Character Motivations and Strategies in Julius Caesar

In Act Four, Scene One, Anthony, Lepidus, and Octavius discuss who should be executed to consolidate power in Rome. Scene Two shifts to a military camp near Sardis, where Brutus and Cassius discuss their strained relationship and military strategies. In Scene Three, inside Brutus's tent, Brutus and Cassius resolve their conflict, discuss personal losses, and plan their next move against Octavius and Anthony.

Who must die according to Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus's discussion?

• Publius

• Lepidus

• Cassius

• Brutus

What is Antony's opinion of Lepidus?

• He is a slight, unmeritable man.

• He is a wise counselor.

• He is a brave soldier.

• He is a noble leader.

What accusation does Brutus make against Cassius during their argument?

• Having an itching palm

• Being a coward

• Conspiring with Antony

• Betraying Caesar

How does Brutus react to the news of Portia's death?

• He remains stoic and philosophical.

• He decides to abandon the war.

• He is devastated and inconsolable.

• He blames Cassius for her death.

What is Brutus's strategy for confronting Octavius and Antony?

• To wait for them to attack

• To meet them at Philippi

• To retreat to Rome

• To negotiate peace

What does the ghost of Caesar tell Brutus?

• That Antony will defeat him

• That Cassius will betray him

• That he will see him at Philippi

• That he will be victorious