical QuestionThe metaphor “you’ll bear me a bang for that” means
A) you’re going to get a blow for doing that
b) be ready to get blown up
c) your going to get your butt kicked for that
d) A+B
Discussion QuestionDo you think that the citizen is an idiot?
a) yes…
b) no
Cell 4: Cinna is Cinna
QuoteFirst Citizen
As a friend or an enemy?
CINNA THE POET
As a friend.
Second Citizen
That matter is answered directly.
Fourth Citizen
For your dwelling,--briefly.
CINNA THE POET
Briefly, I dwell by the Capitol.
Third Citizen
Your name, sir, truly.
CINNA THE POET
Truly, my name is Cinna.
First Citizen
Tear him to pieces; he's a conspirator.
SummaryCinna tells them that he lives in the Capital. Cinna also tells them his
name, and they mistake his name for the conspirator Cinna. So
therefore…
Reading Comprehension QuestionWhat do you think will happen?
a) another funeral
b) murder
c) they are going to kick him out
d) they are going to let him go directly to the funeral
e) your answer
Syntactical QuestionSecond Citizen
”That matter is answered directly”
What part of speech is matter?
a) Noun
b) Verb
c) Preposition
d) Adjective
Ethical QuestionIf you were Cinna, what would you do?
a) run away
b) walk away
c) have a stale smile in your face
d) defend yourself
e) your answer
Cell 5: Cinna the deadman.
QuoteCINNA THE POET
I am Cinna the poet, I am Cinna the poet.
Fourth Citizen
Tear him for his bad verses, tear him for his bad verses.
CINNA THE POET
I am not Cinna the conspirator.
Fourth Citizen
It is no matter, his name's Cinna; pluck but his
name out of his heart, and turn him going.
Third Citizen
Tear him, tear him! Come, brands ho! fire-brands:
to Brutus', to Cassius'; burn all: some to Decius'
house, and some to Casca's; some to Ligarius': away, go!
SummaryThey move forward to kill him, but the Cinna convinces them he is not
the conspirator. The incensed crowd then vows to kill him "for his bad
verses." Or they want to kill him just for fun.
Reading ComprehensionWhat does the crowd want to do?
a) dance
b) kill Cinna
c) have fun
d) kill Cinna for fun
e) your answer
Syntactical QuestionFourth Citizen
”Tear him for his bad verses, tear him for his bad verses.”
Rephrase the quote above into contemporary idiom?
a) RIP HIM IN HALF! HE SUCKS!
b) kick his butt, his speech sucks
c) Kill him for his bad poetry, kill him for it.
d) your way
Ethical QuestionDo you think that it is ethical to kill someone for their speech?
a) no
b) yes
c) maybe
d) only if their speech was really bad.
CELL #1
Act III Scene I
Quote:
Cass. – Where is Antony?
Treb. – Fled to his house amazed.
Bru. – Fates, we will know your pleasures. That we shall
die, we know, ‘tis but the time, and drawing days out, that men stand
upon
Cass. – Why, he that cuts off twenty years of life cuts off
so many years of fearing death.
Bru. – Grant that, and then is death a benefit. So are we
Caesar’s friends that have abridged his time of fearing death. Stoop,
Romans, stoop, and let us bathe our hands in Caesar’s blood up to the
elbows and besmear our swords. Then walk we forth, even to the
market place, and waving our red weapons o’er our heads, Let’s all
cry, “Peace, freedom, and liberty!”
Cass. – Stoop then and wash. How many ages hence shall
this our lofty scene be acted over in states unborn and accents yet
unknown!
Bru. – How many times shall Caesar bleed in sport that
now on Pompey’s basis lies along no worthier than the dust!
Cass. – So oft as that shall be, So often shall the knot of
us be called the men that gave their country liberty.
Dec. – What, shall we forth?
Cass. – Ay, every man away. Brutus shall lead, and we will
grace his heels with the most boldest and best hearts of Rome.
Summary: As the onlookers panic and flee, the assassins attempt to
calm them. Brutus assures the crowd that no other Romans are at
risk. He explains that Caesar has paid the price of his own ambition.
As the frightened crowd disperses, the conspirators bend down and
wash their hands in Caesar's blood, clearly recalling Calpurnia's dream.
They also smear their swords in the blood and walk to the market
place, waving their weapons and proclaiming, "Peace, freedom, and
liberty!"
Comprehension Question: Who bends down and washes their hands in
Caesar’s blood, clearly recalling Calpurnia’s dream?
Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word “abridged” mostly
means:
A: Lengthened B: Grown C: Reduced D: Cake
Discussion Question: Do you think it was a mistake for Caesar not to
follow the soothsayers warning? Why?
8) Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether
one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Grant that, and then is death a benefit.
A: Grant that, and then benefit is a death.
B: Grant death, and then that is a benefit.
C: Grant that, and then is death a benefit.
D: Grant that, and death is then a benefit.
E: Correct as is.
CELL #2
Act III Scene I
Quote:
Bru. Soft! Who comes here? A friend of Antony’s.
Serv. Thus, Brutus, did my master bid me kneel; Thus did
Mark Antony bid me fall down; And being prostrate, thus he bade me
say: Brutus is noble, wise, valiant, and honest; Caesar was mighty,
bold, royal, and loving. Say I love Brutus and I honor him; Say I
feared Caesar, honored him, and loved him. If Brutus will vouchsafe
that Antony may safely come to him and be resolved how Caesar hath
deserved to lie in death, Mark Antony shall not love Caesar dead so
well as Brutus living, but will follow the fortunes and affairs of noble
Brutus thorough the hazards of this untrod state with all true faith. So
says my master Antony.
Bru. Thy master is a wise and valiant Roman. I never
thought him worse. Tell him, so please him come unto this place, he
shall be satisfied and, by my honor, Depart untouched
Serv. I’ll fetch him presently.
Bru. I know that we shall have him well to friend.
Cass. I wish we may. But yet have I a mind that fears him
much; and my misgiving still falls shrewdly to the purpose.
Enter Antony.
Bru. But here comes Antony. Welcome, Mark Antony.
Ant. O mighty Caesar! Dost thou lie so low? Are all thy
conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils, Shrunk to this little measure?
Fare thee well. I know not, gentlemen, what you intend, who else
must be let blood, who else is rank. If I myself, there is no hour so fit
as Caesar’s death’s hour; nor no instrument of half that worth as those
your swords, made rich with the most noble blood of all this world. I
do beseech ye, if you bear me hard, now, whilst your purpled hands do
reek and smoke, fulfil your pleasure. Live a thousand years, I shall not
find myself so apt to die: no place will please me so, no mean of
death, as here by Caesar, and by you cut off, the choice and master
spirits of this age.
Bru. O Antony, beg not your death of us! Though now we
must appear bloody and cruel, as by our hands and this our present
act you see we do, yet see you but our hands and this the bleeding
business they have done. Our hearts you see not. They are pitiful;
and pity to the general wrong of Rome hath done this deed on Caesar.
For your part, to you our swords have leaden points, Mark Antony. Our
arms in strength of malice, and our hearts of brothers’ temper, do
receive you in with all kind of love, good thoughts, and reverence
Cass. Your voice shall be as strong as any man’s in the
disposing of new dignities
Bru. Only be patient till we have appeased the multitude,
beside themselves with fear, and then we will deliver you the cause
why I, that did love Caesar when I struck him, have thus proceeded.
Summary: A servant enters with a message from Antony, who has fled
to protect himself. He now wishes to meet with the conspirators in
order to hear their explanation. Brutus grants Antony's plea and
guarantees his safety. When Antony enters, he first bids Caesar's body
farewell. He then nobly asks the conspirators to kill him with the same
sword that killed Caesar. Brutus, however, assures Antony that the
conspirators bear no malice towards him. Cassius tells Antony that his
opinion will be sought as a new government is established in Rome.
Comprehension Question: Who enters with a message from Antony?
Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, reverence mostly means:
A: hatred
B: Respect
C: love
D: death
Discussion Question: If you were in Antony’s shoes, would you feel the
same way about being slain by the sword that was used to kill Caesar
because they killed him? Why?
8) Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether
one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Thy Roman is a wise and valiant master
A: Thy master is a wise and valiant Roman.
B: Thy Roman master is wise and valiant.
C: Thy Master is wise and valiant
D: Thy Master is not so wise and valiant
E: Correct as is.
CELL #3
Act III Scene I
Quote:
Ant. – I doubt not of your wisdom. Let each man render
me his bloody hand. First, Marcus Brutus, will I shake with you; next,
Caius Cassius, do I take your hand; now, Decius Brutus, yours; now
yours, Metellus; Yours, Cinna; and, my valiant Casca, yours. Though
last, not least in love, yours, good Trebonius. Gentlemen all – Alas,
what shall I say? My credit now stands on such slippery ground that
one of two bad ways you must conceit me, either a coward or a
flatterer. That I did love thee, Caesar, O, ‘tis true! If then thy spirit
look upon us now, shall it not grieve thee dearer than thy death to see
thy Antony making his peace, shaking the bloody fingers of thy foes,
most noble! In the presence of thy corse? Had I as many eyes as thou
hast wounds, weeping as fast as they stream forth thy blood, it would
become me better than to close in terms of friendship with thine
enemies. Pardon me, Julius! Here wast thou bayed, brave hart; and
this indeed, O world, the heart of thee! How like a deer, stricken by
many princes, Dost thou here lie!
Cass. – Mark AntonyAnt. – Pardon me, Caius Cassius. The enemies of Caesar
shall say this; Then, in a friend, it is cold modesty.
Cass. – I blame you not for praising Caesar so; but what
compact mean you to have with us? Will you be pricked in number of
our friends, or shall we on, and not depend on you?
Ant. – Therefore I took your hands; but was indeed
swayed from the point by looking down on Caesar. Friends am I with
you all, and love you all, and love you all, upon this hope, that you
shall give me reasons why and wherein Caesar was dangerous.
Bru. – or else were this a savage spectacle. Our reasons
are so full of good regard that were you, Antony, the son of Caesar,
you should be satisfied.
Ant. – That’s all I seek; and am moreover suitor that I
may produce his body to the market place and in the pulpit, as
becomes a friend, speak in the order of his funeral.
Bru. – you shall, Mark Antony.
Cass. – Brutus, a word with you. You know not what you
do. Do not consent that Antony speak in his funeral. Know you how
much the people may be moved by that which he will utter?
Bru. – By your pardon, I will myself into the pulpit first and
show the reason of our Caesar’s death. What Antony shall speak, I will
protest he speaks by leave and by permission, and that we are
contented Caesar shall have all true rites and lawful ceremonies. It
shall advantage more than do us wrong.
Cass. – I know not what may fall. I like it not.
Bru. – Mark Antony, here take you Caesar’s body. You
shall not in your funeral speech blame us, but speak all good you can
devise of Caesar, and say you do’t by our permission. Else shall you
not have any hand at all about his funeral. And you shall speak in the
same pulpit whereto I am going, after my speech is ended.
Ant. – Be it so. I do desire no more.
Bru. – Prepare the body then, and follow us.
Summary: Antony pretends to cooperate with the murderers, even
shaking their bloodstained hands. He also obtains permission from
Brutus to speak at Caesar's funeral, in spite of the objections of
Cassius. Brutus tells Antony that first he will explain the reasons for
Caesar's assassination; then Antony can have the pulpit. He will be
allowed to praise Caesar in his speech, but he must not blame the
conspirators. After giving these instructions, Brutus then entrusts
Caesar's body to Antony.
Comprehension Question: What does Brutus tell Antony he will explain
to him?
Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word “pricked” mostly
means:
A: stupid
B: Counted
C: Dangerous
D: punched
Discussion Question: Even though Antony cooperates with the
murderers, do you think he will have his vengeance for what they did
to Caesar?
8) Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether
one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Dost thou lie here!
A: Dost thou here lie!
B: Thou dost here lie!
C: Thou dost lie here!
D: Dost lie here thou!
E: Correct as is.
CELL #4
Act III Scene I
Quote: Ant. – O pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth, that I am
meek and gentle with these butchers! Thou art the ruins of the noblest
man that ever lived in the tide of times. Woe to the hand that shed
this costly blood! Over thy wounds now do I prophesy (Which, like
dumb mouths, do ope their ruby lips to beg the voice and utterance of
my tongue), a curse shall light upon the limbs of men; Domestic fury
and fierce civil strife shall cumber all the parts of Italy; blood and
destruction shall be so in use and dreadful objects so familiar that
mothers shall but smile when they behold their infants quartered with
the hands of war, all pity choked with custom of fell deeds; and
Caesar’s spirit, ranging for revenge, with Ate by his side come hot
from hell, shall in these confines with a monarch’s voice cry “Havoc!”
and let slip the dogs of war, that this foul deed shall smell above the
earth with carrion men, groaning for burial.
Summary: The conspirators leave, and Antony is left alone with the
mutilated corpse of his dear friend. He begs forgiveness of Caesar for
being "meek and gentle with these butchers;" but he promises
revenge on the assassins.
Comprehension Question: What does Antony beg of Caesar for being
“meek and gentle with these butchers”?
Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word strife mostly
means:
A: Guided
B: Quarrel
C: Dopamine
D: Extreme
Discussion Question: If you were Antony, would you have been meek
and gentle with the butchers? Why or why not?
8) Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether
one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Domestic fury and fierce civil strife shall cumber all the parts of Italy.
A: Domestic fierce civil strife and fury shall cumber no part of Italy.
B: Fury and fierce civil strife shall cumber all Italy aspects.
C: Domestic strife shall cumber all the parts of Italy.
D: Domestic Italy should involve no fury or fierce civil strife.
E: Correct as is.
CELL #5
Act III Scene I
Quote: ENTER Octavius’ Servant
Ant. – You serve Octavius Caesar, do you not?
Serv. – I do, Mark Antony.
Ant. – Caesar did write for him to come to Rome.
Serv. – He did receive his letters and is coming, and bid
me say to you by word of mouth- O Caesar!
Ant. – Thy heart is big. Get thee apart and weep. Passion,
I see, is catching, for mine eyes, seeing those beads of sorrow stand in
thine, began to water. Is thy master coming?
Serv. – he lies tonight within seven leagues of Rome.
Ant. Post back with speed and tell him what hath chanced.
Here is a mourning Rome, a dangerous Rome, no Rome of safety for
Octavius yet. Hie hence and tell him so. Yet stay awhile. Thou shalt
not back till I have borne this corse into the market place. There shall
I try in my oration how the people take the cruel issue of these bloody
men, according to the which thou shalt discourse to young Octavius of
the state of things. Lend me your hand.
Summary: A servant enters to report that Octavius Caesar, Julius
Caesar's adopted son, is within seven leagues of Rome and is coming
at once. Antony instructs the servant to immediately return and tell
Octavius not to approach Rome until it is safe. Antony tells the
attendant he is going to the market place with Caesar's body and
during his funeral oration, he will try to gauge the feelings of the
citizens towards Caesar's death and the conspirators. After the funeral,
the servant can report the state of affairs in Rome to Octavius, so he
can decide whether he ought to return. Antony then asks the servant
to lend him a hand, and the two men exit bearing Caesar's body.
Comprehension Question: When the servant enters, what does he
report to Antony?
Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word oration mostly
means:
A: speech
B: funeral
C: chat
D: meeting
Discussion Question: Why do you think it’s not safe for Octavius to
approach Rome right now?
8) Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether
one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Lend your hand to me
A: Lend me your hand.
B: Lend me his hand.
C: Lend me my hand.
D: Your hand me lend.
Cell 1 Act IV Scene ii Page 66-67 (Lines 1-34)
Quote:
Bru. Stand ho!
Lucil. Give the word, ho! And stand!
Bru. What now, Lucilius? Is Cassius near?
