WHAT IF BRUTUS . . .?

Read each of the following statements and circle the letter that best completes the statement in terms of what you think would fit the character of Brutus. For each question, select one passage from the play to support your answer.

1. If Brutus had been a general in Adolf Hitler's Secret Service, he would have

A. waited until the right opportunity and then shot Hitler

B. hired someone to assassinate Hitler

C. worked to overthrow Hitler

D. praised Hitler

2. If Brutus were at a baseball game, he would

A. be a pitcher

B. be an umpire

C. sit quietly and enjoy the game

D. sit near the opposing team's dugout and harass players, coaches, and umpires

3. If people started a campaign today to elect Brutus president, he would

A. pretend that he didn't want to run

B. try to talk them into running a better candidate

C. make deals with other political leaders to make sure that he won the election

D. refuse to run

4. Today if Brutus were at a large family picnic, he would most likely

A. go off by himself, sit under a tree, and read a book

B. organize and participate in contests and games

C. stand around and sulk until someone asked him to participate in the activities

D. have long talks with anyone who might give the family a bad name

5. Brutus would most admire

A. George Washington C. Jack the Ripper

B. General George Patton D. the Beatles

6. In school Brutus's favorite course would be

A. philosophy C. Political Science

B. English D. speech

7. If Brutus were alive today, he would most likely live

A. in a mansion C. in an apartment

B. in a monastery D. on a farm

8. Brutus would probably most enjoy a social gathering of

A. close friends C. Hollywood film stars

B. family D. college professors

9. Today, Brutus's favorite hobby would most likely be

A. listening to music C. travel

B. playing cards D. reading

10. If Brutus were alive today, his job or profession would probably be

A. computer programmer C. sports announcer

B. used car salesman D. lawyer or judge

11. Brutus's favorite type of television program would be

A. detective show C. game show

B. soap opera D. situation comedy