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Julius Caesar Act V Study Questions

1. Why did Pindarus stab Cassius?

2. What causes Titinius to say, "The sun of Rome is set!"?

3. Who do the soldiers believe they have captured in Scene IV? Who is it really?

4. How does Brutus die?

5. Why did Antony say Brutus was the "noblest Roman of them all"?

6. Describe Antony’s character. What kind of person is he? Give specific examples from the play to support your ideas.

7. Identify an example of irony in this act and tell why it is ironic.

8-10 Describe a modern day scenario that is equivalent to the main plot points of this play. Describe the circumstances under which this could happen today.