| According to Brutus, why is it necessary that Caesar be killed? | Caesar will abuse powerCaesar is a dangerous king |
| What actions does Lucius perform that help the plot unfold? | Lucius lights a candle and lets a group of conspirators in |
| What is Brutus’s internal conflict? | Brutus doesn’t know if Caesar should die and if he should kill him |
| Why does Brutus disagree about taking an oath? | Cowards and men who are about to die take oaths |
| Why does Metellus think it would be a good idea to ask Cicero to join the conspiracy? | Cicero is older and deserves more respect |
| Why does Brutus say they should not ask Cicero to join the conspiracy? | Cicero doesn’t want to go along with another person’s plan |
| What does Brutus say about killing Marc Antony? | It would be bloody and take away from their original purpose |
| What reason does Cassius give for why Caesar might not come out of his house today? | Caesar is superstitious |
| By what method does Decius say he will use to get Caesar out of the house? | Decius flatters Caesar |
| Why is Portia worried about Brutus? | Brutus was acting edgy and strange |
| How does Portia prove her strength to Brutus? | Portia stabs herself in the thigh and bears the wound silently |
| Why does Calpurnia want Caesar to stay home? | Calpurnia had a dream and saw it as an omen |
| What was Calpurnia’s dream? | Caesar’s statue had blood pouring from itPeople were happy he was dead |
| How does Decius interpret Calpurnia’s dream? | Caesar will give new life to RomeCaesar’s blood was reviving |
| What arguments does Decius use to change Caesar’s mind about going to the Capitol? | Everyone will think Caesar is a coward |
| What does Artemidorus plan to do? | Give Caesar a letter of warning about the danger |
| Why is Portia so nervous? | She suspects the conspiracy is wrong and worries about her husband |
| What does Portia want Lucius to do? | To check on Brutus and tell him she is fine |
| What does the soothsayer tell Portia? | He doesn’t see anything happening to BrutusHe doesn’t know of a plot against Caesar |
Julius Caesar Act 2 Questions
April 11, 2020