| Who are the members of the second triumvirate? | Antony, Lepidus, and Octavius |
| What kind of list are the 3 making at the beginning of the scene? | Those who are to be killed |
| What does Antony say they will do to Caesars will? | Cut the expenses given |
| What is Antony’s opinion of Lepidus? | He is a stupid man who does whatever others tell him to do |
| What reason does Antony give letting Lepidus help in choosing who shall die? | To make him feel important and it will also allow him to shoulder some of the blame if the plan goes bad |
| Why does Brutus suggest that he and Cassius talk inside the tent? | So that that soldiers don’t see them arguing and it won’t cause division |
| Why is Cassius mad at Brutus? | Brutus publicly condemns Lucius Pellus for taking bribes |
| What does Brutus accuse Cassius of? | Selling things for gold and keeping the money instead of giving it to the troops |
| For what has Brutus askeD Cassius of that he did not receive? | He wants the payment for the army |
| What does Brutus refuse to do as a means to raise money for his army? | Anything dishonest & wrong |
| How does Portia die? | She kills herself by swallowing hot coals |
| Explain the disagreement between Cassius and Brutus about the battle strategy. | Cassius wants to wait for an attack so they can be better prepared and rested and Brutus wants to attack right away to catch the enemy off guard |
| Who wins the argument? | Brutus |
| What unexpected visitor does Brutus see when everyone else is asleep? | The ghost of Caesar |
Julius Caesar act 4 reading guide
April 15, 2020