| To what decision does Brutus come in to in his orchard and why? | He decides to join the conspiracy to murder Caesar. |
| What does Lucius give to Brutus in Scene 1? | A candle and a letter. |
| Why doesn’t Brutus want to swear an oath with the conspirators? | He feels that what they’re doing is right and there is no need for an oath. |
| For what reason does Metellus want Cicero to join the conspiracy? | Cicero is old and people won’t suspect him. |
| Brutus is against including Cicero and against killing Antony. Why? | Brutus thinks Cicero is unpredictable and is against killing Antony because he doesn’t see him as a threat. |
| Why did Brutus say, “Render me worthy of this noble wife!”? | Portia shows how much she loves him and he realizes her love for him is deep. |
| Of what does Calphurnia try to convince Caesar? | Trying to convince him to not go to the capital. |
| Caesar yields to Calphurnia’s wishes at first. Why does he change his mind and decide to go to the Senate meeting? | Decius recounts his dream and reinterprets it. |
| What does the note Artemidorus want to give to Caesar say? | They’re saying to watch out for the conspiracy and the conspirators. |
Julius Caesar Act 2 Study Guide Questions
April 17, 2020