Julius Caesar Act II

Which of the following is the closest estimate to the time Brutus was walking around in his orchard?

• 2:00 A.M.
• 8:00 A.M.
• Noon
• 10:00 P.M.

Which of the following best explains the meaning of the following quote?
"Tis a common proof that lowliness is young ambition's ladder whereto the climber-upward turns his face; but when he once attains the upmost round, he then unto the ladder turns his back, looks into the clouds, scorning the base degrees by which he did ascend."

• Short people feel the need to reach high levels of success so they can look down upon others in a more significant way than height.
• People who are unsuccessful resent those who are successful.
• People born poor become ambitious, but turn their backs on other poor people once they climb to the top of the ladder of success.
• Once a man has learned to live a life that is right with the gods, he then begins to hate that sinful life he once led.

A soliloquy is

• a formal speech given in front of an audience
• a Roman weapon commonly used in battle
• the inner thoughts of a character that are shared with the audience
• an anonymous letter

At the beginning of Act II, what is Brutus's attitude toward killing Caesar?

• He is searching for a way to avoid this step.
• He is upset, but certain that it must be done.
• He is still trying to make up his mind about it.
• He is convinced that a "wait and see" approach is best.

Why does Brutus compare Caesar to a serpent's egg?

• He is saying that Caesar is poisonous and must be stopped.
• He is saying that Caesar is not dangerous yet, but will be once king.
• He is saying that Caesar is innocent and shouldn't be punished for what he might do.
• He is saying that Caesar has a history of cheating people, like a snake.

Who sent Brutus the letter that he reads in Act II, Scene I?

• Caius
• Metellus
• a citizen of Rome
• Cassius

The letter:

• asks Brutus to do something to stop Caesar from becoming king.
• supports Caesar in becoming king.
• supports Brutus in becoming king.
• tells Brutus to kill Caesar.

What does Brutus mean when he says, "Between the acting of a dreadful thing and the first motion, all the interim is like a phantasma or a hideous dream"?

• The worst part of something bad is the anticipation of it.
• Life under Caesar's rule would be a nightmare.
• A career in acting doesn't work out for most and can make life seem like a bad dream.
• Getting caught in the middle of an argument is one of the worst things that can happen to a person.

The men who show up at Brutus's door

• are wearing cloaks and have their faces covered.
• want to discuss the details of the assassination plot.
• want to include Cicero in the plan.
• all of the above.

Brutus is concerned about the conspirators because

• they don't have the best reputation.
• they look suspicious when they show up dressed as they are.
• they are risking their lives.
• they speak too loudly and openly about the plan.

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