Julius Caesar By William Shakespeare Act 1, Scene 1 Cell 1
Julius Caesar by William ShakespeareAct 1, scene 1Cell 1:Summary:The opening scene takes place on the streets of Rome. The citizens aremilling around, and the tribune Flavius tells them to go home. Theyare celebrating the return of Julius Caesar from his military campaign.Flavius says that it is not a public holiday, then him and anothertribune 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 walkUpon a Laboring day without the signOf 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 meansa) an officerc) a tradera) a rebeld) a carpenterGrammar:
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof 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 homea) Get away, go idle creatures, go homea) Get away, you idle creatures, go homea) Correct as isDiscussion:Why do you think Flavius is angry about Caesar’s return?
Cell 2:Why areyourejoicing?Summary:The two tribunes, Flavius and Marcellus, introduce a note of discordas an omen of things to come. They ask a carpenter why he isrejoicing over the defeat of the Roman general Pompey.Quote:CobblerTruly, sir, to wear out their shoes, to get myselfInto more work. But indeed, sir, we make holiday to seeCaesar 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 meansa) Animosityc) agreementa) Accordd) harmonyGrammar:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether thechoices 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 isDiscussion:If you where the tribunes why do you think you would care aboutother people’s opinion about rejoicing?
Cell 3:I am acarpenter.Summary:He interrogates two men. The first says he is a carpenter, but thesecond man is not a playful mood and does not answer to why he isout on the streets and not in his shop, the cobbler replies that they areall out to see Caesar, who has just returned after defeating Pompey’ssons 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, acobblerReading Comp:What is the first man’s occupation?Vocabulary:In the quote above the word apparel most closely means a) shoesc) hat
a) clothesd) watchGrammar:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof 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, acobblera) Truly sir, in respect of the fine workman I am but, as you wouldcall it, a cobblera) Truly sir, in respect of a fine workman I am but as you wouldcall me a cobblera) Truly sir, in respect of a fine workman I am but as you wouldcall it, a cobblera) Correct as isDiscussion:If you were approached by the tribunes would your mood be more likethe first man or the second man?
Cell 4:Summary:The second tribune, Marcellus, is impatient with the crowd. He remindsthem that not so long ago they were celebrating the triumphs ofPompey. He says that Romans should not celebrate Roman triumphsover 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 plagueThat needs must light on this ingratitude.Reading Comp:What is the name of the tribune trying to chase away all of thecitizens?Vocabulary:In the quote above the word ingratitude most closely meansa) thankfulc) appreciationa) anathemad) maledictionGrammar:
Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.Run to your houses, fall upon your kneesa) Run to your houses; fall upon you kneesa) Run to thy homes and fall upon your kneesa) Run to your homies and fall upon your kneesa) Correct as isDiscussion:If you were a citizen, would you follow the tribunes’ directions orsimply ignore them?
Cell 5:Summary:After the mob has gone, Flavius expresses contempt for the ficklenessof the common folk. Then he tells Marcellus to go about the city andremove any crowns that have been placed on the statues of Caesar.By limiting his public acclamation, they will help to prevent Caesarfrom growing too powerful.Quote:FlaviusIt is no matter. Let no imagesBe hung with Caesar’s trophies. I’ll aboutAnd drive away the vulgar from the streets.So do you too, where you perceive them thick.These growing feathers plucked from Caesar’s wingWill make him fly an ordinary pitch,Who else would soar above the view of menAnd 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 meansa) Noblec) honorabled) abjecta) ProudGrammar:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether thechoices below is better or if it is correct as is.Who else would soar above the view of mena) 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 1Soothsayer: Beware of the ides of MarchCaesar: He is a dreamer; let us leave him. PassDuring a race at the festival of Lupercal, Caesar receives awarning from a soothsayer. The soothsayer tells Caesar to “beware theides of March.” Caesar pays no attention and says to only let him passbecause he is only a dreamer. Little does he know that he should bepaying attention to the prediction given by the soothsayer.What does the soothsayer say to Caesar?Ina)a)a)a)the quote above, ides closely means thoughtmiddle day of the monthlast day of the monthfirst day of the monthDoes the soothsayer know what will happen during the ides of March?Why or Why not?Grammar & Spelling checkWhat 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 2Cassius: Will you go see the order of the race?Brutus: Not ICassius: