"The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" Final Test

Interpose - place or insert between on thing and another

Kindle - light or set on fire

Disperse - distribute or spread over a wide area

Contagion - the spread of a harmful idea or practice

Prostrate - lying stretched out on the ground with one’s facr downward

Reverence - deep respect for someone or something

Suitor - a man who pursues a particular relationship with a particular woman, with a view marriage

Rite - a religious or other solemn ceremony or act

Clamor - a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently

Ambition - a strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work

Replication - the act of copying or reproducing something

Vulgar - lacking sofistication or good taste

Shrill - (of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing

Soothsayer - a person supposed to be able to foresee the future

Revel - enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing

Providence - the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power

Suffice - be enough or adequate

Garland - a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as a decoration

Dismember - cut the limbs off of (a person or an animal)

Engender - put (someone or something) at risk or in danger

Veni. Vidi. Vici. - I came. I saw. I conquered.

Pindarius helped Cassius kill himself

Strato helped Brutus kill himself

The original triumvirate - Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus

Monarchy - king has complete rule over Rome

Republic - roman government ruled by the people

Dictatorship - one leader has complete political control

February 15 - The Feast of the Luprical

Caesar spent money for public entertainment

Caesar established laws that freed farmers and tradesmen from heavy taxes

Caesar promised to improve the overall economy

Caesar suggested new laws, most of which were approved by the Senate

Caesar reorganized the army

Caesar improved the way the provinces were governed