Final Exam English 10 (Literature)

In, "Julius Caesar", who is the wife of Brutus?

Portia

Who gave Caesar a letter of warning?

Artimidoris

Explain the difference between the views of Caesar held by Cassius and Brutus.

Cassius openly wants Caesar out of power. Brutus loves Caesar but recognizes his flaws and thinks about the state of his countrymen.

Strato

holds Brutus' suicide sword

Lucilius

Captured by Antony's soldiers

Octavius

Heir of Julius Caesar; joins Antony

Artemidorus

gives Caesar a letter of warning

Flavius

tribune who breaks up crowd waiting to honor Caesar's triumph

Caesar

Emperor of Rome

Casca

First to stab Caesar

Calpurnia

Caesar's wife

Mark Antony

devoted follower of Caesar; defeats Brutus

Portia

Brutus' wife

Trebonius

Leads Antony from Senate so he won't interfere

Decius

Persuades Caesar to attend Senate meeting

Cinna

plants the forged letter

Cassius

Organizes conspiracy & convinces Brutus to join

Soothsayer

Beware the Ides of March

Brutus

Joins and then leads conspiracy

Metellus

Distracts Caesar so murderers can kill him

Caesar clearly gives his thoughts about Cassius. What does he say?

"He has a lean and hungry look; He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous."

At the end of Scene II in lines 312 - 326, Cassius makes plans. What plans does he make? Why?

He is going to forge notes to Brutus from several citizens in order to help sway Brutus against Caesar.

For what reason does Metellus Cimber want Cicero to join the conspiracy?

"...his silver hairs Will purchase us a good opinion. And buy men's voices to commend our deeds..."

Brutus is against including Cicero and against killing Mark Antony. Why?

Cicero will not follow any plan started by someone else, and killing Mark Antony would be too bloody.

What is ironic about the timing of Caesar's murder (in relation to the preceding events)?

He is destroyed just after proclaiming his magnificence and indestructibility.

In the moments following Caesar's death, what do the conspirators proclaim to justify their deed?

"Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead!"

Antony wants to speak at Caesar's funeral. What reaction does Brutus have? Cassius?

Brutus agrees, but Cassius thinks it is dangerous to let Antony speak to the people.

Under what conditions will Antony speak at the funeral?

He must not blame the conspirators, admit he speaks by their permission, and speak last, after Brutus

What did Antony say to the people at the funeral in his now famous "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears" speech?

He contradicts the accusations made by the conspirators of treason and demands that they be put to death for Caesar's murder.

Why did Douglass have a hard time on the plantation?

He did not know how to work on a farm.

Douglass talked to the ships in the harbor because

He compared them to his own situation.

Why did Douglass run away from Mr. Covey?

He was sure Mr. Covey was going to kill him

What did Douglass do in St. Michael's?

He was a shipbuilder.

Douglass realized that when his conditions improved

he had a greater desire to be free

From which point of view does the main character address the reader using "I" and "we?"

first person

Why wasn't Mr. Hopkins arrested for shooting Demby?

People who killed slaves were not usually prosecuted.

Who was Frederick Douglass's mother?

Harriet Bailey

What kind of overseer was Mr. Plummer?

brutal and barbaric

What incident introduced young Douglass to the horrors of slavery?

He witnessed his aunt being whipped.

Why was Douglass protected from the negative effects of slavery for so long?

He stayed on the outskirts away from the work of the slaves.

What was the cowskin used for?

to beat slaves

What did Douglass believe would eventually undermine the institution of slavery?

masters having children with their slaves

Why didn't Captain Anthony want Aunt Hester to visit Ned?

She was pretty.

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to persuade

Who raised young Frederick?

his grandmother

Which of the following was NOT usually given to slaves?

Beds

Why did slave children often go naked?

Their clothes wore out.

What was the real reason slaves sang?

They were sorrowful.

What did Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus gather to discuss?

They were deciding which potential troublemakers to kill.

To what does Antony compare Lepidus?

A horse. He said Lepidus could be trained and used.

What problem has developed between Cassius and Brutus? How is it resolved?

Cassius is offended that Brutus did not seriously consider his letters on behalf of Lucius Pella. Brutus accuses Cassius of accepting bribes. Brutus holds to his position.

What news did Messala bring Brutus

Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus have had a hundred Senators killed, and Portia is also dead.

Which of these is not a reason that Brutus wants to lead his armies to Philippi?

Antony is not expecting Brutus to go to Philippi. Brutus will have the element of surprise on his side.

What message did Caesar's ghost bring Brutus?

He would see Brutus at Philippi.

Why did Pindarus stab Cassius?

Cassius asked him to do it when they thought Titinius had been captured by the enemy.

