Act 2 Quiz

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 must be killed because he has committed atrocious acts.

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

What is the purpose of the Soothsayer in the story?

• He is a minor character that foreshadows the rest of the plot.

• He's a metaphor that Shakespeare uses to describe the finality of death.

• He's a blind man that brings attention to disability.

• He serves as a comic relief throughout the play.

What is the main purpose of Artemidorus' letter to Caesar?

• To warn Caesar of the conspirators against him

• To threaten Caesar

• To inform Caesar about the time of the meeting at the Capitol

• To express Artemidorus' feelings towards Caesar

How does Portia describe herself?

• As a strong and confident woman

• As having a man's mind but a woman's might

• As a loyal supporter of Caesar

• As a woman who can easily keep secrets

What does Portia ask the Soothsayer about?

• If Brutus will participate in Caesar's assassination

• The location of Cassius

• The Soothsayer's feelings towards Caesar

• The possible harm that may come to Caesar

Why does the Soothsayer plan to go to the Capitol?

• To warn Caesar of the conspirators

• To beg Caesar to stay home

• To watch Caesar's assassination

• To scorn Caesar for being ignorant

Who does Portia send to the capitol?

• Brutus
• Lucius
• Trebonius
• Lucilius

What organ was missing from the sacrificed animal?

• Liver
• Heart
• Stomach
• Lungs

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

Which character plans to give Caesar a letter warning him of the conspiracy?

• Artemidorus
• Calpurnia
• Cassius

• Decius