I pray you do.Cassius says that Brutus is different. He says that Brutus isn’tthe kindly man he was before. He is a man that looks troubled. Brutusresponds by saying that he has hidden his true emotions and has beenhaving mixed emotions because of personal matters and that is why itis affecting the way he acts. Brutus also says that he is at war withhimself and forgets to be friendly to everyone else.Why is Brutus having mixed emotions?Ina)a)a)a)the quote above, pray closely means.suggestgive praisehopeadviseDo 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 3Cassius: Tis justAnd it is very lamented, Brutus,That you no such mirrors as wellYour hidden worthiness into your eyeThat you might see you shadowCassius tells Brutus that many of the respected people of Romehave noticed how miserable Brutus looks and hopes that he can seehimself they way they do. Cassius asks to be Brutus’ friend and will tryto help him in his time of troubles and assures that he will be a goodfriend. Not a fake one like others they have encountered.What does Cassius ask Brutus?Ina)a)a)a)the quote above, just closely meansrightexactlytruebarelyDoes Cassius Really want to help Brutus?Sentence: don’t be jealous on me, gentle Brutusa) And be not jealous on me, gentle brutusa) And be not jealous on me gentel Brutusa) 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 4Brutus: What means this shouting? I do fear the people choose Caesarfor 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 wellCassius tries to convince Brutus that Caesar shouldn’t bepraised or treated like an almighty god. He is a normal human beinglike everyone else. Cassius compares Caesar to Brutus and himself andsays that they are no different. He even says that Caesar maybeweaker 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 meansa) dresseda) provideda) counted fora) arrayedWhy 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 5Cassius:I am gladThat my weak words have struck but much show of fire from Brutus.After a few more insults about Caesar, cassius hopes he hasgiven Brutus a slight idea of what he is trying to say. It is obvious thatBrutus knows the message Cassius is trying to tell him. But he asksCassius to try to convince him further and that he will think aboutCassius’ proposal, for Brutus would not want to hurt his dear friendCaesar.Does Brutus understand what Cassius is trying to say?Ina)a)a)a)the quote above, struck most likely meansseizedcollidedhitprovokedWhat 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 mea) That you do love me, I am nothing jealousa) 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 IIICell #1Quote: Cic. Good even, Casca. Brought you Cæsar home? Why areyou breathless? and why stare you so?Casca. Are not you mov’d, when all the sway of earth shakes like athing unfirm?Summary: Casca and Cicero meet on a Roman street. Casca tellsCicero that for some reason it feels like a terrible night and hewonders if the gods are angered for any reason. He also believes thatthere are a lot of abnormal things going on and no one could possiblybelieve that it is occurring naturally. Casca says that he can feel thatdanger is ahead. Cicero agrees and asks if Caesar is coming tomorrowto 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 meansa. Peoplea. Controla. Actionsa. AnimalsWhen Casca said that he feels like there is danger ahead, what do youthink that he was talking about?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof 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 #2Quote: 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, Ihave walk’d about the streets Submitting me unto the perilous nightSummary: As Cicero leaves Cassius enters. He was wanderingaround on the streets on this terrible night. Casca then recognizesthat Cassius is there and asks him why he would be wandering aroundon a dangerous night like this.Questions: What does Casca ask Cassius?In the quote above, the word perilous most closely meansa. Dangerousa. Prettya. Wonderfula. ExcitingWhy do you think that Cassius is wandering around on the street?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof 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 #3Quote: Cas. In personal action, yet prodigious grownAnd fearful as these strange eruptions areCasca. ’Tis Cæsar that you mean; is it not, Cassius?Cas. Let it be who it is: for Romans nowHave thews and limbs like to their ancestors.Summary: Cassius replies that he likes wandering around on a nightlike this. He thinks that the gods are sending the Romans a sign thatsomething abnormal will happen. He also compares this night toCaesar.Questions: What does Cassius think that the gods are doing?In the quote above, the word prodigious most closely meansa. Smalla. Naturala. Enormousa. UnnaturalWhy do you think that Cassius compared the night to Caesar?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.Unto some monstrous state, to make them instruments of fear andwarning.a. To make them instruments of fear and warning; Unto somemonstrous state.a. To make them instruments of fear and warning. Unto somemonstrous state.a. To make them instruments of fear and warning, Unto somemonstrous state.
