| Who are the members of the second triumvirate? | Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus are the members of the second triumvirate |
| What kind of list are the three making at the beginning of the scene? | Those who are to be killed |
| What does Antony say they will do to Caesar’s will? | They will alter the will to cut expenses |
| What is Antony’s opinion of Lepidus? | He thinks he is good for running errands |
| What reason does Antony give letting Lepidus help in choosing who shall die? | Allowing Lepidus to help choose who dies will make him feel important and will also allow him to shoulder some of the blame if the plot goes awry |
| Why does Brutus suggest that he and Cassius talk inside the tent? | He doesn’t want the soldiers to see them fighting because it might cause division |
| Why is Cassius mad at Brutus? | Brutus publicly condemned Lucius Pellus for taking bribes |
| What does Brutus accuse Cassius of? | Brutus accuses Cassius of selling things for gold and keeping the money instead of giving it to the troops |
| For what has Brutus asked Cassius that he did not receive | He wants payment for the army |
| What does Brutus refuse to s to raise money for his army? | Brutus refuses to do anything dishonest and wrong to get money |
| How does Portia die? | She killed herself by swallowing hot coals |
| Explain the disagreement that Brutus and Cassius have about the battle strategy | Cassius wants to wait for an attack so they can be better prepared and rested, but Brutus wants to attack right away to catch the enemy off guard |
| Who wins the argument? | Brutus |
| About what do Octavius and Antony argue? | How to enter battle |
| What is significant about this day for Cassius? | It is his birthday |
| What are two things Brutus says he will never do, even if he loses the war? | He will not kill himself or let himself be led as a prisoner. |
| How does Brutus feel about the battle at this point? | He feels like his army could win |
| Who wins the first battle? | Antony |
| What does Cassius send Titinius to do? | He sends him to see whose army is winning |
| Why does Cassius decide to kill himself? | He feels guilty and that he will lose the battle. |
| How does Cassius’s death help Pindarus? | Pindarus becomes free. |
Julius Caesar Act IV&V
April 11, 2020