Julius Caesar act 2

Has Brutus made up his mind regarding whether or not he will join the conspiracy?  What is/are his reasons for his choice?

he has , because he believes caesars ambition poses a threat to the roman republic

What does it mean that Brutus thinks they must "kill him [Caesar] in the shell" (2.1.34)

they must kill him before he has to much power

What did Lucius find at the window?

a note writen by (many hands )by cassius, posing to be concerned citiznes urging brutus to act against Caesars tyranny

Cassius suggests an oath, but Brutus says “no,” and the rest accept his decision. What does this reveal about the leadership of the conspiracy?

that brutus is now caaptain/leader

Who else does Cassius want to be murdered along with Caesar?  Why?

Mark antony, because he might want revemge

Why does Portia think that Brutus is worried about something (what has he been doing that makes her infer he is worried)?

he's been secretive and restless refusing to eat or sleep, and pacing at night after secretive visitors (the conspirators) came to their house

What has Calupurnia cried out in her sleep?

Help, ho! They murder Caesar!

How does Decius interpret Calpurnia’s dream?

(caesars statue spouting blood)

a positive vision

How does Decius convince Caesar to go to the Senate?  Why is his speech ironic?

By reinterpreting Calpurnia's dream in a positive, flattering way, and by appealing to Caesar's ambition and fear of appearing cowardly, and its ironic because he was fairly cowardly himself

What is the basic message of Artemidorus’s letter?

naming the specific conspirators (Brutus, Cassius, Casca, Cinna, etc.) plotting to assassinate him and urging Caesar to "Beware of Brutus"