Flashcard: Julius Caesar Act II

Front

In Act II, what effect does Calpurnia’s dream have?

Back

It increases the dramatic tension in the play.

Front

When Portia begs Brutus to tell her what is bothering him, one can conclude that she is

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a devoted and loving wife.

Front

What is Brutus's most important reason for killing Caesar?

Back

Prevent a dictatorship.

Front

Who wrote the letter that Lucius gives to Brutus?

Back

Cassius

Front

At the opening of Act II, Brutus is struggling to

Back

convince himself of the need for Caesar’s death.

Front

What disturbing image appears in Calpurnia's dream?

Back

Romans wash their hands in Caesar's blood.

Front

Portia stabs herself in the thigh to prove her strength. What rhetorical appeal is she using with this action?

Back

all of them

Front

The heart-less sacrifice is most clearly an example of what literary device?

Back

foreshadowing

Front

To what animal does Brutus compare Caesar when deciding to join the conspiracy?

Back

snake

Front

Which is NOT a reason Brutus rejects the idea of killing Antony along with Caesar?

Back

Antony is secretly part of the conspiracy.