Julius Caesar Act 3 Plot Quiz

Who waits for Caesar in the street?

Artemidorus and the Soothsayer

Who brings their letter which warns Caesar?

Artemidorus

Who distracts Antony and brings him away from the Senate?

Trebonius

Who asks for Caesar to un-exile his brother to distract him?

Metellus

What to the conspirators do to get close to Caesar?

they kneel and plead in front of him

What were Caesars last words?

“Et tu, Brute?—Then fall Caesar”

Who flees right after Caesar is assassinated?

Antony

What does Brutus tell the Conspirators?

That they have acted as friends to Caesar by shortening the time that he would have spent fearing death

What do the Conspirators do with Caesars body?

bathe their hands in Caesar’s blood

What is Antony’s servants message?

Antony sends word that he loved Caesar but will now vow to serve Brutus if Brutus promises not to punish him for his past allegiance

What is Brutus’ response?

Brutus says that he will not harm Antony and sends the servant to bid him come. Brutus remarks to Cassius that Antony will surely be an ally now, but Cassius replies that he still has misgivings.

What does Brutus assure Antony?

Brutus assures Antony that he will find their explanation satisfactory.

What is the key takeaway of Brutus’ speech?

Brutus's speech to the Roman citizens justifies his role in Caesar's assassination. He argues that while he loved Caesar, he killed him for the good of Rome and to prevent Caesar's ambition from turning Rome into a tyranny. Brutus emphasizes that he acted with the best interests of the people in mind and challenges the crowd to stand with him if they value their freedom.

What is the key takeaway of Antony’s speech?

Antony initially appears to honor Brutus and the other conspirators who killed Caesar, but gradually manipulates the crowd to turn against them. He does this by highlighting Caesar's good deeds, particularly his generosity and refusal of the crown, and by exposing the conspirators' lack of honor through irony and subtle attacks. Antony effectively uses his words and Caesar's will to incite the crowd's anger and desire for revenge. 

What happens in scene 3?

In Act 3, Scene 3 of Julius Caesar, a group of plebeians mistake Cinna the poet for Cinna the conspirator and brutally kill him. Cinna the poet is walking through the streets on his way to Caesar's funeral when the mob stops and interrogates him. They ask his name and destination, and when he reveals his name is Cinna, the mob mistakes him for the conspirator and demands he be killed