10 Questions
What does Brutus mutter to himself in the garden?
Brutus mutters to himself that Caesar will have to die.
What is Brutus's concern about Caesar's rise to power?
Brutus questions whether or not Caesar will be corrupted by his power and whether he will come to scorn those lower in status.
What does Brutus compare Caesar to, and what decision does he make based on this comparison?
Brutus compares Caesar to the egg of a serpent, and based on this comparison, he determines to 'kill him in the shell'.
What does the letter found by Brutus's servant accuse Brutus of, and how does Brutus interpret it?
The letter accuses Brutus of sleeping while Rome is threatened. Brutus interprets it as a protest against Caesar and believes it signifies the people of Rome telling him their desires.
Who arrives at Brutus's door, and who are they?
Cassius and a group of men—the conspirators, including Casca, Decius, Cinna, Metellus, and Trebonius.
What metaphor does Brutus use to describe Caesar's rise to power, and what decision does he make based on this metaphor?
Brutus compares Caesar to the egg of a serpent, which, hatched, would as his kind grow mischievous. Based on this metaphor, Brutus determines to 'kill him in the shell.'
What challenge does the letter found by Brutus's servant present to him, and how does Brutus interpret it?
The letter accuses Brutus of sleeping while Rome is threatened and challenges him to 'speak, strike, redress.' Brutus interprets the letter as a protest against Caesar and a call to action against his rule.
What does Brutus believe the people of Rome are telling him through the single letter, and how does he resolve to respond to it?
Brutus believes the people of Rome are telling him their desires through the single letter, and he resolves to take the letter's challenge to 'speak, strike, redress.'
What does Brutus mutter to himself in the garden, and what does he know with certainty about Caesar's future?
Brutus mutters to himself that Caesar will have to die. He knows with certainty that Caesar will be crowned king.
What group of men arrives at Brutus's door, and who are they?
Cassius and a group of men—the conspirators—arrive at Brutus's door. They include Casca, Decius, Cinna, Metellus, and Trebonius.
Test your understanding of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" Act II, Scene i with this summary and analysis quiz. Explore Brutus's inner turmoil and his decision-making process as he grapples with the fate of Caesar.
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