| Why doesn’t Caesar open Artemedorus’s letter first? | He wants to do personal things last |
| What is Trebonius’s role in the conspiracy? | He gets Antony out of the way |
| Why do the conspirators circle around Caesar? | M. Cimber asks about his brother, and they circle in suppot |
| What does Casca mean when he says, “Speak, hands, for me!”? | His actions speak for what he feels |
| What are Caesar’s last words? | “Et tu Brute? Then fall Caesar” (meaning: And you too, Brutus??) |
| How do the conspirators feel immediately after Caesar’s death? | They feel that freedom and liberty rule again |
| What does Antony do immediately after hearing the news of Caesar’s death? | He runs to his house |
| What do the conspirators do with Caesar’s blood? | Rub it on their arms and swords |
| How does Brutus recieve Antony when he comes to the Capitol? | He welcomes him and treats him well |
| What does Antony ask permission to do? | Speak at Caesar’s funeral |
| How do Brutus and Cassius act to Antony’s request to speak at Caesar’s funeral? | Cassius is reluctant; Brutus says, “sure” |
| What does Antony say when he is left alone with the body? | He will get revenge |
| What message does Antony send to Octavious? | Stay out of Rome, it is too dangerous. |
| Who is Octavoius? | Caesar’s adopted son. |
| How does Brutus explain Caesar’s murder to people? | He said that he loved Caesar as a friend, but he loved his country (Rome) more. |
| How does Antony describe Brutus during his speech? | He keeps saying, “he is an honorable man” (kind of in a sarcastic tone) |
| What event does Antony use to show that Caesar was not ambitious? | Refusing the crown 3 times |
| What does Antony say he found in Caesar’s closet? | His will |
| What does Antony do before reading Caesar’s will? | He shows everyone Caesar’s mutilated body |
| According to Antony, what does Caesar’s will say? | To give things to the people of Rome |
| How do the citizens react at the end of Antony’s speech? | They want to attack the conspirators; they are very mad |
| What happens to Cinna the poet? | He is killed because he has the same name as one of the conspirators |
Julius Caesar Act 3
April 9, 2020