| What is Brutus’ personal servant’s name? | Lucius |
| What has Brutus been thinking about that has prevented him from sleeping? | The decision to kill Caesar or accept his power. |
| Brutus reads aloud a letter that he receives. What is its purpose? Who wrote the letter? What are the three, short words telling Brutus to do? | Cassius wrote it and the purpose is to re-explain what Cassius was trying to tell Brutus. 1.) speak 2) strike3.) redress |
| How is Cassius related to Brutus? | Brother-in-law |
| Why doesn’t Lucius recognize the conspirators when they showed up to Brutus’ home? | They are covering their faces with cloaks. |
| How does Brutus respond to Cassius’ request that the conspirators swear an oath? | He believes they’re doing the right thing, so they don’t need to swear an oath. |
| Who suggests that Cicero be asked to join the conspiracy? | Cassius |
| Why would he be a good addition to the conspiracy? | He is old and wise and he thinks Cicero will stand very strong with them. |
| What do they decide to do about including him? What reason do they give for their decision? | He won’t be joining them because he’s not a follower. |
| Why does Brutus insist that Antony not be killed as well? | He doesn’t want them to seem like cruel murderers but healers (purgers) instead. |
| Brutus tells the conspirators to put on happy faces when they go to the Capitol. Why? | He doesn’t want them to look suspicious. |
| What is Brutus’ wife’s name? Why is she concerned about her husband? | Portia; he won’t spend time with her, he’s ignoring her, and he has a short temper with her. |
| What reason does he give to Portia as causing his changes behavior and does he confide in Portia as to the real reason for his disturbed behavior? | He isn’t in good health. |
| Who was Cato? | Portia’s father; respected, well-known man; he joined Pompey against Caesar. |
| What does Portia do to indicate her loyalty, love, and strength of character to her husband? | She stabs herself in the thigh. |
| Who else is having trouble sleeping? Why? | Caesar and his wife because his wife has nightmares. Brutus because he has worries. |
| How does Calpurnia feel about Caesar going to the Capitol today? | She doesn’t want him to go because she’s frightened and worried; she fears cemeteries. |
| According to Calpurnia, what are some unusual sightings that have taken place today? | 1.) a lioness walking in the streets2.) the graves gave back the dead3.) blood on was on the Capitol building4.) risking ghosts5.) neighing horses6.) going men groaned |
| What decision does Caesar first make regarding going to the Capitol or staying home? | He goes because “cowards die many times before their deaths.” |
| Why is Caesar referring to himself in the third person? | He loves talking about himself. |
| Caesar begins to reconsider going to the Capitol. What excuse does he consider offering? | Mark Antony says he is not well but Caesar doesn’t want to say that because he doesn’t want to seem weak; he tells them to say he just doesn’t want to come |
| Describe Calpurnia’s dream and her interpretation of her dream. | She saw Caesar’s statue with a fountain of blood and 100 spouts and the Romans bathing and washing their hands in it; she predicted his death. |
| How does Decius reinterpret the meaning of Calpurnia’s dream? What does he say it means? | He saw it as a good dream signifying that the Romans will gain strength and life from Caesar. |
| Caesar requests the men to be near him at all times in the Capitol today. How is this request ironic light of things to come? | He’s going to be the closest to all of his killers. |
| Who is Artemidorous? | A supporter of Caesar. |
| What is he planning to do? | He wants to warn Caesar about his death; he waits in the street for Caesar to pass to give him the letter. |
| For whom is the letter intended and what does the letter say? | The letter was written for Caesar by Artimidorous to warn him about his death. |
| Why is Portia so nervous and upset? | She feels anxious about the conspiracy. |
| On what errand does she send Lucius? | She sends Lucius to go see what is happening at the Capitol; she wants word on Brutus. |
Julius Caesar Act 2 Test
April 14, 2020