Act 1 Scene 2

• Who are the characters in scene 2

  Caesar, Antony, Calpurnia, portia, Decius, Brutus, Cicero, Cassius, Casca
• Who encouraged Caesar to take the crown and become King?

  Roman citizens
• How did Caesar react when he was offered the crown?

  He rejected it 3 times.
• What does Caesar mean when he refers to his infirmity?

  His physical weakness
• What warning does the soothsayer give?


  He warns Caesar to beware of a date in March.
• Who does Cassius try to convince to overthrow Caesar?

  Brutus
• Caesar is thought to have:

  epilepsy (the falling sickness)
• Why does Caesar want Antony to touch Calpurnia during the race of Lupercal?


  she's barren
• Caesar reacts to the Soothsayer's warning by:


  Calling him a dreamer
• How will Cassius further try to manipulate Brutus into joining the conspiracy?

  write letters of flattery
• What has happened to Flavius and Marullus?

  They were disciplined.
• Which words best describe Cassius in this scene?

  Sneaky, manipulative, intelligent
• Cassius says "What's so special about 'Caesar'? Why should that name be proclaimed more than yours?"

  Show Brutus that Caesar shouldn't be considered special
• Which character is known as noble, honorable, and a "good man"?

  Brutus
• Cassius convinces Brutus that Caesar needs to be removed as leader by showing him how weak Caesar is as a person. What type of persuasion technique is this?

  Logos, because he shows him how illogical it is to have a weak leader
• What do the townspeople offer Caesar?

  A crown
• What is Antony preparing to do as Caesar and his entourage enter the public square?

  • A ceremonial run
• Who stays behind in the public square after the procession departs?

  • Brutus and Cassius
• When the throng returns to the public square, what does Caesar say about Cassius?

  He thinks too much
• According to Casca, what does Cicero do after Caesar refuses the crown three times?

  Speaks in greek
• Once Cassius is alone, what plan does he come up with to convince Brutus to turn against Caesar?

  Forge Letters
• Who is the first to call for peace when Caesar speaks?

  CASCA
• Who is warned by the Soothsayer to beware the ides of March

  Caesar
• Who suggests going to see the order of the course?

  Cassius
• Who does Cassius observe has been lacking gentleness and love?

  BRUTUS
• According to Cassius, what has Caesar become


  A DICTATOR
• What does Cassius compare himself to when describing saving Caesar from the Tiber?

  Aeneas
• Who does Caesar ask for an honest opinion about Cassius?

  antony
• Who is described as having a lean and hungry look?

  Cassius
• Why does Cassius say that men like Cassius are dangerous?

   They are ambitious