a. To make them instruments of fear and warning unto somemonstrous state.a. Correct as is
Cell #4Quote: Casca. ’Tis Cæsar that you mean; is it not, Cassius?Cas. Let it be who it is: for Romans now Have thews and limbs liketo their ancestors; But, woe the while! our fathers’ minds are dead,And we are govern’d with our mothers’ spirits; Our yoke andsufferance show us womanish.Summary: Casca tells Cassius she has heard that tomorrow morningthe Romans plan to make Caesar the king of the Senate. Cassiusreplies that he will wear his dagger. He also swears to the gods that ifthey can make a weak man like Caesar powerful then Cassius cansurely defeat a tyrant.Questions: Whom do the Romans plan to make king of the Senate?In the quote above, the word thews most closely meansa. Hearta. Legsa. Bonesa. MusclesWhat do you think will happen tomorrow morning at the senate?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof 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 #5Quote: Casca.So can I: So every bondman in his own hand bearsThe power to cancel his captivity.Cas. And why should Cæsar be a tyrant then? Poor man! I know hewould not be a wolf But that he sees the Romans are but sheep Hewere no lion were not Romans hinds.Summary: Casca replies that he thinks that he can also defeat atyrant. Cassius asks why should Caesar be the one that is a tyrant.He believes that Roman will stoop down very low if they let Caesartake over.Questions: What does Casca think that he can do?In the quote above, the word bondman most closely meansa. A killera. A childa. A slavea. A poor manDo you think that it is a good decision to pick Caesar as the king of theSenate or do you agree with Cassius?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof 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 #6Quote: 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 Cascathat he has gotten together some Romans to start a resistancemovement against Caesar. He then asks Casca whether he wants tohelp work against Caesar.Questions: What does Cassius reveal to Casca?In the quote above, the word favor most closely meansa. Appearancea. Intentiona. Approvala. TimeDo you think that Casca will want to help Cassius work against Caesar?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof 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 #7Quote: Cas. Be you content. Good Cinna, take this paper, And lookyou lay it in the prætor’s chair, Where Brutus may but find it; andthrow 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 findus.Summary: A conspirator named Cinna now enters. Cassius now tellsboth of them his plan to build opposition against Caesar, which hassomething to do with converting Brutus. Cassius gives Cinna a letterthat he has forged. He wants Cinna to place one letter in Brutus’chair, and throw another through his window, and also to placeanother on his statue.Questions: What does Cassius give Cinna and who is Cinna?In the quote above, the word content most closely meansa. Be happyb. Be satisfiedc. Be wonderfuld. Be graciousWhat do you think is written in that letter that Cassius gave to Cinna?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof 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 #8Quote: Cas. Him and his worth and our great need of him You haveright well conceited. Let us go For it is after midnight; and ere dayWe will awake him and be sure of him.Summary: Cassius tells the other two that he has almost convincedBrutus to be involved in their plot against Caesar and he hopes thatthe letters will help convince him. Cinna says that he will deliver theletters and he leaves. Casca says that he is positive that havingBrutus involved in their plot will make it a lot better. Cassius thinksit’s getting late and they leave.Questions: Whom does Cassius hope to convince?In the quote above, the word conceited most closely meansa. Well behavedb. Under controlc. Thought outd. ApprovedWhat do you think will happen when the letters get delivered?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof 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 1Quote:Brutus:It must be by his death; and for my part, I know no personal cause tospurn at him, but for the general. He would be crowned. How thatmight change his nature, there the question. It is the bright day thatbrings forth the adder, and that craves wary walking.Summary: Brutus asks his servant to bring him a light and mutters tohimself that Caesar will have to die. He knows for sure that Caesar willbe crowned king. What he’s wondering is whether or not Caesar will becorrupted by his power.Comprehension Question- What does Brutus mutter to himself after heasks his servant to bring him a light?Reading Vocabulary Question- In the quote above, the word spurnmost closely means:A. scornB. tauntC. disregardD. admire
