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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lucius's occupation?

2. What does Caesar say about the signs Calpurnia has seen of impending doom?

3. What does a soothsayer tell Caesar in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Who leads Antony away from the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Artemidorus do to try and warn Caesar about his impending assassination?

2. Who does Portia go to for news about the events at the Senate House in Act 2, Scene 4?

3. What is the only reason Brutus would want to hurt his friend, Caesar?

4. What does Artemidorus say will happen if Caesar does not read his letter?

5. Why does Calpurnia disagree with Caesar's statement that all the bad omens she has seen could be meant for anyone in Rome?

6. In Act 1, Scene 3, why is Cicero so unconcerned with the strange happenings in Rome?

7. Why are the people so happy to see Caesar reject the crown as Emperor of Rome?

8. In Act 1, Scene 3, why is Casca so frightened and breathless when he meets Cicero on the street?

9. What has Caesar deemed worth of a celebration at the beginning of the play?

10. What do Flavius and Marullus plan to do as they journey to the Capitol at the beginning of the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many characters in this plot showed their dual natures. What are some of the instances of this duality of man, and how does it affect the people associated with it?

Essay Topic 2

Octavius was a minor character whose presence made a big difference in the plot. How did he accomplish this? What are some ways that his presence- however brief - altered the outcome of the plot? What would have happened differently if Octavius had not been in the play at all?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by various characters. Describe instances in which fear is shown by the characters in the play and discuss the ways in which it affected the characters.

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