Julius Caesar Act II

What is the setting at the beginning of Act II?

• Brutus's house

• The Capitol

• Caesar's House

• The streets of Rome

What does Brutus think about the idea of Caesar becoming king?

• Caesar is too weak to be king

• Caesar will become a power-hungry monster if he becomes king

• Caesar's physical ailments will limit his ability to rule

• He thinks he should be the king instead of Caesar

In his soliloquy, Brutus compares Caesar to what animal?

• an unhatched snake

• a ferocious lion cub

• a soaring eagle

• a man-eating shark

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

• He can speak Greek

• He is a great leader

• He is wise and old, which will make them look good

• He has great connections around Rome, unlike the others

Why do they decide against recruiting Cicero?

• He is too old

• He'll never follow anyone else's ideas

• He speaks Greek

• He loves Caesar too much

Who first decides against inviting Cicero?

• Brutus

• Cassius

• Antony

• Casca

Which is something Portia questions Brutus about?

• What secret is he keeping from her

• When did he decide to kill Caesar

• Where did all the letters come from

• Why does he want to kill Caesar

What does CASSIUS want to do about Antony?

• Leave him alone because he will be weak without Caesar

• Kill him along with Caesar because he will be a dangerous problem

• Recruit him to the conspiracy so they can keep an eye on him

• Send him on a fake mission to Greece so he will be gone during the assassination

What does BRUTUS want to do about Antony?

• Leave him alone because he will be weak without Caesar

• Kill him along with Caesar because he will be a dangerous problem

• Recruit him to the conspiracy so they can keep an eye on him

• Send him on a fake mission to Greece so he will be gone during the assassination

Which is NOT something Decius says to persuade Caesar to go to the Capitol?

• Calpurnia's dream was a sign he should go to the Capitol

• He will get the crown today at the Capitol

• He will look like a weakling for letting his wife tell him what to do

• The senators plan to vote on an issue that is important to all Romans