WorksheetsShakespeare's Julius Caesar, Act II
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
adj. made greater; enhanced
augmented
fickle
entreated
imminent
n. strong determination; a plan or decision
insurrection
soliloquy
aside
resolution
adj. about to happen
entreated
fickle
imminent
wrathful
adv. with intense anger
fickle
wrathfully
imminently
augmented
v. begged; pleaded with
entreated
augmented
imminent
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n. rebellion
fickle
aside
resolution
insurrection
adj. to be "wishy-washy" of "flip-flop" in opinion; changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection
augmented
fickle
wrathful
imminent
n. an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play
insurrection
resolution
soliloquy
imminent
What is the significance of the orchard as a setting for the scene?
It shows how rich Brutus is, which is an important detail in understanding his status.
It gives it a nice rural feel, similar to that of a farmers market.
It is removed from society, and they can plot there in secrecy.
It means they can snack while they party at Brutus' in the middle of the night.
What two signs do we see at the beginning of Act II that Brutus has a troubled conscience?
His interactions with Lucius are erratic.
He has been drinking.
He can't sleep.
He yells at Portia.
n. a quick comment made to the audience by a character in a play
aside
soliloquy
resolution
insurrection
adj. describing actions or remarks that seem "all over the place;" not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable
augmented
imminent
erratic
fickle
What is the purpose of a soliloquy?
To show a character believes people are present who are not.
To reveal to the audience what a character is thinking or feeling.
To fill time between other characters coming and going.
To show two characters hashing out their problems with one another.
What has Brutus decided may be the justifiable reason to kill Caesar if he does decide to join the conspiracy?
It's for the general good of Roman.
Brutus and the other conspirators will inherit vast amounts of money.
Calpurnia will be free of her mean husband.
Brutus will be seen as a hero because no one really likes Caesar.
Identify what this quote is:
“Brutus, thou sleep’st; awake, and see thyself.
Shall Rome, &c. Speak, strike, redress.
Brutus, thou sleep’st; awake.”
one of the letters Cassius secretly wrote to Brutus pretending to be a Roman citizen
Artemidorus' letter to Caesar attempting to warn him
a letter Lucius secretly wrote to Brutus while pretending to be Cassius
a letter Portia wrote to Brutus and left on his pillow
What is ironic about the letter Lucius finds in the study and gives to Brutus?
Brutus cannot sleep.
Brutus already knows about the conspiracy plot.
Brutus is not one of the conspirators.
Brutus found it in a dream.
What literary device is in the quote below?
“But tis a common proof
That lowliness is young ambition’s ladder,
Whereto the climber upward turns his face;
But when he once attains the upmost round,
He then unto the ladder turns his back,
Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees
By which he did ascend.”
simile
metaphor
foreshadowing
allusion
How are the conspirators dressed when they show up at Brutus' house in the middle of the night?
dressed all in black with hats pulled low and using their cloaks to cover the rest of their faces
dressed as clowns
dressed like they are wearing Caesar costumes
dressed all in white, formal togas and carrying torches in their hands high above their heads
How does Brutus feel about the way the conspirators are dressed when they arrive at his house?
He is not pleased because they look sinister.
He is not pleased because he is afraid of clowns.
He is not pleased because they look ridiculous, especially with the torches--people can see them.
He is pleased because they took measures to not be noticed.
What is the first thing Cassius suggests that Brutus turns down concerning the conspiracy?
joining a cult
joining Caesar's political party to infiltrate his inner circle
swearing an oath to kill Caesar
swearing an oath to cover for each other after they are all caught
What is the second thing Cassius suggests that Brutus turns down concerning the conspiracy?
including Casca
including Cicero
including Caesar
including Cinna
What is the third thing Cassius suggests that Brutus turns down concerning the conspiracy?
killing Caesar
killing Calpurnia with Caesar
killing Marc Antony with Caesar
killing Macus Brutus with Caesar
Who is worried to see Brutus sulking around in Act II, scene i?
Calpurnia
Cassius
Caesar
Portia
What does Caius Ligarius being sick and still getting out of bed to come see Brutus in the wee hours of the morning tell us about Brutus?
He is very well known and respected in his position.
He is feared by many.
He has the cure for the illness that plagues Caius Ligarius.
He is not very well liked because Caius wasn't considerate of the time.
What are the four omens that Caesar leaving the house is a bad idea on March 15th?
The soothsayer warned, "Beware the ides of March."
There are crazy things going on with the weather and animals around the city.
Calpurnia had a nightmare about a statue of Caesar bleeding from numerous spouts.
Caesar saw his own ghost scream up at his window from the street below.
The augerers found no heart in the beast they sacrificed for Caesar's fortune.
Which omen does Decius explain away to Caesar?
the crazy things happening around the city with weather and animals
the soothsayer's warning
Calpurnia's nightmare
the sacrificial beast having no heart
What is it when Caesar thanks Brutus for his "pains and courtesy?"
dramatic irony
metaphorical
an allusion
a pun
What was Trebonius' tone during his aside?
crazy; paranoid; rambling
angry; mad
sad; remorseful
giddy; gleeful; excited
What was Brutus' tone during his aside?
mad; angry
giddy; gleeful; excited
sad; remorseful
paranoid; insane; crazy
What does Trebonius' tone tell us about his motives for joining the conspiracy to kill Caesar?
He has nothing personal against Caesar; it's for the good of Rome.
He is totally against Caesar on a personal level; he is not thinking about what is good for Rome.
He is only doing it to fit in with the other conspirators; they are his friends.
He has nothing personal against Caesar; it's simply for Trebonius' own political gain.
What does Brutus' tone tell us about his motives for joining the conspiracy to kill Caesar?
He has nothing personal against Caesar; this is only for his own political gain.
He is doing it to fit in with the other conspirators; they are his friends.
He has a personal grudge against Caesar; his concern is not at all for the general good of Rome.
He has nothing personal against Caesar; it's for the general good of Rome.
Who is Portia mirroring in her appearance in the last scene of Act II?
Caesar
Brutus
Cassius
Calpurnia
Who comes by while Portia is standing by the street?
Caesar and his entourage
the cobbler and the carpenter from Act I
the soothsayer from Act I
Cassius and the other conspirators, minus Brutus
What does Portia almost give away that she knows during scene 4?
She knows about Calpurnia's affair with Marc Antony.
She know's about Brutus' affair with Calpurnia.
She knows about the conspiracy to kill Caesar.
She knows about Cassius' plan to flee the city.
