Act II, Scene i - Motivation and Soliloquy: The Conspiracy (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will continue to examine Brutus and Cassius' interaction in Act II Scene i, except this time we will read it in Shakespeare's original English. We will look at serpents and consider what they might symbolise.

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Q1.What is a conspiracy?

A secret plan to do something illegalKilling someone famousA group of friendsGuy Fawkes

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Q2.What is Brutus' motivation for killing Caesar?

He wants what is best for RomeHe wants power for himselfHe wants Antony to be kingHe wants to be a butcher

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Q3.Why does Cassius want to kill Antony?

He thinks Antony is just as bad as CaesarHe thinks Antony is like a snakeHe thinks Antony will stop him taking power for himselfHe doesn't want to kill Antony

3/5

Q4.Why does Brutus want to be a 'sacrificer' and not a 'butcher'

He doesn't like animalsHe thinks Caesar should be fed to the dogsHe wants it to seem like they are offering Caesar to the godsHe wants to show how ambitious Caesar was

4/5

Q5.Why does Brutus compare Caesar to 'a poisonous snake'?

Because Caesar only comes out during the dayBecause Caesar could become very dangerousBecause Caesar fell on the ground and looked like a snakeBecause Caesar whispered to Antony

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is a conspiracy?

A secret plan to do something illegalKilling someone famousA group of friendsGuy Fawkes

1/5

Q2.What is Brutus' motivation for killing Caesar?

He wants what is best for RomeHe wants power for himselfHe wants Antony to be kingHe wants to be a butcher

2/5

Q3.Why does Cassius want to kill Antony?

He thinks Antony is just as bad as CaesarHe thinks Antony is like a snakeHe thinks Antony will stop him taking power for himselfHe doesn't want to kill Antony

3/5

Q4.Why does Brutus want to be a 'sacrificer' and not a 'butcher'

He doesn't like animalsHe thinks Caesar should be fed to the dogsHe wants it to seem like they are offering Caesar to the godsHe wants to show how ambitious Caesar was

4/5

Q5.Why does Brutus compare Caesar to 'a poisonous snake'?

Because Caesar only comes out during the dayBecause Caesar could become very dangerousBecause Caesar fell on the ground and looked like a snakeBecause Caesar whispered to Antony

5/5

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Act II, Scene i - Motivation and Soliloquy: The Conspiracy (part 2)

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Q1.What is a symbolism?

A rose that means 'love'A daffodil that means 'growth'The use of signs and symbols to represent ideas in a story, play or poemA snake in the bible

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Q2.Which statement is correct?

Serpents have always symbolised evilSerpents have mainly symbolised evil in stores since Eve was tempted in the bibleSerpents symbolise evil as well as growthSerpents symbolise evil because they hatch from an egg

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Q3.Which statement is NOT correct

A soliloquy is a long speech where a character speaks their thoughts aloudA soliloquy is where a character speaks to the audienceDuring a soliloquy, a character is usually on stage aloneA soliloquy cannot be heard by other characters

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Q4.Why does Brutus compare Caesar to a 'serpent's egg'?

Because Caesar is still youngIt symbolises how Caesar might poison the people in Rome.Because Caesar is untrustworthyBecause Caesar has the potential to grow into something evil

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Q5.Why does Brutus say he must "kill him in the shell"?

To stop Cesar growing oldTo stop Cesar poisoning peopleTo stop Caesar hatchingTo stop Caesar turning into something evil

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Act II, Scene i - Motivation and Soliloquy: The Conspiracy (part 2)

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Q1.What is a symbolism?

A rose that means 'love'A daffodil that means 'growth'The use of signs and symbols to represent ideas in a story, play or poemA snake in the bible

1/5

Q2.Which statement is correct?

2/5

Q3.Which statement is NOT correct

3/5

Q4.Why does Brutus compare Caesar to a 'serpent's egg'?

Because Caesar is still youngIt symbolises how Caesar might poison the people in Rome.Because Caesar is untrustworthyBecause Caesar has the potential to grow into something evil

4/5

Q5.Why does Brutus say he must "kill him in the shell"?

To stop Cesar growing oldTo stop Cesar poisoning peopleTo stop Caesar hatchingTo stop Caesar turning into something evil

5/5

Lesson summary: Act II, Scene i - Motivation and Soliloquy: The Conspiracy (Part 2)

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