ACT 2 TEST ON JULIUS CAESAR

What sneaky plan does Cassius come up with to try to trick Brutus into joining the conspiracy against Caesar?

• he will have an expensive gift delivered to Brutus's house
• he will bribe Brutus with gold
• he will write fake letters asking for Brutus's help
• he will threaten to kidnap Brutus's wife

Caesar reacts to the Soothsayer's warning by:

• thanking him for his advice
• ignoring his warning
• hiding in his house
• outlawing fortune telling

Caesar is thought to have:

• leprosy (a skin disease)
• pneumonia (a lung illness)
• cholera (a digestive illness)
• epilepsy (the falling sickness)

When and where does Brutus decide to join the conspiracy against Ceasar?

• January 17

• March 15

• December 25

• March 14

Why does Calpurnia warn Caesar not to go to the Capitol?

• Calpurnia was afraid that Caesar would be crowned king.

• Brutus was there so she wanted Caesar to avoid him.

• She wanted to take a day off and wanted him home.

• Because she had a nightmare that foretold doom.

Why does Shakespeare have Artemidorus have a scene to himself in Act II, Sc III

• To create a scene that Mr. Sullivan/Ms. Lerch can use to torture their students with.

• To provide dramatic irony to set up Act III

• To warn Caesar of his death.

• To have a moment of comedic relief.

What is the central idea of Brutus' speech in his orchard?

• That he (Brutus) should be the emperor instead of Caesar

• That Cassius should be ruler of Rome.

• That Caesar is a righteous ruler and he must be praised accordingly.

• That Caesar must be killed because he will present a problem in the future.

What choices does Brutus use in his speech to help the reader understand his motives for Caesar

• Contrasting Caesar to a God (Anaphora)

• Comparing Caesar to a ladder (metaphor)

• Comparing Caesar to an adder that must be dealt with (simile)

What is the central idea of Portia's monologue to Brutus?

• That he should warn Caesar.

• That he should not join the conspiracy against Caesar.

• Don't become involved in Politics

• That he should confide in her as she is his wife.

What does Brutus think power would do to his friend Caesar?

• put him in danger

• corrupt him

• drive him insane

• make him whole