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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Metellus ask of Caesar on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) For a public knowledge of the future war plans.
(b) For a day to be set apart to pay homage to Pompey.
(c) For his brother's banishment to be revoked.
(d) For a raise in pay for the Senators.

2. How does Marc Antony feel about the chaos and confusion his speech causes?
(a) He is angry and indignant.
(b) He is surprised and scared.
(c) He is indifferent.
(d) It is exactly what he intended.

3. 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.

4. Why is Brutus not running in the same race that Antony is at the celebration for?
(a) He is not well.
(b) He is not a sportsman.
(c) He is wary of Ceasar.
(d) His wife asked him not to.

5. What does Marc Antony ask the conspirators to let him do when he sees Caesar's dead body?
(a) Tell his wife.
(b) Prepare his body for burial.
(c) Deliver his eulogy.
(d) Be alone with his friend for a moment.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What portion of Caesar's property did he leave the people of Rome in his Will?

3. What about Cicero does Metellus think would add viability to their assassination plot?

4. What time do the conspirators plan to kill Caesar?

5. What does Caesar tell Antony to do to his wife as he passes her in the street during his race at the celebration?

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