Portia in Julius Caesar Act II, sc. 1 (line 237)

Who is Portia addressing in this excerpt from "Julius Caesar"?

• Cassius

• Brutus

• Caesar

• Antony

Answer explanation

Portia is addressing Brutus in this excerpt from 'Julius Caesar'.

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What does Portia accuse Brutus of doing at supper the previous night?

• Ignoring her

• Leaving the table abruptly

• Speaking harshly to her

• Laughing at her

Answer explanation

Portia accuses Brutus of leaving the table abruptly at supper the previous night, not of ignoring her, speaking harshly to her, or laughing at her.

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How does Portia describe Brutus' behavior when she asked him what was the matter?

• He answered her immediately

• He stared at her with ungentle looks

• He smiled and reassured her

• He walked away without a word

Answer explanation

Portia describes Brutus' behavior as staring at her with ungentle looks when she asked him what was the matter, indicating his troubled state.

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What action did Brutus take that made Portia leave him alone?

• He shouted at her

• He waved his hand angrily

• He walked out of the room

• He started crying

Answer explanation

Brutus made Portia leave him alone by waving his hand angrily, which caused her to walk out of the room.

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What does Portia fear about Brutus' impatience?

• It will lead to violence

• It will affect his health

• It will ruin their marriage

• It will make him leave Rome

Answer explanation

Portia fears that Brutus' impatience will affect his health, as stress and impatience can have negative impacts on one's well-being.

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What does Portia request from Brutus at the end of the excerpt?

• To leave Rome

• To tell her the cause of his grief

• To eat and sleep properly

• To forgive her

Answer explanation

Portia requests from Brutus at the end of the excerpt to tell her the cause of his grief, making this the correct choice.

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What does Portia do to prove her strength to Brutus?

• She threatens to leave him

• She reveals a self-inflicted wound

• She challenges him to a duel

• She remains silent

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How does Brutus initially react to Portia's concerns?

• He dismisses them

• He listens attentively

• He becomes angry

• He leaves the room

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What does Portia believe is the cause of Brutus' strange behavior?

• A political conspiracy

• A personal illness

• A financial problem

• A family dispute

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