Julius Caesar Act 2 Review

Why does Brutus believe he must kill Caesar?

• For the good of the people

• Because he hates Caesar

• Because Caesar is sick

• For a reward

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In Act 2, scene 1, what does Brutus compare Caesar to?

• Plague of locusts (grasshoppers)

• Snake (adder/serpent's egg)

• Rabid dog

• Angry god

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Brutus agrees to help the conspirators kill Caesar, but what does he dislike about the way they are planning it?

• Have kidnapped Portia

• Argue with him

• They act in secret (are "sus")

• They have kidnapped Portia AND argue with him

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When Cassius suggests killing Antony after killing Caesar, what does Brutus say they should do?

• Kill Antony

• Imprison Antony

• Exile Antony

• Leave Antony alone

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When Portia asks Brutus what is bothering him, what does Brutus tell her?

• Tells her directly

• Becomes angry with her

• Lies to her, saying he is "not well in health" (Physically)

• Gets drunk

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Caesar tells Decius that his wife does not want him to go to be crowned. What did Calpurnia see in her dream?

• Lightning striking him dead in the street

• People bathing in blood flowing from a statue of him

• The conspirators plotting with Brutus

• A thousand years of darkness

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How does Decius interpret Calpurnia's dream?

• Caesar will invent electricity

• Caesar will restore Rome to greatness

• Caesar will discover the conpiracy

• Caesar is immortal

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What is the purpose of Artemidorus' letter to Caesar?

• Warn him about the conspiracy

• Flatter him

• Ask his forgiveness

• Insult him

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Why does Portia send her servant Lucius to the Capitol the day Caesar is to be crowned?

• To see Caesar be crowned

• To make sure Brutus is all right

• Boo at Caesar

• Kill Brutus

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When the Soothsayer (Fortune-teller) appears at Portia's house, why does she become worried?

• He asks if she will give him a place to stay for the night

• He mentions that violence will occur when Caesar is crowned and she fears for Brutus' life

• He tells here he is going to kill Caesar himself.

• He waves a knife at her

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