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In the opening of Act 1 Scene 2, why does Caesar want Antony to touch Calpurnia during his run?
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To rid her of the curse of sterility.
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According to Roman elders, what is the effect of being touched by a runner in the 'holy chase'?
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Barren women lose their sterile curse.
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Antony's statement, 'When Caesar says "Do this," it is perform'd,' demonstrates which character trait?
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Absolute loyalty to Caesar.
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What specific warning does the Soothsayer give to Caesar?
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Beware the ides of March.
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What is the calendar date for the 'ides of March'?
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15th of March.
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How does Caesar dismiss the Soothsayer after hearing his warning a second time?
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He calls him a dreamer and leaves him.
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Term: Press
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Definition: A crowd.
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Term: Gamesome
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Definition: Interested in sports.
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Why does Brutus say he will not go to see the 'order of the course'?
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He is not gamesome and lacks Antony's 'quick spirit'.
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Cassius notices that Brutus has recently lacked what 'show of love' towards his friend?
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Gentleness.
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Brutus explains his recent distant behaviour as being 'with himself at _____' over internal conflicts.
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war
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Term: Countenance
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Definition: Face or facial expression.
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According to Brutus, how does the eye see itself?
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Only by reflection in other things.
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Cassius offers to be Brutus's '_____', to show him the 'hidden worth' he cannot see in himself.
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glass
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What event causes Brutus to say, 'I do fear, the people / Choose Caesar for their king'?
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A flourish of trumpets and a shout offstage.
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Brutus states he loves Caesar well but loves the name of _____ more than he fears death.
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honour
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Term: Aught
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Definition: Anything.
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In Cassius's story of the Tiber, what did Caesar challenge Cassius to do?
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Leap into the angry flood and swim to a distant point.
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What happened to Caesar during the swimming contest in the Tiber?
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He became exhausted and cried out for help to keep from sinking.
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Who does Cassius compare himself to when he rescued Caesar from the Tiber?
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Aeneas.
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Cassius describes Caesar's behaviour during a fever in _____ to illustrate his physical weakness.
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Spain
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To what female figure does Cassius compare the ailing Caesar when he cried for drink?
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A sick girl.
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Cassius uses the metaphor of a _____ to describe Caesar's dominance over the 'petty men' of Rome.
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Colossus
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According to Cassius, where does the fault lie for being underlings?
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In ourselves, not in our stars.
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When comparing the names 'Brutus' and 'Caesar', what conclusion does Cassius draw?
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Brutus is as fair a name and will start a spirit just as well.
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Term: Brook'd
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Definition: Tolerated.
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Brutus says he would rather be a _____ than a citizen of Rome under the current hard conditions.
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villager
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Term: Chafing
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Definition: Raging at the restraint of shores.
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What physical feature of Caesar does Brutus notice as the train returns from the games?
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An angry spot glowing on his brow.
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Caesar desires to be surrounded by men that are _____, sleep at night, and are 'sleek-headed'.
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fat
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What specific physical description does Caesar give of Cassius that makes him look 'dangerous'?
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A lean and hungry look.
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According to Caesar, why is Cassius dangerous regarding his intellectual habits?
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He reads much, is a great observer, and looks through the deeds of men.
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What physical sensory impairment does Caesar admit to Antony?
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He is deaf in his left ear.
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How many times was Caesar offered a crown according to Casca?
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Three times.
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Who offered the crown to Caesar?
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Mark Antony.
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Term: Coronet
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Definition: A small crown (one of the coronets mentioned by Casca).
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What was Caesar's physical reaction to the crowd's cheering after he refused the crown?
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He swooned and fell down (had a seizure).
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Term: Falling-sickness
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Definition: Epilepsy.
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Casca jokes that while Caesar has the falling-sickness, he, Brutus, and Cassius have it in what way?
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The sickness of being submissive to Caesar.
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What happened to Marullus and Flavius for 'pulling scarfs off Caesar's images'?
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They were put to silence (executed).
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Phrase: 'It was Greek to me.'
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Speaker: Casca, regarding a speech made by Cicero.
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Term: Tag-rag
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Definition: Low class people.
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Term: Mettle
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Definition: Spirit or temperament.
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How does Cassius describe Casca's 'tardy form' or rudeness?
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As a 'sauce' to his good wit that makes people digest his words better.
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What plan does Cassius devise to further sway Brutus against Caesar?
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To throw forged letters from 'citizens' into Brutus's window.
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What is the primary purpose of the forged letters Cassius plans to write?
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To suggest that Rome holds Brutus in high respect and is concerned about Caesar's ambition.
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In Scene 3, what atmospheric conditions does Cicero encounter in Rome?
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Thunder and lightning.
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Term: Thriller
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Definition: Sharper (referring to a voice).
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Term: Construe
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Definition: Interpret.
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Term: Lusty
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Definition: Energetic.
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Term: Meet
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Definition: Proper.
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Term: Wont
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Definition: Accustomed.
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Term: Saucy
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Definition: Insolent or rude.
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What is the 'holy chase' mentioned by Caesar?
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The sacred race of the Lupercal festival.
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Term: Soothsayer
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Definition: A person who has prophetic powers.
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Term: Set on
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Definition: Proceed.
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How does Cassius characterize Caesar's emotional state during his illness in Spain?
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He lost his lustre, groaned, and acted like a coward.
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Term: Rabblement
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Definition: A mob.
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Term: Chopped
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Definition: Chapped (rough from work).
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Term: Swooned
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Definition: Fainted.