11/1/16 Tuesday Agenda

JC Act II Quiz

Short Answer.
1 . What did Lucius bring to Brutus?
2. Brutus' soliloquy in his orchard is about what?
3. What things cause Calpurnia to urge Caesar not to leave the house?
4. Whom does Cassius want to kill in addition to Caesar?

Identify each character. Fill in the blank.
5. Brutus' servant =
6. Convinces Caesar to go to the Capitol=
7. Advises the conspiracy not to include Cicero ______________.
8. Tells Brutus he should reveal his secrets to her _________.
9. Writes a warning letter to Caesar _______________.
10. Name at least four of the conspirators:
A)              B)                 C)                  D)

Explain in your own words what each quote means. Identify the speaker.
11. "Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once." 
Speaker: 
Meaning: 

12. lilt is the bright day that brings forth the adder,/ And that craves wary walking./I
Speaker:

Meaning: 

Begin Act III scene 1 in class.

HW=
1. Finish reading Act III scene 1.  Take notes and answer questions for Act III scene 1.
ACT III

Scene i
1. What two warnings does Caesar ignore?
2. What was the specific task each of the following had to perform in order to 
execute the slaying? 

a. Metellus Cimber
b. Casca
c. Trebonius

3. How does Metellus Cimber get Caesar's attention?
4. What do we learn about Caesar's character from his reply to Metellus Cimber?
5. What is significant about Caesar's famous line, "Et tu Brute?" immediately before 
he dies? 
6. What happens immediately after Caesar is killed?
7. Is Antony honest when he speaks to the conspirators? How do you know?
8. Who is coming to Rome? What advice does Antony give?

Scene ii
1. Does Brutus appeal to the emotions or the reasoning powers of the crowd?
2. What reason does Brutus give for the murder of Caesar?
3. What word does Antony emphasize in his speech? Why?
4. How does Antony use "reverse psychology" in talking to the crowd?
5. Describe the crowd's reaction after both speeches. What does this tell you about 
the crowd in general? 
6. How does Antony entice the crowd to listen to him?

Scene iii
1. What is the purpose of this scene? 

2. Memorize Speech-3 lines per night
3. Read your LC text and work on your LC task for this week. LAL LC assignment is due on Thursday 11/10/16.  Begin brainstorming about to whom you will be writing your Letter About Literature.
4. Mrs. Kurth will be gone this Thursday 11/3/16 and Friday 11/4/16 but I will be back on Monday 11/7/16.  Please be on your best behavior for the substitute teacher.