Julius Caesar 5.4 Scene Summary

The transcript describes a series of events during a battle. Brutus moves to a different part of the field, leading to young Cato's death. Lucilius surrenders, pretending to be Brutus to allow the real Brutus to escape. There is a discussion about the honor in capturing Brutus. Antony arrives and realizes that Lucilius is not Brutus. Orders are given to find out whether Brutus is alive or dead and report back to Octavius.

What action does Lucilius take to protect Brutus?

• He fights bravely on the battlefield.

• He sends a message to Antony.

• He pretends to be Brutus and surrenders.

• He hides Brutus in a safe place.

What is the significance of the order to kill Brutus?

• It shows the enemy's fear of Brutus.

• It is a strategy to demoralize Brutus's men.

• It is a way to honor Brutus in death.

• It is a tactic to capture Brutus alive.

What mistake is made regarding Brutus's capture?

• Brutus is captured and killed.

• Antony captures the wrong person.

• Lucilius is mistaken for Brutus.

• Brutus is captured but escapes.

What does Antony realize upon arriving at the scene?

• The captured man is not Brutus.

• Brutus has been captured.

• Brutus has been killed.

• The battle is lost.

What instructions are given regarding Brutus's fate?

• To ignore Brutus and focus on the battle.

• To capture Brutus and bring him to Antony.

• To find out if Brutus is alive or dead.

• To kill Brutus immediately.