3. What is the genre of the play? Historical Drama/Fiction Author/Genre 100
4. What is the name of Shakespeare’s wife? Ann Hathaway Author/Genre 200
5. Where was Shakespeare born and when? Stratford Upon Avon in 1564 (Born on and died on April 23—lived from 1564-1616) Author/Genre 300
6. What was the original name of Shakespeare’s acting company? Lord Chamberlain’s Men (later renamed The King’s Men in honor of King James the first) Author/Genre 400
7. When is the ides of March? March 15th Setting 100 On the Ides of March, in what Year was Julius Caesar assassinated? **Bonus** for 200pts 44 B.C
8. Where is the main setting of the play? Ancient Rome Setting 200
13. Who is known for delivering news to the conspirators? Cinna Characters 300
14. Who gives the incorrect information about Brutus to Cassius which causes Cassius to kill himself? Pindarus Characters 400
15. What major internal conflict does Brutus suffer from? Whether or not he should kill Caesar Conflict/Plot 100
16. What is the main conflict between Octavius and Antony? They both want to take over the empire Conflict/Plot 200
17. Name two physical conditions that Caesar suffers from other than being infertile He is Deaf in one ear, and he has epilepsy Conflict/Plot 300
18. What is Brutus’s main flaw? Give two examples He often makes the wrong decision. Doesn’t kill Marc Antony, Lets Antony speak last at the Funeral, attacks Philippi instead of waiting, etc. Conflict/Plot 400
19. Give two examples of superstitious characters in this play Caesar, Calphurnia, the Soothsayer Theme 100
20. What character is known to “choose” their own fate? Cassius Theme 200
21. How is the theme of “Mob Mentality” portrayed in the play? The Plebians cheer for/boo randomly Ex. Brutus makes a claim at the funeral and is cheered and then Antony makes a point against Brutus and the mob wants to kill Brutus Theme 300
22. Name three themes of Julius Caesar Mob Mentality, Betrayal, Superstition, Persuasion and Manipulation Theme 400
23. What type of figurative language is shown in Calphurnia’s dream? Foreshadowing Symbolism 100
24. What types of figurative language does Antony use in Caesar’s funeral oration? (Give 2 examples) rhetorical questioning, imagery, emotional appeal, sarcasm, verbal irony, repetition Symbolism 200
25. What were Caesar’s last words? (to Brutus) “ Et tu Bruté ?, then fall Caesar!” (Even you Brutus, then Caesar shall die!) Symbolism 300
26. What does Brutus Decius say that Caesar’s blood “really” represents? medicine or strength for the city of Rome Symbolism 400
27. Caesar Augustus (Ruled from 27 B.C – 14 A.D) Final Jeopardy What name does Octavius Caesar take when he is eventually crowned? Final Jeopardy