Julius Caesar Act II

Brutus fears that if Caesar becomes king, he might

• be assassinated by the people

• turn against Brutus and Cassius

• refuse to fight on behalf of Rome

• no longer confide in him

• be corrupted by his power.

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How does Brutus interpret the letter he receives in Act II, scene i?

• He reads it as a warning of the planned assassination

• He believes his own life is in danger along with Caesar's

• He thinks the people of Rome are asking for his help.

• He assumes that it is a declaration of war on Rome

• He thinks that plans to kill Caesar have been cancelled.

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Why does Brutus say the conspirators should not share their secret with Cicero?

• Cicero would not join a movement initiated by others

• Cicero is a close friend of Caesar and will not change

• Brutus does not believe Cicero is a loyal Roman

• Brutus fears that Cicero wants to overthrow Brutus

• Brutus has seen Cicero talking with Mark Antony

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When he admits to herself that Caesar is dangerous, Brutus uses a simile that compares Caesar to a serpent's egg. Which of these most closely matches the type of danger a serpent's egg represents?

• a lion finishing a kill

• a brick through a window

• a burning taper

• a ticking time bomb

• a crown denied three times

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Considering all the conflicting advice Caesar receives, which saying best reflects his eventual decision to leave his house and go to the Capitol?

• My duty to Rome comes first

• Calpurnia knows best

• I came, I saw, I conquered

• I do what I want when I want

• I am led where I would not go

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Assess how Brutus regards Antony in Act II of the play. Which statement best reflects his perspective?

• Antony as Caesar's limb will try to assume power after Caesar dies; therefore, he must also die.

• Antony is a threat whom we must get on our side in order to ensure the security of Rome

• Antony is no threat because he is secretly on our side and waiting for us to protect the democracy

• Antony is wild and undisciplined, and he will mourn Caesar's death so much he will be powerless.

• Antony is so local to Caesar that, if Caesar is the head and Antony is the limb, he will hide his loyalty and seek revenge.

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Compare and contrast the way Calpurnia and Decius interpret Calpurnia's dream

• Calpurnia believes Caesar will be killed and Decius says the vision signals that Caesar's blood will revive Rome

• Calpurnia believes Caesar must go to war and Decius says the vision means Caesar's blood will bring sorrow.

• Clapurnia and Decius both tell caesar he will be killed, but Calpurnia sees it as tragic, and Decius sees it as positive

• Calpurnia and Decius both believe the dream shows Caesar's sacrifice for the people and their appreciation.

• Calpurnia fears for Caesar's life and Decius tells Caesar he must sacrifice for the Republic, regardless of outcomes.

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This senator was not invited to help kill Caesar

• Ligarius

• Marullus

• Cicero

• Calpurnia

• Portia

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This person believes murder can be honorable

• Artemidorus

• Antony

• Cassius

• Brutus

• Flavius

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This person interprets a bad dream as a bloody omen

• Calpurnia

• Brutus

• Caesar

• Cassius

• Ligarius

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