Brutus is concerned Caesar will become like other leaders, specifically how?

They turn their backs on those they once loved

Someone who wants to warn Caesar with a letter

What did the augurers (priests) say?

There was no heart in the beast

How did the conspirator alter Calphurnia's dream?

Said the blood was reviving Rome

Why doesn't Brutus want the conspiracy to swear?

They don't need to since their acts will be honorable, They are Roman and their words are enough

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Julius Caesar Act 2 CHS

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Reading comprehension questions for Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar", Act 2.

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1
Who finds the first letter as the audience watches?
Cassius
Lucius
Brutus
Decius
2
"We shall be called ___________, not murders"
Heroes
Patriots
Purgers (healers)
Liberators
3
Brutus is concerned Caesar will become like other leaders, specifically how?
They become suspicious of those closest to them
Their moral fabric begins to unravel
They turn their backs on those they once loved
The become obsessed with power
4
Who suggests killing Mark Antony?
Cassius
Carl
Casca
Cinna
5
Why doesn't Calphurnia want Caesar to go to the Senate?
She's seen bad omens in the streets
The weather is ugly and forboding
She has heard rumors of possible assassination
She had a terrible dream
6
What time will the conspirators meet in the morning?
8 o'clock
After Lunch
Midnight
3 o'clock
7
Name the 3 conspirators whose names start with the letter "C."
Cassius, Cicero, Caesar
Cassius, Casca, Cinna
Cassius, Casca, Cicero
Cassius, Cinna, Calphurnia
8
Who joins the conspiracy without knowing any details at the end of 2.1?
Portia
Trebonius
Ligarius
Metellus
9
Who convinces Caesar to go?
Ligarius
Trebonius
Decius
Brutus
10
Who is Artemidorus?
The cousin of Pompey
A close friend of Brutus
A conspirator
Someone who wants to warn Caesar with a letter
11
Who is supposedly Caesar's little brother?
Danger
Arrogance
Honor
Phil
12
What did the augurers (priests) say?
The dead beasts heart remained beating
The dead beast was filled with maggots
There was no heart in the beast
The beasts heart was black
13
Does Cicero join them?
No
Sort of
Which one is Cicero again?
Yes
14
Who else is with Caesar but is not a conspirator?
Metellus
Portia
Antony
Cicero
15
How did the conspirator alter Calphurnia's dream?
He said it simply meant that statue must be torn down
Said the blood was that of Caesar's enemies
Said the blood was reviving Rome
Said the dream meant Caesar was a coward if he stayed away
16
Why won't Lucius leave for the Capitol when ordered to go?
He doesn't think it's safe
He's ill
Caesar doesn't want him there
He isn't told what to do there
17
According to Decius, he would be laughed at if Caesar wouldn't come to the Capitol until...
He feels he is completely safe
Until it gets warmer outside
Calphurnia's dreams are better
He feels like it
18
Why doesn't Brutus want the conspiracy to swear?
They don't need to since their acts will be honorable
He doesn't want to think about what he is doing
They are Roman and their words are enough
He doesn't wish to be in a pact with such sinister men
19
Who was the first person who said to NOT include Cicero?
Cassius
Casca
Decius
Brutus
20
Caesar is like a ________'s ________.
Dog's Tail
Serpent's Egg
Chicken's Gizzard
Child's Toy

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