Julius Caesar Act 2 Scene 1 (part 1)

According to Brutus, why does Caesar need to be stopped from becoming king?

• He is too ambitious
• He is too humble
• He is too powerful
• He is too wise

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does Brutus compare Caesar to, to justify his decision to prevent his rise to power?

• A ladder
• A snake's egg
• A king
• A cloud

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the significance of Brutus requesting a candle for his office?

• It symbolizes power
• It symbolizes wisdom
• It symbolizes secrecy
• It symbolizes ambition

In Brutus's analogy, what does he suggest will happen if Caesar is allowed to rise to power?

• The snake will die
• The snake will become dangerous
• The snake will lay eggs
• The snake will shed its skin

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

According to Brutus, what happens when individuals separate conscience from the use of power?

• They become corrupt
• They become wise
• They become weak
• They become humble

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Why does Brutus believe it's important to act against Caesar now?

• Caesar is dangerous
• Caesar is weak
• The time is right
• The people demand it

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does Brutus imply about ambitious men who reach the top?

• They forget their past
• They despise others
• They become humble
• They become more ambitious

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

In what way does Brutus suggest that Caesar's rise to power could be detrimental?

• It could lead to excessive behavior
• It could lead to humility
• It could lead to peace
• It could lead to progress

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does Brutus compare Caesar to, regarding his current state versus his potential state with a crown?

• A snake's egg
• A ladder
• A cloud
• A king

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is Brutus's ultimate conclusion regarding Caesar's fate?

• He must be praised
• He must be crowned
• He must be exiled
• He must be killed

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7