Julius Caesar:ACT 2 SCENE 4 EASY

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What does Portia ask Lucius to do?

Stay with her

Run to the Senate House (correct)

Deliver a message to Brutus

Comfort Caesar

What is Portia concerned about in relation to Caesar?

His past decisions as a leader

His health and actions at the Capitol (correct)

His relationship with Brutus

His plans for the future

What does Portia imply about the challenges women face?

They are more courageous than men

They can easily keep secrets

They have a stronger resolve than men

They struggle to maintain silence (correct)

What does the Soothsayer plan to do after Portia speaks with him?

Stand and watch Caesar pass Signup and view all the answers

How does Portia describe her emotional state at the end of the scene?

Weak and faint Signup and view all the answers

What rumor does Portia hear as she speaks to Lucius?

A possible attack on Caesar Signup and view all the answers

What concern does the Soothsayer express about the crowd that follows Caesar?

It could overwhelm Caesar physically Signup and view all the answers

What does Portia ask Lucius to convey to Brutus?

That she is merry and wants news Signup and view all the answers

What internal conflict does Portia express in her aside?

Portia struggles with the tension between her strong mind and her perceived weakness as a woman. Signup and view all the answers

How does Portia respond to Lucius's inquiries about his errand?

Portia urges Lucius to run to the Capitol quickly and return with news about Brutus and Caesar. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Soothsayer mention that may affect Caesar?

The Soothsayer implies the presence of danger due to the throng that follows Caesar, which could lead to harm. Signup and view all the answers

What reason does Portia give for her concern about Caesar's health?

Portia notes that Caesar went out looking sickly, which worries her about his well-being. Signup and view all the answers

What action does Portia take after speaking with the Soothsayer?

After speaking with the Soothsayer, Portia decides she must go inside, feeling faint. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Soothsayer describe the crowd that follows Caesar?

The Soothsayer describes the crowd as a throng that could crowd a feeble man almost to death. Signup and view all the answers

What does Portia question about the Soothsayer's intentions?

Portia asks the Soothsayer if he has a suit to Caesar, implying she is concerned about his motives. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Portia's Urgent Request

Portia sends Lucius to the Senate House to check on her husband's health and gather news on Caesar's activities.
She expresses concern about Caesar's well-being, noting he left unwell.
Portia is anxious about possible danger to Caesar.
She notes the difficulty women face in maintaining secrets.

Soothsayer's Report

A Soothsayer arrives, reporting his intended position to observe Caesar's arrival at the Capitol.
He reveals a personal plea to Caesar.
He predicts some potential harm to Caesar, although he is uncertain.
The Soothsayer observes the crowd's density, indicating risk for Caesar entering.
He plans to discreetly approach Caesar to speak in private.

Portia's Inner Turmoil

Portia expresses frustration at the difficulty with maintaining secrets, and her concern over a potential threat against Caesar.
Portia is strongly supporting a secret plan, potentially one relating to Brutus; she suspects Brutus has a request Caesar won't approve of.
She hides her true feelings with an act of composure, feigning well-being for her husband.

Lucius's Role

Lucius is Portia's messenger, sent specifically to the Capitol.
He is instructed to look for signs of Caesar’s well-being.
Lucius reports to Portia, then directly to Brutus..

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Description

This quiz explores the critical moments in Act 2 of Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' where Portia expresses her anxieties about her husband Caesar's health and safety. It also delves into the Soothsayer's foreboding warning regarding Caesar's fate. Test your understanding of these pivotal scenes and the themes of secrecy and foreboding within the play.