Lucil. He is at hand, and Pindarus is cone to do you salutation from his
master.
Summary:
Brutus, Lucilius and Lucius are in Brutus’ tent in the camp near
Sardis when Titinius and Pindarus greet them. Pindarus and Brutus
are conversating about the way that Cassius greeted Lucilius in which
Cassius greeted him with familiar instances but with no indications to
friendship. Cassius enters.
Reading Comprehension Question: How did Cassius greet Lucilius?
Vocabulary Question:
“But when they should endure the bloody spur, they fall their crests,
and like deceitful jades sink in the trial.”
In the quote above the word crests most closely means…
a. popularity
b. ornament on a knight’s helmet
c. highest part of a mountain
d. ridge of the neck
Discussion Question:
After Cassius enters what will happen between him and Brutus?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
He is at hand and Pindarus is come to do you salutation from his
master.
a. He is at hand, and Pindarus is come to do you salutation from his
master.
b. To do you salutation from his master Pindarus has come; and he is
at hand.
c. He is at hand and Pindarus has come to do you salutation from his
master.
d. Come had Pindarus to do you salutation from his master; he is at
hand.
e. Correct as is.
Cell 2 Act IV Scene ii Pages 67-68 (Lines 35-57)
Quote:
Cass. Most noble brother, you have done me wrong,
Bru. Judge me you gods! Wrong I mine enemies? And if not so, how
should I wrong a brother?
Summary:
Cassius and Brutus end up being brothers. Cassius accuses
Brutus of doing something wrong to him. Brutus defends himself and
tells Cassius that they can’t be arguing while the armies are coming.
They head to the tent and tell Lucilius and Titinius to guard the door.
Reading Comprehension Question:
Who heads into the tent and who guards the door?
Vocabulary Question:
“Before the eyes of both our armies here let us not wrangle.”
In the quote above the word wrangle most closely means….
a. quarrel
b. intersperse
c. argue
d. evacuate
Discussion Question:
Why did Brutus want to go inside the tent when the armies were
approaching?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Most noble brother, you have done me wrong.
a. Most noble, brother you have done me wrong.
b. You, have done me wrong most noble brother.
c. Wrong you have done me most noble brother.
d. You have done me wrong, most noble brother.
e. correct as is
Cell 3 Act IV Scene iii Pages 68-69 (Lines 1-29)
Quote:
Cass. That you have wronged me doth appear in this: You have
condemned and noted Lucius Pella for taking brides here of the
Sardians; wherein my letters, praying on his side, because I knew the
man, were slighted off.
Bru. You wronged yourself to write in such a case.
Summary:
After Cassius and Brutus enter the tent and continue arguing.
They find out that Brutus participated in the assasination of Julius
Caesar. His reasons were of the possibility of Julius becoming a tyrant.
Reading Comprehension Question:
Why did Brutus kill Julius Caesar?
Vocabulary Question:
“The name of Cassius honors this corruption, and chastisement
doth therefore hide his head.”
In the qote above the word chastisement most closely means….
a. stalking
b. depict
c. decapitate
d. criticism
Discussion Question:
Brutus killed Julius Caesar because of the probability that he
would become a tyrant. Would you have done the same?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
You wronged yourself, to write in such a case.
a. Wronged you yourself to write in such a case.
b. You wrong yourself to write in such a case.
c. In such a case you wronged yourself to write.
d. You wronged yourself; to write in such a case.
e. Correct as is
Cell 4 Act IV Scene iii Pages 69-70 (Lines 30-55)
Quote:
Bru. All this? Ay, more! Fret till your proud heart break. Go show
your slaves how choleric you are and make your bondmen tremble.
Must I budge? Must I observe you? Must I stand and crouch under
your testy humor? By the gods, you shall digest the venom of your
spleen, though it do split you; for my laughter, when you are waspish.
Cass. Is it come to this?
Summary:
Brutus and Cassius continue arguing. Brutus tells Cassius that he
is not the same person anymore. Brutus is taking this argument as a
joke and Cassius is enraged and very serious. Cassius starts
threatening Brutus but Brutus is yet to fell intimidated.
Reading Comprehension Question:
Who isn’t taking this argument very seriously?
Vocabulary Question:
“Though it do split you; for from this day forth I’ll use you for my
mirth, yea, for my laughter, when you are waspish.”
In the quote above the word waspish most closely means….
a.
b.
c.
d.
silly
annoying
bitter
sorry
Discussion Question:
If you were Cassius, what would be your reaction to Brutus’
behavior?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether
one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
I say, you are not.
a. I say you are not.
b. You are not, I say.
c. Not you are I say.
d. You are not I say.
e. Correct as is
Cell 5 Act IV Scene iii Pages 70-71 (Lines 56-91)
Quote:
Bru. You have done that you should be sorry for. There is no terror,
Cassius, in your threats; for I am armed so strong in honesty that they
pass by me as the idle wind, which I respect not. I did send to you for
certain sums of gold, which you denied me, for I can raise no money
by vile meansBy heaven, I had rather coin my heart and drop my blood for
drachmas than to wring from the hard hands of peasants their vile
trash by any indirection.
Summary:
Cassius continues to try to intimidate Brutus but Brutus still isn’t
afraid. Brutus reminds Cassius that there are a lot of things that
Cassius should be sorry for. One thing being not giving Brutus money
to pay for the army.
Reading Comprehension Question:
What should Cassius feel sorry for?
Vocabulary Question:
“When Marcus Brutus grows so covetous to lock such rascal
counters from his friends, be ready, gods with all your thunderbolts,
dash him to pieces!”
In the quote above the word covetous most closely means….
a. wrongful desire
b. deceit
c. lust
d. bleak
Discussion Question:
Would you be sorry for not giving money to brutus when he had
nowhere else to turn and you had money to spare?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
You have done that you should be sorry for.
a. You have done that, you should be sorry for.
b. For you should be sorry, you have done that.
c. You have done that; you should be sorry for!
d. You should be sorry for: you have done that.
e. correct as is
Cell 6 Act IV Scene iii Pages 71-72 (Lines 92-139)
Quote:
Cass. Come, Anthony, and young Octavius, come! Revenge
yourselves alone on Cassius. For Cassius is aweary of the world:
hated by one he loves; braved by his brother; checked like a
bondman; all his faults observed, set in a notebook, learned and
conned by rote to cast into my teeth. O, I could weep my spirit from
mine eyes! There is my dagger, and here my naked breast; within, a
heart dearer than Pluto’s mine, richer than gold: if that thou be’st a
Roman, take it forth. I, that denied thee gold, will give my heart.
Summary:
They continue arguing. Cassius doesn’t admit that he denied to
give his money. Cassius’ reaction to Brutus’ conviction of the money
made him say that he should die, as did Julius. The argument calmed
down and turned into a conversation.
Reading Comprehension Question:
Did the argument calm down between Cassius and Brutus?
Vocabulary Question:
“Hath Cassius lived to be but mirth and laughter to his Brutus
when grief and blood ill-tempered vexeth him?”
In the quote above the word vexeth most closely means….
a.
b.
c.
d.
love
desire
annoy
hate
Discussion Question:
Would you have settled things with your sibling or would you
hold a grudge against them if you were in this situation.?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
Be angry when you will, it shall have scope.
a. Be angry when you will; it shall have scope.
b. Shall it have scope: be angry when you will.
c. Angry be when you will, it shall have scope.
d. It shall have scope; be angry when you will.
Correct as is
Act IV, Scene ii - Act IV, Scene iii (first 1/3)
Cell 1
Cassiu
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Yeah,
Cassius is
Quote: BRUTUS
What now, Lucilius! is Cassius near?
LUCILIUS
He is at hand; and Pindarus is come
To do you salutation from his master.
Summary: Titinius and Pindarus, two officers, report to Brutus that
Cassius is approaching their rebel camp in Sardis. Pindarus then gives
Brutus a letter from Cassius. When Brutus receives the letter from
Cassius, Brutus tells one of the officers that his master has offended
him and wants an explanation.
