Julius Caesar Act 2 Quiz

What reason does Brutus give for not wanting to swear an oath?

• he doesn't swear.

• he at this time is not convinced to join

• he doesn't believe in swearing an oath except on a Bible

• an oath is against Roman law

• their cause should be motivation enough

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Why does Metellus Cimber want to ask Cicero to join the conspiracy?

• Cicero is a public orator and can share their cause

• Cicero is very popular

• Cicero hates Caesar

• Cicero is old and wise

• Cicero is a hit man

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Why doesn't Brutus want to ask Cicero to join?

• Cicero does not join unless he comes up with the idea first

• Cicero is weak and will turn against them

• Cicero does not listen to anyone

• Cicero is too old

• Cicero loves Caesar

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Which of the following is NOT a conspirator?

• Metellus Cimber

• Decius Brutus

• Marc Antony

• Trebonius

• Cinna

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Why is Brutus against killing Antony too?

• loves Antony

• Antony is too weak to cause them trouble

• Antony hates Caesar too

• it will seem too bloody

• Antony is well loved by all

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At this point who does it seem is in charge of the conspiracy?

• Cassius

• Brutus

• Decius

• Casca

• Metellus

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Which best summarizes the following: "And therefore think him as a serpent's egg,/ Which hatch'd would, as his kind, grow mischievous,/ And kill him in the shell."

• Caesar isn't dangerous now, but he will be once he has power

• Cassius is a mischievous conspirator, who can't be trusted

• Brutus is becoming more dangerous and disloyal

• Caesar should be allowed to gain power

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Identify the context: "O ye gods,/ Render me worthy of this noble wife!/ Hark, hark! one knocks. Portia, go in a while; / And by and by, thy bosom shall partake/ The secrets of my heart."

• Brutus has finally decided to confide in his wife

• Caesar has decided to listen to Calpurnia

• Cassius wishes Portia was his wife

• Brutus has confessed his infidelity to Portia

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Scene 1: How does Brutus feel about the conspiracy to kill Caesar at the beginning of the scene?

• He is searching for a way to convince the conspirators not to kill Caesar.
• He is full of grief and sadness, but he knows Caesar must die.
• He's trying to justify to himself why Caesar should die.
• He is convinced that a "wait and see" approach is best.

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Scene 2: Why did the augurers (priests) tell Caesar not to go to the Capitol that day?

• They interpreted the supernatural events as signs that were warning Caesar.
• There was no heart in the beast that was sacrificed.
• The smoke from the sacrifice formed a message warning of harm to Caesar.
• They learned of the plot to assassinate Caesar and wanted to try and save him.

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