| Act 1 Scene 3: What unusual events occur during the storm? | A slave was on fire, but his hand didn’t burn; there was a lion on the steps of the Capitol; women swore they saw men on fire marching up and down the street; an owl was in the market place in the afternoon. |
| Act 1 Scene 3: What meaning does Cassius interpret from the storm? | Cassius believes that the storm means Caesar should not be king. |
| Act 1 Scene 3: According to Casca, what are the senators planning to do to Caesar tomorrow? | They are planning to crown him king. |
| Act 1 Scene 3: Who is part of the conspiracy? | 1. Cassius 2. Casca 3. Cinna 4. Metellus Cimber 5. Decius Brutus 6. Trebonius |
| Act 2 Scene 1: According to Brutus why is it necessary for Caesar to be killed? | He feels Caesar will be dangerous as king. |
| Act 2 Scene 1: What actions does Lucius perform that help the plot unfold? | He brought Brutus the letter. |
| Act 2 Scene 1: What is Brutus’ internal conflict? | He isn’t sure whether or not Caesar should die. |
| Act 2 Scene 1: Why does Brutus disagree about taking an oath. | He thinks their word is enough promise. |
| Act 2 Scene 1: Why does Metellus think it would be a good idea to ask Cicero to join the conspiracy? | Cicero is older, so Metellus thinks their action would bring in more respect. |
| Act 2 Scene 1: Why does Brutus say they should not ask Cicero to join the conspiracy? | Cicero is set in his ways and will not go along with another person’s plan. |
| Act 2 Scene 1: What does Brutus say about killing Marc Antony? | It will be too bloody and malicious and will take away from their original purpose. |
| Act 2 Scene 1: What reason does Cassius give for why Caesar might not come out of his house today? | Caesar is superstitious. |
| Act 2 Scene 1: What method does Decius say he will use to get Caesar out of his house? | Desius will flatter Caesar until he agrees to come out. |
| Act 2 Scene 1: Why is Portia Brutus’ wife, worried about Brutus? | Brutus has been edgy lately. |
| How does she prove her strength to Brutus? | Portia stabs herself in the thigh and bears the wound silently. |
Julius Caesar Act 1 Scene 3, Act 2 Scene 1
April 16, 2020