Reading Comprehension: Who were the two officers?
Vocabulary Question:
" He greets me well. Your master, Pindarus,
In his own change, or by ill officers,
Hath given me some worthy cause to wish
Things done, undone: but, if he be at hand,
I shall be satisfied."
In the quote above, the word ill most closely means:
a) unhealthy
b) awkward
c) hostile
d) suspicious
Discussion Question: What do you think the letter given to Brutus
had said?
Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct
as is.
"Give the word, ho! and stand."
a) Stand and give the word, ho!
b) Ho! Give the word and stand
c) Stand ho! Give the word
d) Give the word and stand
e) Correct as is
Cell 2
I don’t trust Cassius
anymore !!
Quote: LUCILIUS
With courtesy and with respect enough;
But not with such familiar instances,
Nor with such free and friendly conference,
As he hath used of old.
BRUTUS
Thou hast described
A hot friend cooling: ever note, Lucilius,
When love begins to sicken and decay,
It useth an enforced ceremony.
There are no tricks in plain and simple faith;
But hollow men, like horses hot at hand,
Make gallant show and promise of their mettle;
But when they should endure the bloody spur,
They fall their crests, and, like deceitful jades,
Sink in the trial. Comes his army on?
Summary: Lucilius tells Brutus that Cassius received him lightly,
showing that Cassius had no warmth of friendship. Brutus' reaction
shows that he no longer trusts Cassius.
Reading Comprehension: How did Cassius receive Brutus?
Vocabulary Question:
"… But hollow men, like horses hot at hand,
Make gallant show and promise of their mettle…"
In the quote above, the word mettle most closely means:
a) Fearfulness
b) Bravery
c) Insecurity
d) Happiness
Discussion Question: What do think will happen next between
Brutus and Cassius?
Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct
as is.
" With courtesy and with respect enough…"
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
With respect and with courtesy enough
Enough with courtesy and with respect
With enough respect and courtesy
With enough respect, and with courtesy
Correct as is
Cell 3
You
Did me
Wrong
So!! Its
not like I
trust you
!!
Quote: CASSIUS
Most noble brother, you have done me wrong.
BRUTUS
Judge me, you gods! wrong I mine enemies?
And, if not so, how should I wrong a brother?
CASSIUS
Brutus, this sober form of yours hides wrongs;
And when you do them-Summary: Cassius arrives, and says that Brutus had done him wrong.
The two of them argue in the open until they decide to move their
discussion into a tent so the others wont see them arguing. Brutus
also orders Lucilius and Titinius to stand guard in the front of the tent.
Reading Comprehension: Where did Brutus and Cassius move their
discussion so that the others won't see them arguing?
Vocabulary Question:
"… Let us not wrangle: bid them move away;
Then in my tent, Cassius, enlarge your griefs,
And I will give you audience."
In the quote above, the word wrangle most closely means:
a) Fight
b) Agree
c) Concede
d) Reconcile
Discussion Question: Will Brutus and Cassius make an agreement
within the tent or keep on fighting?
Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct
as is.
"…Come to our tent till we have done our conference…"
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Till we have done our conference, come to our tent
Till we have done our conference come to out tent
Come to our tent, till we have done our conference
Come to our tent, till we have done, our conference
Correct as is
Cell 4
You wronged
the both of us
by defending
corruption!!
Quote: CASSIUS
That you have wrong'd me doth appear in this:
You have condemn'd and noted Lucius Pella
For taking bribes here of the Sardians;
Wherein my letters, praying on his side,
Because I knew the man, were slighted off.
BRUTUS
You wronged yourself to write in such a case.
CASSIUS
In such a time as this it is not meet
That every nice offence should bear his comment.
BRUTUS
Let me tell you, Cassius, you yourself
Are much condemn'd to have an itching palm;
To sell and mart your offices for gold
To undeservers.
Summary: Right when Cassius and Brutus enter the tent, the both of
them begin to argue again. Cassius accuses Brutus of wronging him by
accusing Lucius Pella of taking bribes, and Brutus says that Cassius
has wronged them both by defending corruption.
Reading Comprehension: What does Cassius accuse Brutus of
doing?
Vocabulary Question:
"… To sell and mart your offices for gold
To undeservers."
In the quote above, the word mart most closely means:
a) Steal
b) Flit
c) Buy
d) Divert
Discussion Question: Do you think any of the accusations are true?
Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct
as is.
"…Or, by the gods, this speech were else your last."
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Or, this speech were else your last by the gods
Or this speech were else your last, by the gods
By the gods, this speech were else your last, or
Or by the gods, this speech were else your last
Correct as is
Cell 5
Cassius would
rather be a dog than
sacrifice his honor
Quote: BRUTUS
Remember March, the ides of March remember:
Did not great Julius bleed for justice' sake?
What villain touch'd his body, that did stab,
And not for justice? What, shall one of us
That struck the foremost man of all this world
But for supporting robbers, shall we now
Contaminate our fingers with base bribes,
And sell the mighty space of our large honours
For so much trash as may be grasped thus?
I had rather be a dog, and bay the moon,
Than such a Roman.
Summary: Cassius is now angrily reminded from Brutus that
they killed Caesar for the sake of justice and not for supporting
robbers. Brutus also says that Cassius would rather be a dog, than
sacrifice his honor for money. Cassius then loses his temper and
angrily tells Brutus not to test his patience.
Reading Comprehension: What animal did Brutus say that Cassius
would rather be than sacrifice his honor for money?
Vocabulary Question:
" To hedge me in; I am a soldier, I,
Older in practise, abler than yourself
To make conditions."
In the quote above, the word hedge most closely means:
a) Free
b) Fence
c) Attack
d) Encounter
Discussion Question: What do you think of both Cassius and Brutus'
characters so far?
Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct
as is.
" Go to; you are not, Cassius."
a) You are not; go to, Cassius
b) Go to Cassius; you are not
c) Cassius, you are not. Go to
d) You are not, go to Cassius
e) Correct as is
Cell 6
Yo
mama
is so…
I'm
waitin
g for
the
Quote: BRUTUS
Away, slight man!
CASSIUS
Is't possible?
BRUTUS
Hear me, for I will speak.
Must I give way and room to your rash choler?
Shall I be frighted when a madman stares?
CASSIUS
O ye gods, ye gods! must I endure all this?
Summary: The disagreement gets heated as they both throw insults
at each other. Brutus then reminds Cassius that he had denied his
requests for gold for his troops. Next, Cassius criticizes Brutus for
magnifying his infirmities instead of tolerating them.
Reading Comprehension: What does Brutus remind Cassius of
doing?
Vocabulary Question:
" Hear me, for I will speak.
Must I give way and room to your rash choler?
Shall I be frighted when a madman stares?"
In the quote above, the word choler most closely means:
a) Anger
b) Glee
c) Blitheness
d) Delectation
Discussion Question: How long do you think that this argument will
last?
Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct
as is.
" O ye gods, ye gods! must I endure all this?"
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
O ye gods! Must I endure all this ye gods?
Must I endure all this? O ye gods, ye gods!
Must I endure all this ye gods, o ye gods?!
Ye gods, must I endure all this? O ye gods!
Correct as is
Cell 7
I'm
sorry
Cassius
No,
I'm
sorry
Quote: CASSIUS
I did not: he was but a fool that brought
My answer back. Brutus hath rived my heart:
A friend should bear his friend's infirmities,
But Brutus makes mine greater than they are.
BRUTUS
I do not, till you practise them on me.
Summary: The argument heightens and rages on until both Cassius
and Brutus eventually realize they have both said too many mean
things to each other and made too many accusations. Both Cassius
and Brutus try to reconcile.
Reading Comprehension: What do Cassius and Brutus eventually
realize?
Vocabulary Question:
"Cheque'd like a bondman; all his faults observed,
Set in a note-book, learn'd, and conn'd by rote,
To cast into my teeth…"
In the quote above, the word bondman most closely means:
a) Farmer
b) Chef
c) Secret agent
d) Hostage
Discussion Question: Did you really think that Cassius and Brutus
would patch things up?
Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text
and decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct
as is.
" When I spoke that, I was ill-temper'd too."
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
I was ill-temper'd when I spoke that, too
When I spoke that I was ill-temper'd too
I too was ill-temper'd when I spoke that
I was ill-tempered too, when I spoke that
Correct as is
Julius Caesar story board- winter, 2004
Cell#1- Act IV, scene III- In which Brutus shoos a poet
Quote: “Brutus: Get you hence, sirrah! Saucy fellow, hence!”
Summary: A poet comes to the tent where Brutus and Cassius have
been arguing because he does not think they should be alone when
they are angry at each other. Since they have already made up they
call him a silly poet and tell him to go away.
Reading Comprehension: Why did the poet come to visit Brutus and
Cassius?
Vocabulary: “Get you hence, sirrah! Saucy fellow, hence!”
In the quote above the word saucy most closely means:
A: vibrant
B: insane
C: impudent
D: haughty
Discussion: The poet’s entry seems sort of random. Why do you
suppose Shakespeare added the poet into this scene?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide
whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as
is:
“Bear with him Brutus, ‘tis his fashion.”
A: “Bear with him, Brutus, ‘tis his fashion.”
B: “Bear with him, Brutus. ‘Tis his fashion.”
C: “Beer with him, Brutus, ‘tis his fashion.”
D: Correct as is
Cell #2- Act IV, scene III- In which Brutus needs some wine
Quote: “Brutus: Impatient of my absence, and grief that young
Octavius with Mark Antony have made themselves so strong- for with
her death that tidings came- with this she fell distract, and (her
attendants absent) swallowed fire.
Cassius: And died so?
Brutus: Even so.
Cassius: O ye immortal gods!”
Summary: Brutus sends Lucilius and Titinius to go and get Messala,
and Lucius to get a bowl of wine. Brutus tells Cassius that Brutus is
very sad because Portia killed herself because she was worried about
Brutus. Cassius and Brutus grieve, and Lucius comes back with wine.
Reading Comprehension: Who is Portia, and why is she dead?
Vocabulary: “How scaped I killing when I crossed you so?”
In the sentence above, the word scaped most closely means:
A: escaped
B: scraped
C: landscaped
D: tolerated
Discussion: If you were Portia, what would you have done in Brutus’
absence?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide
whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as
is:
“Speak no more of her. Give me a bowl of wine.”
A: “Speak no more of her; give me a bowl of wine.”
B: “Speak no more of her. Give me a bowl of whine.”
C: “Speak no more of her, give me a bowl of wine.”
D: “Speak no more of her. Give me a bowl of wine”
E: correct as is
Cell #3- Act IV, scene III- In which Brutus receives news of the
killing of many senators
Quote: “Brutus:…Messala, I have here received letters That young
Octavius and Mark Antony come down upon us with a mighty power,
bending their expedition toward Philippi.
Messala: Myself have letters of the selfsame tenure.
Brutus: With what addition?
Messala: That by proscription and bills of outlawry Octavius, Antony
and Lepidus have put to death an hundred senators.”
Summary: Titinius comes back with Messala and they tell Brutus and
Cassius that the triumvirates, Octavius, Antony and Lepidus are
gaining strength and that they have killed one hundred senators.
Brutus heard that seventy senators had been killed, and not one
hundred. Cicero was said to be one of them.
Reading Comprehension: What was the difference between the
report that Brutus heard and the one that Messala brought?
Vocabulary: “Messala: Myself have letters of the selfsame tenure.”
In the quote above, the word tenure most closely meansA: status
B: meaning
C: quotation
D: grasp
Discussion: What do you think accounts for the difference between
Messala’s report and the one that Brutus had heard earlier?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide
whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as
is:
“There in, our letters do not well agree.”
A: “Therein, our letters do not, well, agree.”
B: “There in our letters do not well agree.”
C: “Well, therein our letters do not agree.”
D: “Therein our letters do not well agree.”
E: Correct as is
Cell #4- Act IV, scene III- In Which Brutus endures a loss
Quote: “Messala: Then like a Roman bear the truth I tell, for certain
she is dead, and by strange manner.
Brutus: Why, farewell, Portia. We must die, Messala. With meditating
that she must die once, I have the patience to endure it now.
Messala: Even so great men great losses should endure”
Summary: Messala asks if Brutus has heard from Portia, and Brutus
says he hasn’t, which contradicts the conversation he just had with
Cassius in which he disclosed the occurrence to Cassius. Messala
admits that he knows of Portia’s death, and Brutus takes it with an
amount of indifference and acceptance which he did not when
discussing it with Cassius.
Reading Comprehension: How does Brutus respond to the news of
Portia’s death?
Vocabulary: “Then like a Roman bear the truth I tell, For certain she
is dead, and by strange manner.”
In the quote above the word manner most closely meansA: etiquette
B: process
C: house
D: behavior
Discussion Question: Why did Brutus pretend that he hadn’t known
of Portia’s death before Messala came with the news?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide
whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as
is:
“Even so, great men great loses should endure.”
A: “Even so men great losses should endure.”
B: “Even so great men great losses should endure.”
C: “Even so great men should endure great losses”
D: “Even so great men, great losses should endure.”
E: Correct as is
Cell #5- Act IV, scene III- In Which Brutus Demands Prompt
Action
Quote: “Brutus: Under your pardon. You must note beside that we
have tried the utmost of our friends, our legions are brimful, our cause
is ripe. The enemy increaseth every day; We, at the height, are ready
to decline. There is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at the
flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound
in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat, and
we must take the current when it serves or lose our ventures.
Cassius: Then, with you will, go on. We’ll along ourselves and meet
them at Philippi.”
Summary: Brutus and Cassius discuss whether or not they should
meet the enemy at Philippi or wait where they are. Cassius wants to
wait so that the enemy will be tired out, but Brutus wants to meet
them at Philippi, lest their numbers increase and the come upon
Brutus’ soldiers with more force. He says that their army is ready, this
is a good chance, and that they should take it. Cassius assents.
Reading Comprehension: Why does Brutus want to meet Antony’s
army at Philippi?
Vocabulary: “The people ‘twixt Philippi and this ground do stand but
in a forced affection, for they have grudged us contribution.”
In the sentence above, the word grudged most closely meansA: detested
B: given
C: withheld
D: complained
Discussion: Do you think Brutus’ predictions will be accurate?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide
whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as
is:
“Ready to decline, at the height, we are.”
A: “We, at the height, are ready to decline.”
B: “We are at the height ready to decline.”
C: “We at the height, are ready to decline.”
D: “At the height, we are ready to decline.”
E: correct as is
Cell #6- Act IV, scene III- In which Brutus decides that all
need rest
Quote: “Brutus: The deep of night is crept upon our talk and nature
must obey necessity, which we will niggard with a little rest. There is
no more to say?
Cassius: No more. Good night. Early tomorrow will we rise and hence.”
Summary: Brutus decides that everyone needs a good rest because it
is very late. He calls Lucius, who leaves and then brings in Brutus’
night shirt. Cassius says he hopes that he and Brutus will not fight
anymore. Brutus wishes him goodnight. Cassius, Titinius and Messala
leave and wish Brutus good night.
Reading Comprehension: Why is everybody leaving?
Vocabulary: “Good night, Titinius. Noble, noble Cassius, good night
and good repose!”
In the quotation above, the word repose most closely meansA: artwork
B: poetry
C: rest
D: morning
Discussion: How do you think Brutus really feels about Cassius, and
Cassius about Brutus?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide
whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as
is:
“O my dear brother, this was an ill beginning of the night!”
A: “O my deer brother. This was an ill beginning of the night!”
B: “O my dear brother; this was an ill beginning of the night!”
C: “This was an ill beginning of the night; my dear brother!”
D: “O this was an ill beginning of the night, my dear brother!”
E: correct as is
Cell #7- Act IV, scene III- In which Brutus calls for company
Quote: “Varro: Calls my lord?
