WorksheetsJulius Caesar Act II
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
To what decision does Brutus come in his orchard? Why?
a)
He decides to stay loyal to Caesar and to warn him of the conspirators' plot because he believes that Caesar has Rome's best interests at heart.
b)
He decides to remain neutral because he does not fully trust the conspirators or Caesar.
c)
He decides to join the conspiracy to murder Caesar because he thinks Caesar will abuse his power if he is crowned.
d)
He decides to leave the city and go into hiding.
2.
What does Lucius give to Brutus in Scene I?
a)
He brings the forged note that has been thrown through the window.
b)
He brings Brutus a cup of wine to ease his troubled sleep.
c)
He brings a note from Caesar asking him to come to the palace.
d)
He brings a plate of eggs for breakfast.
3.
Why doesn't Brutus want to swear an oath with the conspirators?
a)
He is planning to double-cross them later on.
b)
He thinks it is bad luck to swear an oath.
c)
He is afraid Lucius will overhear him and run to warn Caesar.
d)
He thinks a just cause needs no oath to bind the doers to their cause.
4.
Brutus is against including Cicero and against killing Mark Antony. Why?
a)
Cicero is a coward, and Mark Antony can be persuaded to side with them.
b)
Cicero will not follow any plan started by someon else, and killing Mark Antony would be too bloody.
c)
Cicero may be a spy of Caesar's, and Mark Antony will not be a threat once Caesar is dead.
d)
Cicero wants the crown for himself, and if they kill Mark Antony, the army will retaliate.
5.
Brutus is against including Cicero and against killing Mark Antony. Why?
a)
Cicero is a coward, and Mark Antony can be persuaded to side with them.
b)
Cicero will not follow any plan started by someon else, and killing Mark Antony would be too bloody.
c)
Cicero may be a spy of Caesar's, and Mark Antony will not be a threat once Caesar is dead.
d)
Cicero wants the crown for himself, and if they kill Mark Antony, the army will retaliate.
6.
Why did Brutus say, "Render me worthy of this noble wife!"?
a)
He feels badly. He knows he has not been attentive to his wife lately.
b)
He wants to keep his plan a secret from his wife because she will be angry.
c)
Portia has shown her concern for him and insists on sharing his emotional burden.
d)
Portia approves of his plan and offers to help.
7.
Of what does Calpurnia try to convince Caesar?
a)
Her dreams are omens of tragedy, and he should not go to the Senate meeting.
b)
Her spies have told her that there is a plot against Caesar.
c)
There is going to be a terrible earrthquake, and he should cancel the Senate meeting.
d)
He should let her and the other wives be present for his coronation.
8.
Caesar yields to Calpurnia's wishes at first. Why does he change his mind and decide to go to the Senate meeting?
a)
His servants tell him the priests said it was alright for him to go.
b)
He knows that his army is strong and will protect him.
c)
He has seen a good luck omen in the sky. He thinks it is stronger than Calpurnia's dreams.
d)
Decius reinterprets Calpurnia's dreams to entice Caesar to go to the meeting.
9.
What does the note Artemidorus wants to give to Caesar say?
a)
It is a speech for Caesar to deliver at the coronation.
b)
It is a letter from Calpurnia. She apologizes and sends her love.
c)
It warns Caesar of the conspiracy and names the conspirators.
d)
It is a note from one of the senators who will not be at the meeting.
10.
Who wrote the play Julius Caesar?
a)
Tyler Perry
b)
Sophocles
c)
William Shakespeare
d)
Kevin Hart
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