JC Act II - English II Honors

In Act II scene i, why does Brutus finally concede that killing Caesar is the correct path to take?

• He's been jealous of Caesar's popularity all along.
• His wife Portia believes it is for the best of the community.
• He's loyal to Rome and fears Caesar's future success.
• He's loyal to Pompey.

At the beginning of act 2, Brutus refers to Caesar as "a serpent's egg, which hatched [would do great harm]".  This comparison is an example of a/an....

• pun.
• idiom.
• simile.
• metaphor.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Lucius give to Brutus in Scene I?

• He brings the forged note that has been thrown through the window.
• He brings Brutus a cup of wine to ease his troubled sleep.
• He brings a note from Caesar asking him to come to the palace.
• He brings a plate of eggs for breakfast.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

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.

Why doesn't Brutus want to swear an oath with the conspirators?

• He is planning to double-cross them later on.
• He thinks it is bad luck to swear an oath.
• He is afraid Lucius will overhear him and run to warn Caesar.
• He thinks a just cause needs no oath to bind the doers to their cause.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

In Act II scene i, what does Cassius tell Brutus to do to Mark Antony as part of the conspiracy?

• Bring him to the Capitol.
• Send him letters to convince him Caesar should not be King.
• Kill him when they kill Caesar.
• Welcome him into the conspiracy.

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.

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.

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.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

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.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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