Julius Caesar Act IV

At the beginning of Act IV, Antony, Lepidus, and Octavius are:

• Trying to decide which of them will take power

• Making a list of potentially threatening people

• Arguing about what to do about Brutus and Cassius

• Setting up a new government in Rome

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What does Antony want to do about Caesar's will?

• Use the money that was supposed to be left to people.

• Make sure the people are given the money.

• Pretend the will never existed.

• Give all of the money to Brutus.

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What is Antony's opinion of Lepidus?

• Is unsure what to think of him.

• Believes he could cause trouble for Antony.

• Believes he is valuable in setting up a new government.

• Believes he is nothing but a tool.

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Why is Brutus angry with Cassius?

• Cassius didn't send him money when he asked for it.

• Cassius supported a man who took bribes.

• Cassius may have taken bribes himself.

• All of the above.

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What do Brutus and Cassius learn that Octavius and Antony have done in Rome?

• Put 100 senators to death

• Have taken the money that was in Caesar's will

• Put a foreign prince on the throne.

• Are holding elections for new government officials.

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In terms of battle plans, what does Brutus think they should do?

• Stay where they are, and let Antony's army come to them.

• Meet Antony's army at Phillipi.

• Run away from battle.

• Recruit as many soldiers as possible.

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In terms of battle plans, what does Cassius think they should do?

• Stay where they are, and let Antony's army come to them.

• Meet Antony's army at Phillipi

• Run away from battle.

• Recruit as many soldiers as possible.

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Whose ghost does Brutus see at the end of the act?

• Portia

• Octavius

• Caesar

• Antony

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Why does Brutus act like he doesn't know about Portia's death?

• He is trying to get more information

• He really doesn't know about her death

• He doesn't want everyone to think his judgment is impaired because of grief

• He doesn't believe she is really dead; he thinks it's a conspiracy to trick him

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The ghost is likely an example of:

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

• A foil

• Tragic hero

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