Brutus in Julius Caesar Act III, sc. 2 (line 16 – Prose/Verse)

What reason does Brutus give for rising against Caesar?

• He loved Caesar less.

• He loved Rome more.

• He wanted power.

• He was jealous of Caesar.

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According to Brutus, what would have happened if Caesar had lived?

• All men would be free.

• All men would be slaves.

• Rome would have prospered.

• Caesar would have been a kind ruler.

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How does Brutus describe Caesar's qualities?

• Fortunate, valiant, ambitious.

• Kind, generous, humble.

• Wise, strong, just.

• Cruel, tyrannical, selfish.

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What does Brutus say about his own actions towards Caesar?

• He regrets them deeply.

• He did it out of jealousy.

• He did no more to Caesar than the people shall do to Brutus.

• He acted out of fear.

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Who is mourning the body in the passage?

• Mark Antony

• Brutus

• Caesar

• Octavius

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What does Brutus ask the countrymen to do?

• Leave him alone

• Stay with Antony

• Bring Caesar's body home

• Erect a statue for Caesar

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What does the First Citizen suggest should be done with Caesar's body?

• Bring him with triumph home unto his house

• Give him a statue with his ancestors

• Let him be Caesar

• Caesar's better parts shall be crown'd in Brutus

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What does Brutus say he has for himself?

• A dagger

• A sword

• A shield

• A crown

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Who is allowed to make a speech according to Brutus?

• Mark Antony

• Brutus

• Caesar

• Octavius

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