Brutus: I pray you, sirs, lie in my tent and sleep. It may be I shall
raise you by-and-by on business to my brother Cassius”
Summary: Brutus notes that Lucius is tired. He tells Lucius to call
Varro and Claudius, and that he will have them sleep on cushions in
his tent. Lucius calls them, and they come. They say that they will
sleep next to him.
Reading Comprehension: Why does Brutus want Claudius and Varro
to sleep in his tent?
Vocabulary: “What, thou speak’st drowsily? Poor knave, I blame thee
not, thou art o’erwatched.”
In the sentence above, the word o’erwatched most closely meansA: over-watched
B: drunk
C: worn out
D: not tired
Discussion: Why is Shakespeare spending such a long time putting
Brutus to bed? Do you think the audience is being set up for
something important?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide
whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as
is:
“I pray you, sirs, lay in my tent and sleep.”
A: “I pray you sirs, lie in my tent and sleep.”
B: “Sirs, I pray you, lie in my tent and sleep.”
C: “Sirs, lie in my tent and sleep. I pray you.”
D: “I pray you, sirs, lie in my tent and sleep.”
E: correct as is
Cell #8- Act IV, scene III- In which Brutus requests music
Quote: “Brutus: …Canst thou hold up thy heavy eyes awhile, and
touch thy instrument a strain or two?
…I will not hold thee long. If I do live, I will be good to thee.
Music, and a song [Lucius falls asleep]
This is a sleepy tune. O murd’rous slumber! Layest thou thy leaden
mace upon my boy, that plays thee music? Gentle knave, good night. I
will not do thee so much wrong to wake thee.”
Summary: Brutus founds a book he was looking for, and apologizes to
Lucius, who was sure that he did not have Brutus’ book. Brutus says
that he is forgetful, and asks Lucius to play him a couple of songs.
Brutus says that Lucius doesn’t have to, since he must be tired, but
Lucius says he doesn’t mind. Brutus thanks him and says that if he
lives, he will be good to Lucius. Lucius falls asleep while playing a song
and Brutus decides not to wake him. He takes Lucius’ instrument so
that it won’t get broken. Brutus picks up his book and begins to read.
Reading Comprehension: When does Brutus start to read?
Vocabulary: “Canst thou hold up thy heavy eyes awhile, and touch
thy instrument a strain or two?”
In the sentence above, the word strain most closely meansA: melody
B: pull
C: note
D: minute
Discussion: What is shown about Brutus’ character in this scene?
Does he still seem like the kind of guy who would murder his best
friend? Why do you think Brutus has such a unpredictable role?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide
whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as
is:
“Is not the leaf turned down where I left reading. Here it is I think.”
A: “Is not the leaf turned down where I left reading? Here it is, I
think.”
B: “Where is the leaf turned down where I left reading? Here it is, I
think”
C: “Is not the leaf turned down when I left reading? Here it is, I think.”
D: “Here it is, I think, the leaf turned down where I left reading.”
E: correct as is
Cell #9- Act IV, scene III- In which Brutus sees a ghost
Quote: “Brutus: How ill this taper burns! Ha! Who comes here? I think
it is the weakness of mine eyes that shapes this monstrous apparition.
It comes upon me. Art thou anything? Art thou some god, some angel,
or some devil, that mak’st my blood cold and my hair to stare? Speak
to me what thou art.
Ghost: Thy evil spirit, Brutus
Brutus: Why com’st thou?
Ghost: To tell thee thou shalt see me at Philippi.”
Summary: Brutus sees Caesar’s ghost, and Brutus is frightened. He
asks the ghost who it is, and it tells him that it is “thy evil spirit,
Brutus”. Brutus asks why the ghost is there, and the ghost says that it
came to tell Brutus that he will see the ghost again at Philippi. Brutus
says okay.
Reading Comprehension: What did the ghost come to say to
Brutus?
Vocabulary: “How ill this taper burns! Ha! Who comes here?”
In the sentence above, the word taper most closely meansA: dwindling
B: candle
C: fireplace
D: light bulb
Discussion: What did Caesar’s ghost mean when he said that he was
“Thy evil spirit, Brutus?”
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide
whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as
is:
“Why, I will see thee at Philippi then.”
A: “Why will I see thee at Philippi then.”
B: “Why, then I will see thee at Phillipe.”
C: “Why I will see thee at Philippi then?”
D: “Why then I will see thee at Philippi.”
E: correct as is
Cell #10- Act IV, scene III- In which Brutus asks questions
Quote: “Brutus:...Didst thou see anything?
Lucius: Nothing, my lord.
Brutus: sleep again, Lucius. Sirrah Claudius! Fellow thou, awake!
…Why did you so cry out, sirs, in your sleep?
Both: Did we, my lord?
Brutus: Ay. Saw you anything?
Varro: No, my lord, I saw nothing.
Claudius: Nor I, my lord.
Summary: Brutus wakes Lucius and asks if he saw anything. Lucius
says he did not, so Brutus tells him to go back to sleep. He wakes
Varro and Claudius and asks if they saw anything. They did not. He
tells them to go and get Cassius.
Reading Comprehension: Did Varro and Claudius see Caesar’s
ghost?
Vocabulary: “Go and command me to my brother Cassius. Bid him
set on his pow’rs betimes before, and we will follow.”
In the sentence above, the word betimes most closely meansA: bedtime
B: sometimes
C: slowly
D: promptly
Discussion: Do you think that Caesar’s ghost is real? Why or why
not?
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide
whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as
is:
“Ill spirit, would I hold more talk with thee.”
A: “Ill spirit would I hold more talk with thee?”
B: “Ill spirit, I would more talk with thee hold.”
C: “I would hold more talk with thee ill spirit.”
D: “Ill spirit, I would hold more talk with thee.”
E: correct as is
Cell #1-The Army has Arrived
Act V, scene i
“You said the enemy would not come down
But keep the hills and upper regions.
It proves not so, their battles are at hand.”
-Octavius
Brutus’ army comes down from the hills to fight with Antony’s army.
Octavius points this out to Antony.
Does Brutus’ army come down from the hills?
“Tut! I am in their bosoms and I know wherefore they do it.”
In the quote above tut most closely means:
a) expression of dissaproval
b) happiness
c) expression of joy
d) a Roman curse word
Do you think there is any chance of the two armies’ talking before the
fight begins?
“They mean to warn us at Phillipi here answering before we do
demand of them.”
a) “They mean to warn us at Phillipi, here answer before we do
demand of them.”
b) “They mean to warn us at Phillipi here answering before we did
demand of them.”
c) “They mean to warn us at Phillipi here, answering before we do
demand of them.”
d) “They mean to warn us at Phillipi here answering before we do
demand of; them.”
e) correct as is
Cell #2 -Time to go for it
Act V, scene i
“Their bloody sign of battle is hung out,
And something to be done immediately.”
-Messenger
Antony tells Octavius to take the left side of the field after a
messenger comes down to tell them that Brutus’ army is ready.
What side of the field does Antony tell Octavius to take?
“Why do you cross me in this exigent?”
In the quote above, the word exigent most closely means:
a) intersection
b) exit
c) crisis
d) victory
Who do you think will win this battle?
“Upon the right hand I.”
a) “I upon the right hand.”
b) “Upon, the right hand I.”
c) “Upon the right, hand I.”
d) “Upon! the right hand I.”
e) correct as is
Cell #3 -The Parley
Act V, scene i
“Brutus: Words before blows. Is it so countrymen?
Octavius: Not that we love the words better, as you do.”
The two armies meet to speak, and they end up insulting each other.
Do the two armies meet to talk?
“They stand and would have parley.”
In the quote above, the word parley most closely means:
a) refusing to talk
b) a misspelled french word
c) an excuse to insult someone
d) to discuss terms with enemy
Do you think the parley will help end the battle before it begins?
