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19 Cards in this Set
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According to Brutus, why is it necessary that Caesar be killed?
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for the good of the people and for what he could become
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What actions does Lucius perform that help the plot unfold?
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brings letter to Brutus
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What is Brutus' internal conflict?
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to kill Caesar- doesnt have a reason to kill him, afraid of whats to come
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Why does Brutus disagree with taking an oath?
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oaths are for cowards
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Why does Metellus think it would be a good idea to ask Cicero to join the conspiracy?
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gives a better appearance to the group
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Why does Brutus say they should not ask Cicero to join the conspiracy?
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he would try to be in control
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What does Brutus say about killing Antony?
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disagrees, they'll look like butchers
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What reason does Cassius give for why Caesar may not come out of his house today?
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superstitious
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How does Decius say he will get Caesar out of his house?
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flattery
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Why is Portia, Brutus' wife, worried about Brutus?
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been getting up in the middle of the night, leaving supper, being rude
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How does Portia prove her strength to Brutus?
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cuts her thigh
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Why does Calpurnia want Caesar to stay home?
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her dreams
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Describe Calpurnia's dream.
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blood spewing out of holes in a statue of Caesar with the people of Rome bathing in the blood
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How does Decius interpret Calpurnia's dream?
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good thing
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What arguments does Decius use to change Caesar's mind about going to the Capitol?
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plays on Caesar's vanity; if he doesnt go to the capitol and gives the exuse of wife's dreams, senate will laugh and maybe not offer him the crown again
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What does Artemidorus plan to do?
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give Caesar a letter
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Why is Portia so nervous?
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figured out conspiracy
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What does Portia want Lucius to do?
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Go to see how Brutus is acting, who is around Caesar, and tell Brutus she supports him
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What does the soothsayer tell Portia?
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he does think something will happen.. he will go to the clearing so Caesar can see him. Caesar should pay attention if he wants to be safe
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