Act IV
I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand them when they appear in
the play.
triumvirate (tr - m v r- t)________________________________________________________
A group of three people who share a position of authority or power.
II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.
The character who is used to contrast another character.
foil__________________________________________________________________________
Cassius would be a foil for Brutus to contrast motive, intelligence and honorability.
Example:______________________________________________________________
In literature, an advance sign or warning of what is to come in the future.
foreshadowing________________________________________________________________
Brutus’s dream foreshadows his and others’ deaths in the upcoming battles.
Example: ______________________________________________________________
Scene 1:
1. Who are the members of the second triumvirate? Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus
2. What kind of list are the three making at the beginning of the scene?
They are making a list of who is to be killed.
3. What does Antony say they will do to Caesar’s will? They will alter it to cut expenses.
4. What is Antony’s opinion of Lepidus? He’s a stupid man who will do what others tell him to.
5. What reason does Antony give letting Lepidus help in choosing who shall die?
He is easily led and will help shoulder any blame.
Scene 2:
6. Why does Brutus suggest that he and Cassius talk inside the tent?
He doesn’t want the soldiers to see them fighting because it might cause division.
Scene 3:
7. Why is Cassius mad at Brutus? Brutus publicly condemned Lucius Pellus for taking bribes.
8. What does Brutus accuse Cassius of?
He accuses Cassius of selling things for gold and keeping the money.
9. For what has Brutus asked Cassius that he did not receive? He wants money to pay his army.
10. What does Brutus refuse to do as a means to raise money for his army?
He refuses to do anything dishonorable for the money.
11. How does Portia die? She swallows hot coals.
12. Explain the disagreement that Brutus and Cassius have about the battle strategy.
Cassius wants to wait for attack and Brutus just wants to attack.
13. Who wins the argument? Brutus
14. What unexpected visitor does Brutus see when everyone else is asleep?
The ghost of Caesar appears.