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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 do the people do with Caesar's body after Marc Antony's eulogy?
(a) Burn it at the holy place.
(b) Place wreathes of flowers on it.
(c) Bring the holy men to cleanse the body.
(d) Bury it in peace.

2. Why does Caesar choose to put off reading his letter from Artemidorus?
(a) He does not pay attention to personal matters before matters of the republic.
(b) He thinks Artemidorus is crazy.
(c) He wants to read it later in private.
(d) He does not want the other Senate leaders to think he is superstitious.

3. What does Lucius find in Brutus's study just before Cassius comes to visit with Brutus?
(a) A knife.
(b) An edict from Caesar.
(c) An anonymous letter.
(d) A threat.

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

5. What about Cassius makes Caesar so uncomfortable during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His lack of eye contact.
(b) His quiet, contemplative look.
(c) His hungry look.
(d) His angry demeanor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brutus think power would do to his friend Caesar?

2. Who is waiting for Caesar when he leaves his house the day of his assassination?

3. What is Cinna's profession?

4. What does Popilus say to Cassius as he enters the Senate House just before Caesar's assassination?

5. What happens to Cinna before the mob leaves him in Act 3, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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