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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brutus tell his hidden legions to do during the battle against Marc Antony?
(a) Double arm themselves against the archers.
(b) Send reinforcements.
(c) Replace the fallen members of the wing.
(d) Attack Octavius's wing.

2. What do Marc Antony, Octavius and Lepidus form when they meet after Caesar's assassination?
(a) A triumvirate.
(b) A band of brothers.
(c) A sacred oath.
(d) A three-man government.

3. Why do the people begin beating Cinna when they meet him on the road?
(a) He is not going to pay homage to Caesar.
(b) Cinna is the name of one of the conspirators.
(c) He has a symbol of Pompey on his clothing.
(d) He is in the way.

4. 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) Antony can tell the Senate that Caesar is ill.
(c) The crown will fit more comfortably on a day not laden with omens.
(d) The Senate will be more convinced that he is not a tyrant if he stays home.

5. Where does Octavius insist on taking his army when Brutus's army arrives?
(a) Up the left side of the battlefield.
(b) Along the southeast border of the battlefield.
(c) Up the right side of the battlefield.
(d) To the north of the battlefield.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will happen to Brutus if his plan regarding the assassination fails?

2. Why does Antony want to meet with Brutus when he hears of Caesar's assassination?

3. What does Antony read to the people as part of his eulogy for Caesar?

4. What does Portia ask of a soothsayer after Lucius leaves for the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?

5. Who does Marc Antony designate to rule Africa?

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