“No Caesar we will answer on their charge.”
a) “No Caesar we will answer! On their charge.”
b) “No, Caesar, we will answer on their charge.”
c) “No Caesar we will answer on their charge;”
d) “No Caesar we will answer; on their charge.”
e) correct as is
Cell #4 -Caesar will be Avenged!
Act V, scene i
“Never, till Caesar’s three-and-thirty wounds
Be well avenged, or till another Caesar
Have added slaughter to the sword of traitors.”
-Octavius
Antony gets defensive and calls Caesar’s murderers flatterers.
Octavius tells Brutus that he will never be able to kill him and Brutus
answers by saying he should be so lucky to fall on such an honorable
man’s sword. Octavius and Antony leave.
Who does Brutus say it would be honorable to be killed by?
“A peevish schoolboy, worthless of such an honor,
Joined with a masker and a reveller!”
In the quote above, the word peevish most closely means:
a) trifling, petty
b) honorable, ghostly
c) stupid, fantastic
d) annoying, smart
Will Caesar be avenged?
“I was not born to die! On Brutus’ sword.”
a) “I; was not born to die on Brutus’ sword.”
b) “I was not born to die on Brutu’s sword.”
c) “I was not, born to die on Brutus’ sword.”
d) “I was not born to die on Brutus’ sword.”
e) correct as is
Cell #5 -A Talk With Messala
Act V, scene i
“Their shadows seem
A canopy most fatal, under which
Our army lies, ready to give up the ghost.”
-Cassius
Cassius talks to Messala and tells him that it is his birthday. He also
tells him about a bad omen he has seen.
Whose birthday is it?
“Now I change my mind
And partly credit things that do presage.”
In the quote above the word presage most closely means:
a) write a letter
b) portend omens
c) beginning the end
d) an herb for cooking
Do you think something bad will happen to Cassius?
“This is my birthday, as this very day was Cassius born.”
a) “This is my birthday, as this very day was Cassius born?”
b) “This is, my birthday as this very day was Cassius born.”
c) “This is my birthday; as this very day was Cassius born.”
d) “This is my birthday, as this. Very day was Cassius born.”
e) correct as is
Cell #6 -The Last Chance to Speak
Act V, scene i
“If we do lose this battle. Then is this
The very last time we shall speak together.
What are you then determined to do?”
-Cassius
Cassius and Brutus meet up and have a farewell talk. They are afraid
they will never be able to speak with each other again.
Who thinks it will be the last time they talk to each other?
“But it sufficeth that the day will end,
And then the end is known. Come, ho! Away!”
In the quote above the word sufficeth most closely means:
a) to suply
b) to feed
c) to disobey
d) to satisfy
Do you think this will be the last time that Cassius and Brutus speak to
each other?
“If we do meet again, we’ll smile indeedIf not, ‘tis true this parting was well made.”
a) “If we do meet again, we’ll smile indeed;
If not, ‘tis true this parting was well made.”
b) “If we do meet again, we’ll smile indeed;
If not, ‘tis true this parting! was well made.”
c) “If we do meet again, we’ll smile indeed?
If not, ‘tis true this parting was well made.”
d) “If we do meet again, we’ll smile indeed;
If not, ‘tis, true this parting was well made.”
e) correct as it
ACT V, Scene 2 Cell 1
Quote:
BRUTUS
Ride, ride, Messala, ride, and give these bills
Unto the legions on the other side.
Summary:
The battle has begun. Brutus instructs Messala to go to his allies
and tell them to lead their troops against the enemy immediately.
He believes that a sudden attack will quickly defeat Octavius'
soldiers.
Reading Comprehension:
Why does Brutus want the troops to attack immediately?
Vocabulary:
In the quote above the word bill most closely means
a) invoice
b) beak
c) check
d) notes
Discussion Question:
Will Brutus be successful with his surprise attack?
Grammar, Spelling, or Punctuation Question:
Let them set on at once; For I perceive
But cold demeanor in Octavius' wing,
a) Let them set on at once. for I perceive
But cold demeanor in Octavius' wing,
b)Let them set on at once; for I perceive
But cold demeanor in Octavius' wing,
c)Let them set on at once; for I perceve
But cold demeanor in Octavius' wing,
d)Let them set on at once for I perceive
But cold demeanor in Octavius' wing,
e) correct as is
ACT V, SCENE III, Cell 2
Quote:
TITINIUS
O Cassius, Brutus gave the word too early,
Who, having some advantage on Octavius,
Took it too eagerly. His soldiers fell to spoil,
Whilst we by Antony are all enclosed.
Summary:
In another part of the battlefield, Cassius tells Titinius that his own
men are retreating like cowards under the enemy attack. Brutus'
soldiers have defeated Octavius' troops, but they choose to loot, which
allows Antony's army to surround Cassius. Pindarus enters and tells
Cassius to retreat since Antony has set their tents on fire. Cassius tells
Titinius to check whether the troops he sees are friends or foes.
Reading Comprehension:
What did Brutus’ soldiers do after defeating Octavius’ soldiers?
Vocabulary:
In the quote above the word spoil most closely means
a) harm
b) rot
c) pamper
d) plunder
Discussion Question:
Why would the soldiers search for gold instead of securing victory?
Grammar, Spelling, or Punctuation Question:
CASSIUS
This hill is far enough, look, look, Titinius!
Are those my tents where I perceive the fire?
a) This hill is far enough. Look look Titinius!
Are those my tents where I perceive the fire?
b) This hill is far enough Look, look, Titinius!
Are those my tents where I perceive the fire?
c) This hill is far enough; Look, look, Titinius!
Are those my tents where I perceive the fire?
d) This hill is far enough. Look, look, Titinius!
Are those my tents where I perceive the fire?
e) Correct as is.
ACT V, SCENE III, Cell 3
Quote:
Cassius:
...This day I breathed first: time is come round,
And where I did begin, there shall I end;
My life is run his compass. Sirrah, what news?
Summary:
Cassius sends Pindarus to climb a hill to see what is happening.
He tells Cassius that the enemy soldiers have taken Titinius
captive.
Reading Comprehension:
What does Pindarus say is happening?
Vocabulary:
In the quote above the word compass most closely means
a) full circuit
b) acquisition
c) limits
d) magnet
Discussion Question:
Does Cassius care about Pindarus?
Grammar, Spelling, or Punctuation Question:
CASSIUS
Go, Pindarus, get higher on that hill.
My sight was ever thick.
a) Go, Pindarus, get higher on that hill,
my sight was ever thick.
b) Go Pindarus get higher on that hill.
My sight was ever thick.
c) Go, Pindarus, get higher on that hill
my sight was ever thick.
d) Go Pindarus get higher on that hill
My sight was ever thick.
e) Correct as is.
ACT V, SCENE III, Cell 4
Quote:
PINDARUS
So, I am free; yet would not so have been,
Durst I have done my will. O Cassius,
Far from this country Pindarus shall run,
Where never Roman shall take note of him.
Summary:
Cassius is discouraged by what he is told. He begs Pindarus to
kill him. He stabs Cassius. He dies gasping and saying that
Cæsar is revenged. Pindarus says he will run away from Rome.
Reading Comprehension:
What does Pindarus do to Cassius?
Vocabulary:
In the quote above the word note most closely means
a) song
b) paper
c) notice
d) money
Discussion Question:
Should Cassius have asked Pindarus to kill him?
Grammar, Spelling, or Punctuation Question:
Cassius
...Now be a freeman and with this good sword
That ran through Cæsar's bowels search this bosom.
a) Now be a freeman. And with this good sword,
That ran through Cæsar's bowels, search this bosom.
b) Now be a freeman, and with this good sword.
That ran through Cæsar's bowels, search this bosom.
c) Now be a freeman, and with this good sword,
That ran through Cæsar's bowels, search this bosom.
d) Now be a freeman. And with this good sword.
That ran, through Cæsar's bowels. Search this bosom.
e) Correct as is.
ACT V, SCENE III, Cell 5
Quote:
MESSALA
Where did you leave him?
TITINIUS
All disconsolate,
With Pindarus his bondman, on this hill.
