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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times did Caesar refuse the crown offered him by Antony?
(a) 4.
(b) 0.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

2. Who is most upset about the people's celebration of Caesar in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Cassius.
(b) Pompey.
(c) Marc Antony.
(d) Flavius.

3. What happens to Caesar as Cassius and Brutus have their private discussion during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He faints.
(b) He abdicates the throne.
(c) He is crowned king.
(d) He has an epileptic fit.

4. What does Brutus think power would do to his friend Caesar?
(a) Make him whole.
(b) Put him in danger.
(c) Change him.
(d) Drive him insane.

5. What does Calpurnia say that eventually convinces Caesar to stay at home in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) He can use her worries as an excuse.
(b) The crown will fit more comfortably on a day not laden with omens.
(c) The Senate will be more convinced that he is not a tyrant if he stays home.
(d) Antony can tell the Senate that Caesar is ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Caesar call the soothsayer in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. Who did the people used to honor before Caesar?

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Brutus refuse to do when he joins the conspiracy?

4. What about Cassius makes Caesar so uncomfortable during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. Which one of these does Cassius NOT call Caesar behind his back?

(see the answer key)

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