1. What is the main reason for the conflict between Brutus and Cassius in Act IV, Scene 3?

2. Which of the following does Brutus accuse Cassius of doing?

3. What does Brutus mean when he says, "You yourself are much condemned to have an itching palm"?

4. In the argument between Brutus and Cassius, how does Cassius react when Brutus accuses him of taking bribes?

5. What is the significance of Brutus mentioning "the Ides of March" during his argument with Cassius?

6. How does Cassius describe his feelings toward the world during his argument with Brutus?

7. Which object does Cassius offer Brutus as a sign of his desperation?

8. What event changes the tone of the argument between Brutus and Cassius, leading to reconciliation?

9. How does Portia die, according to Brutus?

10. What does Brutus mean when he says, "There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune"?

11. What does the appearance of Caesar’s ghost foreshadow in this scene?

12. What does Caesar’s ghost say when it appears to Brutus?

13. Why does Brutus say, "How ill this taper burns!" when the ghost appears?

14. What message does the ghost of Caesar give to Brutus?

15. How does Brutus react to seeing the ghost?

16. Assertion (A): Brutus accuses Cassius of having "an itching palm."

Reason (R): Brutus believes Cassius is accepting bribes and is corrupt.

17. Assertion (A): Brutus is devastated by the news of Portia's death.

Reason (R): Portia took her own life by swallowing fire due to grief over Brutus' absence and Antony and Octavius' growing power.

18. Assertion (A): Caesar's ghost appears to Brutus in his tent at night.

Reason (R): The appearance of Caesar’s ghost symbolizes Brutus’ guilt and foreshadows his defeat at Philippi.

19. Assertion (A): Cassius offers Brutus his dagger and bares his chest, inviting Brutus to kill him.

Reason (R): Cassius believes Brutus hates him more than he ever hated Caesar.

20. Assertion (A): Brutus and Cassius argue fiercely, but they reconcile before going to war.

Reason (R): The news of Portia’s death softens their argument and brings them closer together.

21. Assertion (A): Brutus refuses to accept gold from Cassius.

Reason (R): Brutus believes raising money by corrupt means would dishonor their cause.

22. Assertion (A): Brutus believes their forces should march to Philippi to confront Antony and Octavius.

Reason (R): Brutus wants to avoid being surrounded by enemy forces who will grow stronger if they wait.

23. Assertion (A): Cassius is deeply hurt by Brutus’ accusations and offers Brutus his dagger to kill him.

Reason (R): Cassius believes that Brutus' friendship has been destroyed by his greed for power.

24. Assertion (A): Cassius is concerned that their forces are not ready for battle.

Reason (R): Cassius believes their legions are too weak and that they should wait for a more favourable moment.

25. Assertion (A): Brutus feels guilt after Caesar’s assassination.

Reason (R): The ghost of Caesar appearing to Brutus at night is a representation of Brutus’ inner turmoil.

26. Assertion (A): Brutus believes that Cassius is more experienced in battle than he is.

Reason (R): Cassius fought alongside Pompey, while Brutus joined the battle after Caesar’s rise to power.

27. Assertion (A): Brutus mentions "the Ides of March" to Cassius to remind him of their purpose.

Reason (R): Brutus wants Cassius to remember that they killed Caesar for justice, not personal gain.

28. Assertion (A): The argument between Brutus and Cassius threatens to break their alliance.

Reason (R): Both men are driven by ambition and personal gain.

29. Assertion (A): Brutus is haunted by Caesar’s ghost after their reconciliation.

Reason (R): Brutus' guilt for killing Caesar leads him to see the apparition.

30. Assertion (A): Brutus and Cassius prepare to face Antony and Octavius at Philippi.

Reason (R): Brutus believes the time for battle is right, as their forces are fully prepared and at their peak.