What causes Titinius to say, "The sun of Rome is set!"?

He learns that Cassius is dead.

Who do the soldiers believe they have captured in Scene IV? Who is it really?

They think it is Brutus, but it is actually Lucilius.

How does Brutus die?

He kills himself with his sword.

Why did Antony say Brutus was the "noblest Roman of them all"?

The others killed Caesar for personal gain, but Brutus believed he was doing the right thing for his countrymen.

At the beginning of Act 2, what is Brutus's attitude toward killing Caesar?

He is upset, but certain that it must be done.

To what decision does Brutus come in his orchard? Why?

He decides to join the conspiracy to murder Caesar because he thinks Caesar will abuse his power if he is crowned.

What does Lucius give to Brutus in Scene I?

He brings the forged note that has been thrown through the window.

Why doesn't Brutus want to swear an oath with the conspirators?

He thinks a just cause needs no oath to bind the doers to their cause.

For what reason does Metellus Cimber want Cicero to join the conspiracy?

"...his silver hairs Will purchase us a good opinion. And buy men's voices to commend our deeds..."

Brutus is against including Cicero and against killing Mark Antony. Why?

Cicero will not follow any plan started by someone else, and killing Mark Antony would be too bloody.

Why did Brutus say, "Render me worthy of this noble wife!"?

Portia has shown her concern for him and insists on sharing his emotional burden.

Of what does Calpurnia try to convince Caesar?

Her dreams are omens of tragedy, and he should not go to the Senate meeting.

Caesar yields to Calpurnia's wishes at first. Why does he change his mind and decide to go to the Senate meeting?

Decius reinterprets Calpurnia's dream to entice Caesar to go to the meeting.

What does the note Artemidorus wants to give to Caesar say?

It warns Caesar of the Conspiracy and names the conspirators.

The abuse of greatness is when it disjoins Remorse from power

Brutus

And therefore think him as a serpent's egg Which hatched would as his kind grow mischievous, And kill him in the shell.

Brutus

No, not an oath.

Brutus

Let us be sacrificers, but not butchers, Caius.

Brutus

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 called 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 cut off

Brutus

O ye gods. Render me worthy of this noble wife!

Brutus

Thrice hath Calpurnia in her sleep cried out, "Help, ho! They murder Caesar!"

Caesar

It seems to me most strange that men should fear, Seeing that death, a necessary end, Will come when it will come.

Caesar

Alas, my lord, Your wisdom is consumed in confidence.

Calpurnia

And so near will I be That your best friends shall wish I had been further.

Trebonius

If thou read this, O Caesar, thou mayst live; If not, the Fates with traitors do contrive.

Artemidorus

I have a man's mind, but a woman's might.

Portia

Cassius worries that Caesar may not leave his home on this particular day because of

the strange events of the night

Brutus urges the conspirators to spare Mark Antony, claiming that Antony

is not a serious threat to them.

Brutus's behavior makes Portia believe that her husband is

troubled

Caesar interprets the prophecy of the beast without a heart to mean that

he would be a heartless coward to stay at home.

In his letter, Artemidorus warns Caesar of

men plotting against him.

What is Casca's explanation of Caesar's sad look?

He really wants the crowd, but the crowd cheered when he refused it.

What is the Soothsayer's advice to Caesar?

. "Beware the Ides of March."

Explain the difference between the views of Caesar held by Cassius and Brutus.

Cassius openly wants Caesar out of power. Brutus loves Caesar but recognizes his flaws and thinks about the state of his countrymen.

In Scene I, what do Flavius and Marcellus want the commoners to do?

. Break up, move along, and ignore Caesar's victory.

Caesar clearly gives his thoughts about Cassius. What does he say?

. "He has a lean and hungry look; He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous."

At the end of Scene II in lines 312 - 326, Cassius makes plans. What plans does he make? Why?

He is going to forge notes to Brutus from several citizens in order to help sway Brutus against Caesar.

Casca says, "For I believe they are portentous things/Unto the climate that they point upon." What does he mean?

He thinks the "unnatural" sights he has seen are signs of tragedy about to unfold in his country.

Calpurnia! Stand you directly in Antonius' way,When he doth run his course. Antonius!

Caesar

Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy?

Brutus is well thought of by the people. If he supported the conspiracy, the conspirators would be in better favor with the people following the assassination.

The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars,But in ourselves, that we are underlings.

Cassius

Who are Marullus and Flavius?

Roman patricians

Why do they want to drive the commoners from the street?

They don't want caesar to be celebrated

What else do Marullus and Flavius do to further hinder the celebration of Caesar's victory?

Take down the decorations

Where is thy leather apron and thy rule?What dost thou with thy best apparel on?You, sir, what trade are you?

Murellus