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WorksheetsJulius Caesar Act II
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the setting at the beginning of Act II?
Brutus's house
The Capitol
Caesar's House
The streets of Rome
What does Brutus think about the idea of Caesar becoming king?
Caesar is too weak to be king
Caesar will become a power-hungry monster if he becomes king
Caesar's physical ailments will limit his ability to rule
He thinks he should be the king instead of Caesar
In his soliloquy, Brutus compares Caesar to what animal?
an unhatched snake
a ferocious lion cub
a soaring eagle
a man-eating shark
Why does Metellus Cimber want to have Cicero join the conspiracy?
He can speak Greek
He is a great leader
He is wise and old, which will make them look good
He has great connections around Rome, unlike the others
Why do they decide against recruiting Cicero?
He is too old
He'll never follow anyone else's ideas
He speaks Greek
He loves Caesar too much
Who first decides against inviting Cicero?
Brutus
Cassius
Antony
Casca
Which is something Portia questions Brutus about?
What secret is he keeping from her
When did he decide to kill Caesar
Where did all the letters come from
Why does he want to kill Caesar
What does CASSIUS want to do about Antony?
Leave him alone because he will be weak without Caesar
Kill him along with Caesar because he will be a dangerous problem
Recruit him to the conspiracy so they can keep an eye on him
Send him on a fake mission to Greece so he will be gone during the assassination
What does BRUTUS want to do about Antony?
Leave him alone because he will be weak without Caesar
Kill him along with Caesar because he will be a dangerous problem
Recruit him to the conspiracy so they can keep an eye on him
Send him on a fake mission to Greece so he will be gone during the assassination
Which is NOT something Decius says to persuade Caesar to go to the Capitol?
Calpurnia's dream was a sign he should go to the Capitol
He will get the crown today at the Capitol
He will look like a weakling for letting his wife tell him what to do
The senators plan to vote on an issue that is important to all Romans
Why is Artemidorus going to the Capitol?
He wants in on the conspiracy
He has learned about the conspiracy and wants to warn Caesar
He is a conspirator and has a job to do
He wants to stab Butus and Cassius
Brutus has an idea of how Caesar should be assassinated. Which statement best fits his plan?
Hack off his limbs and throw them to the dogs
Hide the stab wounds so the conspirators will not be blamed
Kill him without rage, like serving a dish to the gods
Declare an oath to Rome as they insert their swords
What is the best explanation for Portia seeming to come unhinged at the end of the act?
Brutus told her about the plot to kill Caesar
She is worried that Brutus is too sick to go anywhere
Lucius is not doing what she wants him to do
The soothsayer just told her a huge lie
