Et tu Brute? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Pompey

In the opening scene of "Julius Caesar" we see citizens of Rome rejoicing because Caesar has returned to Rome and Pompey has died. Caesar is going to be selected as the new ruler of Rome, and there is going to be a ceremony later that day to crown him.

Answer: Caius Cassius

Cassius is the brother-in-law of Brutus. In this scene Brutus and Cassius discuss Caesar's flaws, and how they feel he is not fit to rule Rome. Cassius tells a story of how he had to rescue Caesar from drowning, and how he has the falling sickness (which is believed to be something like epilepsy). This is the scene in which the persuasion of Brutus begins.

Answer: He was going to throw letters into my window

Cassius was planning on throwing letters into Brutus' window. The letters were to appear as if citizens of Rome had written them, and the letters were to say bad things about Caesar. They would also say that Brutus is a highly regarded person in Rome, and that Caesar might try to kill Brutus to secure his crown. Cassius was hoping that the letters would eventually sway Brutus over to their side and convince him to kill Caesar.

Answer: Mark Antony

Brutus convinces Cassius and the other conspirators to spare Mark Antony because he says, "And for Mark Antony, think not of him; for he can do no more harm than Caesar's arm when Caesar's head is off." Cassius then states that he still fears Antony and doesn't think it's a good idea to spare him, but Brutus still gets his way. Brutus says that all Antony can do is love Caesar and that he'll probably die of grief after Caesar is dead.

Answer: Portia

Portia is the wife of Brutus, and Calphurnia is the wife of Caesar. In this scene Portia can tell something is troubling Brutus, and she keeps asking him what is wrong. She says she's his wife and she has the right to know what is going on in her husband's life, but Brutus won't tell her about the plan to kill Caesar.

Answer: Artemindorus

Artemindorus had a document containing the plans for Caesar's death, and he attempted to give them to Caesar, but he was too stubborn to take them. Calphurnia's dream was full of bad omens and she urged her husband Julius not to go to the capitol, but he didn't listen to her.

Answer: Et tu, Brute?

Yes, Caesar's words, also the title of this quiz, were "Et tu Brute?". This translates to "You too Brutus?". After Caesar's death the conspirators are glad the deed is done. Antony finds out and runs to his house in shock. Antony tells the conspirators they should kill him too, but they mistakenly spare his life.

Answer: Sardis, Asia Minor

Brutus and Cassius fled to Asia Minor to build up their armies, and to wait for Antony to come with his army. They end up being in Sardis for about a year and a half. In scene three of Act four Brutus and Cassius get into an argument about whether or not they want to stay in Sardis or march on to Phillipi and get reinforcements, so they can take Antony and Octavius' army.

Answer: The Ghost of Caesar

The Ghost of Caesar comes to Brutus late in the night and he tells Brutus that he will soon see him at Phillipi. Brutus thinks he's seeing things and asks his soldiers if they have cried out in the night or have been dreaming. Brutus doesn't want to believe that he's just seen Caesar's ghost, because he's afraid of what might happen if what he's just seen is true.

Answer: He's going to give it a proper burial.

After Brutus' death Antony and Octavius find the body. They both say that Brutus was an honorable man and even though they didn't agree with his cause, it was still a noble one. Octavius says that they will give Brutus the most honorable, and respectful burial they can.