Discussion Question- What do you think will happen when Caesar iscrowned 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:LuciusThe 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 therewhen I went to bed.Summary: Brutus’s servant comes in with a letter that he discoversnear the window. Brutus reads the letter, which accuses him of doingnothing while Rome is being threatened. Believing the people ofRome, he resolves to take the letter’s challenge to speak, strike, andredress.Reading Comprehension Question- What does Lucius, Brutus’s servant,discover near the window?Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word taper most closelymeans:A. LampB. CandleC. FlareD. Glow
Discussion Question- Do you think its right for Brutus to take actionafter receiving a letter accusing him of not doing anything while Romeis 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:BrutusAnd will not palter? And what other oath than honesty to honestyengaged that this shall be, or we will fall for it? Swear priests andcowards and men cautelous, old feeble carrions and such sufferingsouls that welcome wrongs; unto bad causes swear such creatures asmen doubt.Summary: Brutus’s servant brings in Cassius and a group of men inand introduces them to Brutus. Cassius suggests that he and Brutusswear an oath, but Brutus objects. Brutus says they don’t need anoath, since their cause should be strong enough to bind themtogether.Reading Comprehension Question- What does Cassius suggest bothhim and Brutus should do?Vocabulary Question- In the quote above, the word palter most closelymeans:A. correctB. confrontC. deceive
D. avoidDiscussion Question- Do you think it was right for Brutus to object onswearing an oath with Cassius?Grammar/Punctuation Ques.- I have being up this hour awake allnight.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 nightE. Correct as is
Cell 4:Quote:MetellusO, let us have him! For his silver hairs will purchase us a good opinionand buy men’s voices to commend our deeds. It shall be said hisjudgement ruled our hands. Our youths and wildness shall no whitappear, But all be buried in his gravity.Summary: The group discusses whether they should try to bringCicero into the conspiracy, who could bring good public opinion to theirschemes.Reading Comprehension Question: Who does the group discuss tobring into the conspiracy?Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word commend mostclosely means:A. denyB. refuseC. supportD. endorse
Discussion Question: Do you think Cicero will make a differencetowards 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 thecapitol.B. I can give his humor, the true bent, and I will bring him to thecapitol.C. I can give his humor. The true bent and I will bring him to theCapitol.D. I can give him these humor the true bent and I will bring him to theCapitolE. Correct as is
Cell 5:Quotes:BrutusOur course will seem too bloody, Caius Cassius, to cut the head off andthen hack the limbs, like wrath in death and deny afterwards; forAntony 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 ofmen there is no blood.Summary: Brutus disagrees with Cicero’s joining their alliance. Hepoints out that Cicero would never follow anyone else’s ideas. Cassiusthen suggests that they would do well to kill Antony in addition toCaesar, but Brutus refuses, saying that this would make their plan toobloody.Reading Comprehension Question- Why does Brutus refuse on Cassius’plan?Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word wrath most closelymeans:A. Mild angerB. Full satisfaction
C. Cruel delightD. Fierce furyDiscussion Question- What can you predict now that Brutus has analliance 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 actof rage.B. Let our hearts as subtle masters do, stir up their servants to an actof rage.C. Let our heart, as subtle masters do, stir up their servants to an actof rage.D. Let our hart, as subtle masters do, stir up their servants to an actof rage.E. Correct as is
Cell 6-QuoteBrutusBut, alas, Caesar must bleed for it! And, gentle friends, let’s kill himboldly, but not wrathfully; let’s carve him as a dish fit for the gods, nothew him as a carcass fit for hounds. This shall make our purposenecessary, 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 ofCaesar, which he wishes could be destroyed without the necessity ofkilling the man himself. He says that they should kill him boldly, butnot viciously, so that they might be perceived as purging the staterather than as murderers.Reading Comprehension Question: How does Brutus want to killCaesar?Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word envious mostclosely means:A. generousB. maliciousC. giving
D. selfishDiscussion 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, andthe persuasion of his augurers may hold him from the Capitol.A. It may be these apparent prodigies, and the persuasion of hisaugurers may hold him from the capitol.B. It may be these apparent prodigies, and the persuasion of hisaugurers may hold him from the Capitol.C. It may be these apparent prodigies, and the persuasive of hisaugurers may hold him from the Capitol.D. It may be these apparent prodigys, and the persuasion of hisaugurers may hold him from the Capitol.E. Correct as is
