Brutus is alone in his garden. The clock strikes. He thinks of the serpent in the shell that must be killed. The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz is about the philosophical justifications for the impending murder. Enter the conspiracy now.

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Julius Caesar Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- What is Brutus doing at the beginning of Act 2 Scene 1?
- What metaphor does Brutus use to justify killing Caesar?
- What reason does Brutus give for killing Caesar?
- Who brings the forged letters to Brutus’s house?
- What do the forged letters urge Brutus to do?
- Who visits Brutus during the night?
- Where do the conspirators meet Brutus?
- Who is the last conspirator to arrive at Brutus’s house?
- How many conspirators are present in this scene?
- What does Brutus refuse to do after joining the conspiracy?
- Why does Brutus reject the idea of swearing an oath?
- Who suggests inviting Cicero to join the conspiracy?
- Why does Brutus reject involving Cicero?
- Who suggests killing Antony along with Caesar?
- Why does Brutus oppose killing Antony?
- What do the conspirators fear about Caesar’s attitude toward the Senate?
- Who offers to persuade Caesar to attend the Capitol?
- What tactic does Decius plan to use to lure Caesar to the Senate?
- What does Portia notice about Brutus’s behavior?
- What does Portia do to prove her loyalty to Brutus?
- What does Brutus call Portia after she proves her constancy?
- Who knocks at Brutus’s door after Portia leaves?
- What ailment does Ligarius suffer from?
- Why does Ligarius agree to join Brutus?
- What time do the conspirators plan to act?
- What does Brutus tell Lucius about the morning?
- What symbolic image appears repeatedly in Brutus’s speech?
- What does Brutus fear will happen if Caesar is crowned?
- What theme is explored through Brutus’s soliloquy?
- What tone dominates the end of the scene?
