| Triumvirate | A political regime dominated by three powerful individuals. |
| Foil | A character that serves by contrast to higlight or emphasize opposing traits in another character. |
| Foreshadowing | When the author gives hints of what will happen in the future. |
| Who are the members of the second triumvirate? | Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus. |
| What kind of list are the three making at the beginning of the scene? | A list of people to be killed. |
| What does Antony say they will do to Caesar’s will? | They will change the will to cut expenses. |
| What is Antony’s opinion of Lepidus? | Antony thinks Lepidus is a stupid man who does what others tell him to do. |
| What reason does Antony give letting Lepidus help in choosing who shall die? | He lets Lepidus chose who will die to make him feel important and so he can take some blame if things go wrong. |
| Why does Brutus suggest that he and Cassius talk inside the tent? | He doesn’t want the soldiers to see them fighting because it may cause division. |
| Why is Cassius mad at Brutus? | Brutus publicly condemned Lucius because he took bribes. |
| What does Brutus accuse Cassius of? | Brutus accuses Cassius of selling things for gold and keeping the money for himself. |
| For what has Brutus asked Cassius that he did not receive? | He wants payment for the army. |
| What does Brutus refuse to do as a means to raise money for his army? | He refuses to do anything dishonest/ wrong. |
| How does Portia die? | She kills herself swallowing hot coals. |
| Explain the disagreement that Brutus and Cassius have about the battle strategy? | Cassius wants to wait for an attack so they will be prepared, but Brutus wants to catch the army off guard. |
| Who wins the argument? | Brutus. |
| What unexpected visitor does Brutus see when everyone else is asleep? | Caesar’s ghost appears. |
Julius Caesar Act 4
April 9, 2020