Julius Caesar Act II Study Questions
1. In scene II Caesar prides himself on being constant and resolute. To what extent do you think this selfassessment is true? Provide evidence to support your opinion.
2. In scene II based on what you have seen of Caesar so far, in your opinion how superstitious is he?
Explain.
3. For scenes III & IV – What primary purpose is served by these two short scenes?
4. What does scene IV reveal about Portia’s state of mind and character? If you were her friend, what
advice would you give her to help her cope with this situation?
5. Explain the metaphor about the serpent’s egg.
6. Who comes to visit Brutus in the middle of the night?
7. What are the results of the sacrifice by the augurers? How does Caesar interpret these results?
8. What was Calpurnia’s dream?
9. What does Decius tell Caesar that convinces him to go to the Senate House?
10. Who is Artemidorus and what is he trying to do with his letter?
Julius Caesar Act II Study Questions
1. In scene II Caesar prides himself on being constant and resolute. To what extent do you think this selfassessment is true? Provide evidence to support your opinion.
2. In scene II based on what you have seen of Caesar so far, in your opinion how superstitious is he?
Explain.
3. For scenes III & IV – What primary purpose is served by these two short scenes?
4. What does scene IV reveal about Portia’s state of mind and character? If you were her friend, what
advice would you give her to help her cope with this situation?
5. Explain the metaphor about the serpent’s egg.
6. Who comes to visit Brutus in the middle of the night?
7. What are the results of the sacrifice by the augurers? How does Caesar interpret these results?
8. What was Calpurnia’s dream?
9. What does Decius tell Caesar that convinces him to go to the Senate House?
10. Who is Artemidorus and what is he trying to do with his letter?