This close-reading quiz covers all scenes of act II in William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

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I. Multiple Choice Read these passages from act II of Julius Caesar, and then answer the question that follows each passage. Refer to the passage in answering the question. Circle the correct answer to each question.

Act II, Scene I

1. BRUTUS: It must be by his death, and, for my part, (10)
   I know no personal cause to spurn at him,
   But for the general. He would be crown'd:
   How that might change his nature, there's the question.

What conclusion does Brutus reach about assassinating Caesar?

• That Caesar should not die for things he has yet to do.
• That Caesar would not misuse his power if he were crowned king.
• That Caesar must die now to prevent him from abusing power in the future.
• That the kind of man Caesar is at present will determine how he would rule as a king.