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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Cassius once save Caesar?
(a) He fought off a horde of angry men.
(b) He uncovered a conspiracy for his assassination.
(c) He kept him from consuming poison.
(d) He saved him from drowning.

2. Which of the other conspirators have suffered loss of sleep over the matter of Caesar's assassination?
(a) None.
(b) Casca.
(c) Decius.
(d) Cassius.

3. What is the soothsayer's response to Portia's question to him on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) The signs are currently mixed.
(b) Good and bad will be mingled.
(c) He does not know, but it will be bad.
(d) He does not know, but it will be good.

4. What will happen to Brutus if his plan regarding the assassination fails?
(a) He will be put to death.
(b) He will be banished.
(c) He will be tortured.
(d) His rank and riches will be taken away.

5. What does Brutus personally promise Rome while alone in his backyard?
(a) To do what is wanted by the people.
(b) To take Caesar out of power.
(c) To protect Caesar from harm.
(d) To follow his heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Marullus stop in the street at the beginning of the play?

2. What do Marullus and Flavius plan to do as they continue their march to the Capitol in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What does Flavius think the civil unrest will do to Rome?

4. Why does Cassius think Antony should be killed as well?

5. What time do Cassius and Casca plan to go talk with Brutus after the first meeting of the conspirators?

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