Summary:
Titinius returns to tell Cassius the good news that Brutus has
defeated Octavius' army. He finds out that Cassius has died. He
cries out that Rome will not be a cheerful place.
Reading Comprehension:
What does Titinius want to tell Cassius?
Vocabulary:
In the quote above the word disconsolate most closely means
a) angry
b) depressed
c) cheerful
d) alone
Discussion Question:
What will Titinius do having found Cassius dead?
Grammar, Spelling, or Punctuation Question:
Titinius
Clouds dews and dangers come; our deeds are done!
Mistrust of my success hath done this deed.
a) Clouds, dews, and dangers come; our deeds are done!
Mistrust of my success hath done this deed.
b) Clouds, dews and dangers come our deeds are done!
Mistrust of my success hath done this deed.
c) Clouds, dews, and dangers come our deeds are done!
Mistrust of my success hath done this deed.
d) Clouds dews and dangers come our deeds are done
Mistrust of my success hath done this deed.
e) Correct as is.
ACT V, SCENE III, Cell 6
Quote:
MESSALA
Seek him, Titinius, whilst I go to meet
The noble Brutus, thrusting this report
Into his ears.
Summary:
Messala cries for the death of Cassius. Titinius says he will look
for Pindarus. However, when Messala leaves to report the news
of Cassius' death to Brutus, Titinius kills himself with Cassius'
sword.
Reading Comprehension:
Where does Messala go?
Vocabulary:
In the quote above the word thrusting most closely means
a) driving
b) stabbing
c) pulling
d) screaming
Discussion Question:
Should Titinius have been left alone by Messala?
Grammar, Spelling, or Punctuation Question:
MESSALA
Mistrust of good success hath done this deed.
a) Mistrust, of good success, hath done this deed.
b) Mistrust. Of good success hath done this deed.
c) Mistrust of good success, hath done this deed.
d) Mistrust of good success hath done. This deed.
e) Correct as is.
ACT V, SCENE III, Cell 7
Quote:
BRUTUS
O Julius Cæsar, thou art mighty yet!
Thy spirit walks abroad and turns our swords
In our own proper entrails.
Summary:
Brutus then enters with Messala, Young Cato, Strato, Volumnius,
and Lucilius. He sees the dead bodies of Cassius and Titinius. He
calls Cassius and Titinius "the last of all Romans." He promises
their funerals will be done when the battle is over. The men
leave to prepare to fight.
Reading Comprehension:
What does Brutus promise?
Vocabulary:
In the quote above the word entrails most closely means
a) viscera
b) roads
c) words
d) minds
Discussion Question:
What will Brutus do with the bodies while the armies are still
fighting?
Grammar, Spelling, or Punctuation Question:
CATO
Brave Titinius
Look whe’r. He have not crowned dead Cassius.
a) Brave Titinius!
Look whe’r he have not crowned dead. Cassius.
b) Brave Titinius!
Look, whe’r he have, not crowned, dead Cassius.
c) Brave Titinius!
Look whe’r he have not crowned dead Cassius.
d) Brave Titinius
Look. whe’r he have not. Crowned dead Cassius.
e) Correct as is.
V.iv, V.v
Cell #1 V.iv
CATO: What bastard doth not? Who will go with me? I will proclaim my
name about the field:- I am the son of Marcus Cato, ho! A foe to
tyrants, and my country's friend; I am the son of Marcus Cato, ho!
Summary
Cato bravely goes onto the battlefield and proclaims his name towards
the Romans. He is then killed.
Reading Comprehension
What happens to Cato?
Vocabulary
CATO:...A foe to tyrants, and my country's friend
In the quote above tyrants most closely means
a) absolute rulers
b) absolute slaves
c) tire ants
d) bombs
Discussion
Do you think you would be as brave as Cato to do what he did?
Sentence
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
BRUTUS: O yet countrymen, yet hold up your heads!
a) Countrymen, O yet hold up yet your heads!
b) Yet hold up your heads, yet, countrymen, O!
c) Yet, countrymen, O, yet hold up your heads!
d) Hold up your heads yet, countrymen, O yet!
e) correct as is
Cell #2 V.iv
LUCILIUS: Safe, Antony; Brutus is safe enough: I dare assure thee
that no enemy Shall ever take alive the noble Brutus: The gods defend
him from so great a shame! When you do find him, or alive or dead,
He will be found like Brutus, like himself.
Summary
In an attempt to help Brutus, Lucilius tells the Roman soldiers that he
is Brutus and is then taken away. Lucilius tells Antony that the gods
defend Brutus and that no enemy will ever take his life. Antony tells
the soldiers to keep Lucilius safe because he'd rather be friends with
him than enemies. He sends them off to find Brutus dead or alive.
Reading Comprehension
What does Lucilius tell Antony?
Vocabulary
FIRST SOLDIER: Yield, or thou diest.
LUCILIUS: Only I yield to die
In the quote above yield most closely means
a) fight
b) yell
c) surrender
d) bomb
Discussion
Would you ever sacrifice yourself to save another person, or to buy
them time?
Sentence
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
FIRST SOLDIER: We must. Not a noble prisoner!
a) We must not. A noble prisoner!
b) We must, a noble prisoner not!
c) A noble prisoner, we, must not!
d) we must know a noble prisoner!
e) correct as is
Cell #3 V.v
BRUTUS: Why, this, Volumnius: The ghost of Caesar hath appear'd to
me Two several times by night; at Sardis once, And this last night here
in Philippi fields: I know my hour is come.
Summary
Brutus tells his few remaining friends that he saw the ghost of Caesar
and Brutus now feels that its time for him to die. They tell him that he
should flee, and he agrees. When they start to leave, Brutus asks
Strato to stay behind and to hold his sword while he runs toward it.
Reading Comprehension
What did Brutus see?
Vocabulary
VOLUMNIUS: That's not an office for a friend, my lord.
In the quote above office most closely means
a) position of responsibility
b) room used for business activity
c) bomb
d) outburst
Discussion
Do you think you'll know when its your time to die?
Sentence
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
BRUTUS: Come, poor remains of friends, rest on this rock.
a) Poor remains of friends, come rest on this rock.
b) Come rest on this rock my poor remains of friends,
c) My friends remain poor on this rock.
d) Rock on my poor friend's remains.
e) correct as is
Cell #4 V.v
LUCILIUS: So Brutus should be found.-I thank thee, Brutus, That thou
hast proved Lucilius' saying true.
Summary
Octavius, Antony, Messala, Lucilius, and the army enter to find Brutus'
dead body with Strato. Lucilius says that he's glad that Brutus was
found dead, instead of being caught alive.
Reading Comprehension
Why is Lucilius glad?
Vocabulary
MESSALA: My master's man.-Strato, where is thy master?
STRATO: Free from the bondage you are in, Messala
In the quote above bondage most closely means
a) bomb
b) restriction
c) heaven
d) house
Discussion
Would you rather be caught alive (then executed) or found dead?
Sentence
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
OCTAVIUS: What is that man?
a) What is that? A man?
b) Man, what is that?
c) What?!? That is a man?!?!
d) What man is that?
e) correct as is
Cell #5 V.v
OCTAVIUS: According to his virtue let us use him With all respect and
rites of burial. Within my tent his bones to-night shall lie, Most like a
soldier, order'd honorably.- So, call the field to rest; and let's away,
To part the glories of this happy day.
Summary
Antony says that Brutus was the noblest Roman of them all. Octavius
orders for the body to be placed in his tent for the night and then
they'll bury it in the most honorable way. They all leave to go
celebrate.
Reading Comprehension
What are they going to do with Brutus' body?
Vocabulary
OCTAVIUS: According to his virtue let us use him With all respect and
rites of burial.
In the quote above virtue most closely means
a) power
b) bomb
c) hate
d) goodness
Discussion
What's your idea of an honorable burial?
Sentence
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one
of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.
MESSALA: My master Strato died? How?
a) How died my master Strato?
b) How died my master, Strato?
c) Strato, how my master died?
d) How my master died, Strato?
e) correct as is