Cell 7:Quote:CassiusYet I fear him; for in the ingrafted love he bears to CaesarBrutusAlas, good Cassius, do not think of him! If he love Caesar, all that hecan do is to himself take thought, and die for Caesar. And that weremuch he should; for he is given to sports, to wildness, and muchcompany.Summary: Cassius replies to Brutus that he still fears Antony, but heassures him that Antony will be rendered harmless once Caesar isdead.Reading Comprehension Question- Who does Cassius fear?Vocabulary Question- In the quote above, the word ingraft, mostclosely means:A. invertB. interlockC. crave
D. conjoinDiscussion Question- What do you think will happen to Antony in thefuture?Grammar/Punctuation Ques.- He loves to hear that unicorns may bebetrayed with trees and bears with glasses elephants with holes lionswith toils, and men with flatterers.A. He loves to hear that unicorns may be betraying with trees andbearing with glasses elephants with holed lion with toil, and man withflatterers.B. He loved to hear that unicorns may be betrayed with trees andbears with glasses elephants with holes lions with toils, and men withflattererer.C.He loves to hear that unicorns may be betrayed with trees and bearswith glasses, elephants with holes, lions with toils, and men withflatterers.D. His loveds to hear that unicorns may be betrayed with trees andbears with glasses, elephants with holes, lions with toils, and men withflatterers.E. Correct as isCell 8-
Quote:CassiusWhether Caesar will come forth to-day or no; for he is superstitiousgrown of late, quite from the main opinion he held once of fantasy, ofdreams, and ceremonies. It may be these apparent prodigies, theunaccustomed terror of this night, and the persuasion of his augurersmay hold him from the Capitol to-day.Summary: Cassius states that no one knows whether Caesar will cometo the capitol, since the warnings of augurs after this brutal eveningmight keep him at home.Reading Comprehension Question- What does Cassius say aboutCaesar?Vocabulary Question- In the quote above, the word augurer mostclosely means:A. ClergyB. AdvisorC. Minister
D. PriestDiscussion Question- What do you think will happen to Caesar at theend of the story?Grammar/Punctuation Ques.- Good gentlemen, look fresh and merrily.A. Good gentleman, look fresh and merrilyB. Good, gentlemen, look fresh and merrilyC. Good gentlemen, look fresh marilyD. Good Gentlemen, look fresh merrilyE. Correct as isCell 9-
Quote:DeciusNever fear that. If he be so resolved, that unicorns may be betrayedwith trees and bears with glasses, elephants with holes, lions withtoils, 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 cangive his humour the true bent and I will bring him to the Capitol.Summary: Decius assures the others that he will be able to convinceCaesar to ignore his superstitions by talking about his bravery. Brutussuggests that they try to behave like actors and hide their true feelingsand intentions towards Caesar.Reading Comprehension Question- What does Decius convince Caesarof?Vocabulary Question- In the quote above, the word flatterer mostclosely means:A. servant
B. waterboyC. groupieD. handshakerDiscussion Question- Do you think Decius actions helped Brutus ingetting one step closer in killing Caesar?Grammar/Punctuation Ques.- He Loves me well, and I have given himreasons, and I’ll fashion him.A. He loves me well and I have given him reasons that I fashion him
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Calpurnia, Julius Caesar’s wife. Octavius, Julius Caesar’s great nephew and adopted son. A politician after Caesar’s death. Mark Antony, a Roman general, politician, and supporter of Julius Caesar. Lepidus, a Roman military leader, politician, and supporter of Julius Caesar. Conspirato
CAESAR Calphurnia! CAESAR Calphurnia! CASCA Peace, ho! Caesar speaks. CASCA Quiet! Caesar's talking. CAESAR Calphurnia! CAESAR Calphurnia! CALPHURNIA Here, my lord. CALPHURNIA I'm here, my lord. 5 CAESAR Stand you directly in Antonius' way When he doth run his course. —Antonius! CAESAR
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar (excerpts) Act I Scene I Julius Caesar has defeated his rival for power, Pompey, after a long civil war. Workers celebrate in the . If he should stay at home today for fear. No, Caesar shall not. Danger knows full well That Caesar is more d
Thus, as Shakespeare begins his play with Caesar returning in victory from Spain, Caesar was the undisputed leader of master of the entire Roman world. (see map) Hero: Just as Romeo and Juliet was a tragedy, so is Julius Caesar. Unlike Romeo and Juliet where the title characters were the heroes of the play, Julius Caesar is not the hero. The .
William ShakeSpeare'S "JUliUS CaeSar" . Gaius Julius Caesar was born July 12 or 13th 100 BCE in Rome, Italy, alleg-edly, a descendent of Trojan Prince Aeneas. By age 31, Caesar had fought in several wars and become involved in Roman politics. After several alliances with neighboring States, he became
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is the tragic true story of the betrayal and assassination of Roman ruler Julius Caesar in 44 b.c. After successfully conquering much of the ancient world, Caesar is invited to lead the Roman Empire. Cassius and other members of the Roman senate fear that Caesar will become a power-hungry dictator. They
