The Four Types of Essays

English 10

SAERC

Mr. R. Allen

Julius Caesar Act IV–ivity!

Complete the following tasks for submission by:

Ø  Providing the answer to each question that shows knowledge of the Act and the Scene,

Ø  Use the play to locate the direct quote from the play to support your answer. Make sure the quote is direct and to the point.

(Romans eventually thought Caesar was a terrible leader – a real BUST!)

A.  What are Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus doing at the opening of the scene?

B.  Why do they want Caesar's will? What is ironic about this?

C.  What wrong does Cassius say Brutus has done him?

D.  What does Cassius threaten to do if Brutus continues to “urge” him?

E.  According to Brutus, how has Cassius wronged him? What is ironic about Brutus's accusation?

F.  To prove that he has been wronged, what does Cassius tell Brutus to do to him?

G.  What reasons does Brutus give for going directly to Philippi? Who prevails?

H.  What ominous sign has Cassius seen that causes him to fear the coming battle?