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Write about the best Principal you have ever known
Write about the worst Principal you have ever known
Write about the best President you have ever known
The President can only serve two complete terms, eight years, why is that a good idea? Why is that a bad idea?
What is the greatest public celebration you have ever seen?
What do you think is more important to citizens, sports or politics? Why?
Write about a time when people were celebrating and you were angry because you didn’t agree with the victor’s side
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, got in trouble even though they did nothing wrong?
Write about someone you know that is superstitious?
Write about someone you know that is envious of another?
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Does Marcus Brutus like Caesar? What does Brutus think of Caesar’s rise to power? .
6. Brutus says, “For let the gods so speed me as I love / The name of honor more than I fear death.” What do these lines imply about Brutus’s most important value in life?
7. What story does Cassius tell Brutus?
8. What is Cassius’s point in telling this story?
9. What is Caesar’s opinion of Cassius? Why does he feel this way?
10. What handicap does Caesar reveal about himself when speaking to Antony?
11. How many times was Caesar offered a coronet, or a small crown?
12. What was Caesar’s reaction to the offering, according to Casca?
13. What sickness does Caesar have?
14. What happens to Marullus and Flavius?
15. What does Cassius plan to do to convince Brutus to conspire against Caesar?

Scene 3:
1. What unusual events occur during the storm?
2. What meaning does Cassius interpret from the storm?
3. According to Casca, what are the senators planning to do to Caesar tomorrow?
4. Who is definitely part of the conspiracy? [six characters]

ACT TWO
Scene One
No Evidence About Caesar
Ambition Changes Man
Serpent’s Egg
Letter Confirmation
Brutus and Sleep
Cassius’ Man Hiding
Names
No Oath Needed
What of

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