Question

Write the following statements in their correct order:

1. Portia comes to Brutus deeply concerned about her husband’s unnatural behaviour.
2. The conspirators join Brutus in the orchard and Cassius speaks of taking an oath.
3. Brutus is in his orchard and asks Lucius to put a taper in his study. 4. Brutus decides that Caesar must be assassinated.

Options

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 4, 3, 2, 1

• 3, 4, 2, 1

• 2, 1, 4, 3

Answer 1

3, 4, 2, 1

Explanation:

First, Brutus is alone in the orchard and calls for Lucius. He then decides that Caesar must be killed, after which the conspirators arrive. Finally, Portia speaks to Brutus after the conspirators leave.