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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Decius interpret Calpurnia's dream about Caesar's death?
(a) He will give new life and vitality to Rome.
(b) He will die when his mission has been fulfilled.
(c) He will be a wellspring of life and love for the Senate.
(d) His blood will renew Rome.

2. What does Brutus say Caesar would have done to the people of Rome had he been allowed to live?
(a) Turn them into slaves.
(b) Take advantage of their trust and loyalty.
(c) Led them to unending war.
(d) Tax them to death.

3. Why does Caesar tell Decius about Calpurnia's dream about his death?
(a) He loves Decius.
(b) Decius seems concerned, and Caesar wants to calm his fears.
(c) Decius calls him a coward.
(d) Decius pesters him with questions.

4. What do the leaders do during the parley before the battle in Act 5, Scene 1 begins?
(a) Insult each other.
(b) Offer up their own offers of peace.
(c) Try to find a truce.
(d) Cry and pray for Rome.

5. What does Caesar say about the signs Calpurnia has seen of impending doom?
(a) They could be meant for any man.
(b) He will risk the chance of death to uphold his honor.
(c) They are figments of her imagination.
(d) He does not believe in signs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these bad omens in Act 2, Scene 2 has Calpurnia NOT seen?

2. What was Calpurnia's dream about Caesar the night before his assassination?

3. What does the second person to address the crowd after Caesar's assassination bring with him when he speaks to the crowd?

4. What does Calpurnia say that eventually convinces Caesar to stay at home in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. What does Brutus offer the people if they do not agree with what he did for Rome by assassinating Caesar?

(see the answer key)

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