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

He is still trying to make up his mind about it.

He is searching for a way to avoid this step.

He is upset, but certain that it must be done.

He is convinced that a "wait and see" approach is best.

Which quote best demonstrates (the newest conspirator) Caius Ligarius's opinion of Brutus?

"I follow you, to do I know not what, but it [is enough] that Brutus leads me on."

"But are not some [healthy] that we must make sick?"

"Vouchsafe good morrow from a feeble tongue." [please accept my weak good morning]

"By all the gods that Romans bow before, I here [give up] my sickness!"

Which of the following becomes very evident after the disagreements between Cassius and Brutus?

Brutus has become the new leader of the conspiracy.

Brutus and Cassius will never get along.

Cassius regrets bringing Brutus into the conspiracy.

Cassius is the real brains of the conspiracy.

What may prevent the assassination from taking place?

Caesar may decide to stay home.

Caius might warn Caesar of the plot.

The conspirators might be too far away from Caesar to carry it out.

How does Brutus's behavior change?

He doesn't talk/confide to his wife.

Calphurnia dreamed that:

a statue of Caesar was filled with holes that was pouring out blood.

a serpent hatched from an egg and bit Caesar.

a lioness was walking around the streets of Rome.

an animal that was being sacrificed did not have a heart.

Which of the following best describes Caesar's attitude about death?

Caesar is more dangerous than death.

One should listen to warnings about death.

Death of someone else is necessary for a man to become king.

How is Caesar convinced to go to the Capitol?

Calphurnia's dream is reinterpreted by one of the conspirators.

Caesar is told that the Senate might change their mind about offering Caesar the crown.

The Senate will think Caesar is a coward who listens to the silly dreams of his wife.

Why did the augerers (priests) tell Caesar not to go to the Capitol that day?

There was no heart in the beast that was sacrificed.

They interpreted the supernatural events as signs that were warning Caesar.

The smoke from the sacrifice formed a message warning of harm to Caesar.

They learned of the plot to assassin Caesar and wanted to try and save him.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A soliloquy is....

Comments meant to be heard only by the audience while other characters are on statge.

a Speech delivered while a character is alone on stage.

A dialogue between two characters in a play.

a word that sounds like another word but has a different meaning, like there, their, and they're.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An aside is...

Comments meant to be heard by the audience only while other characters are on stage.

A speech delivered while a character is alone on stage

A conversation between two characters.

A comparison using "like" or "as".

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which character promised the other conspirators that he could persuade Caesar to get to the capital on the Ides of March?

Cassius

Decius

Trebonius

Brutus

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Portia send to the capitol?

Brutus

Lucius

Trebonius

Lucilius

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The reason that Brutus does not want to include Cicero is

he can't be trusted.

he is too fond of Caesar.

he would only join the plan if it were his idea.

he is too old.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Brutus's opinion of the idea of also killing Marc Antony?

he is for it because Antony is close to Caesar and may cause trouble.

he is against it because Antony is athletic and may be able to stop the whole plan.

he is for it because Antony is the real brains and ambition behind Caesar.

he is against it because it would make the conspirators look too violent and angry.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

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Julius Caesar Act II

A soliloquy is....

An aside is...

Which character promised the other conspirators that he could persuade Caesar to get to the capital on the Ides of March?

Who does Portia send to the capitol?

The men who show up at Brutus's door

The reason that Brutus does not want to include Cicero is

What is Brutus's opinion of the idea of also killing Marc Antony?

Which character stabs himself or herself in the thigh to prove that they can be trusted?

What organ was missing from the sacrificed animal?

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

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