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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act 2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does Brutus convince himself to kill Caesar?

a)

He says its for the justice of the people of Rome

b)

He already hates him, so he might as well

c)

Caesar stole his letters

d)

Casca tricks him into thinking Caesar killed his wife

2.

What does Cassius want to do with Mark Antony?

a)

Ask him for help

b)

Trick him into leaving town

c)

Kill him

d)

Convince him to join them

3.

How does Brutus respond to wanting to kill Mark Antony?

a)

He agrees to kill him

b)

He believes that it is not necessary

c)

He thinks they should recruit him instead

d)

He has no opinion

4.

How does Brutus want to kill Caesar?

a)

By having someone else do it

b)

With all of the anger that they have held back

c)

To rip him up so that he is unworthy

d)

In a way that is fit for him to be accepted by the gods

5.

Who is in charge of convincing Caesar to go to the capitol?

a)

Cassius

b)

Decius

c)

Lucius

d)

Portia

6.

What kind of character is Portia?

a)

Strong willed

b)

Weak and frail

c)

Bothersome

d)

Not a character

7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
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.