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Julius Caesar: Act IV Reading and Study Guide

I. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.

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II. Questions: answer the following questions.

Scene 1:
1. Who are the members of the second triumvirate?

2. What kind of list are the three making at the beginning of the scene?

3. What does Antony say they will do to Caesar’s will?

4. What is Antony’s opinion of Lepidus? (this is revealed after Lepidus leaves)

5. What reason does Antony give letting Lepidus help in choosing who shall die?

Scene 2:
1. Where does scene 2 take place?

2. Summarize Brutus’ assessment of human nature spoken in lines 18-24.

Scene 3:
1. Why is Cassius mad at Brutus?

2. What does Brutus accuse Cassius of?

3. What is the purpose of Cassius baring his breast to Brutus?

4. How does Portia die?

5. Explain the disagreement that Brutus and Cassius have about the battle strategy?

6. Who wins the argument?

7. What unexpected visitor does Brutus see when everyone else is asleep?

8. Symbolically, what does this visitor represent?

9. What does the exchange between Brutus and Lucius reveal about Brutus’ character?

10. What message does Brutus send to Cassius through Varo and Claudius?

11. Identify 2 occurrences revealed in this Act that has caused Brutus to have a troubled mind.