Julius Caesar Acts 4-5

At the beginning of Act IV, what are Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus discussing?

• how to honor Caesar's will by dividing his wealth fairly

• how to work peacefully with Brutus and Cassius

• which Romans must be rewarded for their loyal service

• which Romans must die so the three can keep their power

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In Act IV, scene i, Antony compares Lepidus to his horse. By reading between the lines, what can you tell about Antony?

• He respects Lepidus.

• He fears Lepidus.

• He is just using Lepidus.

• He is just making a joke.

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Antony and Octavius have a conflict about Lepidus. What is Octavius’s opinion about Lepidus?

• He thinks Lepidus is a brave soldier who deserves to be rewarded.

• He thinks Lepidus is an untrustworthy ally who should be killed.

• He thinks Lepidus is an inexperienced child who cannot be responsible.

• He thinks Lepidus is a hardworking servant who deserves a raise.

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If you read between the lines, what does Brutus mean when he says the following to Cassius in Act IV, scene ii? Before the eyes of both our armies here / (Which should perceive nothing but love from us) / Let us not wrangle. (ll.43-45)

• Let us not fight in front f our men, or they might lose faith in us.

• Let us ask our men to take a vote on which one of us is right.

• Let us not let our men see how friendly we are, or they might envy us.

• Let us hold a contest between our men to see who has better fighters.

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What is the first conflict that arises between Brutus and Cassius?

• Brutus thinks Cassius is a traitor.

• Brutus thinks Cassius is taking bribes.

• Cassius thinks Brutus is a traitor.

• Cassius thinks Brutus is taking bribes.

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In Act IV, how has the relationship between Brutus and Cassius changed?

• They are more respectful.

• They are more patient.

• They are more suspicious.

• They are more bored.

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Why is Cassius shocked when he finds out that Brutus’s wife has died?

• He just saw her the day before.

• He did not know Brutus was married.

• Brutus threatens to kill him in revenge.

• Brutus does not seem upset about it.

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What conflict do Brutus and Cassius have about Philippi?

• Cassius wants to go there to fight Antony; Brutus wants to wait.

• Brutus wants to go there to fight Antony; Cassius wants to wait.

• Cassius wants to make peace with Antony there; Brutus does not.

• Brutus wants to make peace with Antony there; Cassius does not.

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On what plan of action do Cassius and Brutus finally agree?

• They agree to wait for their enemies to come to them.

• They agree to surrender to Antony at Philippi.

• They agree to march to Philippi to fight their enemies.

• They agree to retreat to Rome and defend the Senate.

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Judging by the behavior of Cassius and Brutus in Act IV, what prediction might you make about their battle with Antony?

• Cassius and Brutus will work well together in battle.

• Cassius and Brutus will not work well together in battle.

• Brutus will betray Cassius and join Antony's army.

• Cassius will betray Brutus and join Antony's army.

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