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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 conspirators do after Caesar is dead before leaving the Senate House to explain this deed to the people?
(a) Defile Caesar's body.
(b) Bathe in Caesar's blood.
(c) Prepare a speech.
(d) Cleanse Caesar's body.

2. What does Caesar call the soothsayer in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A stranger.
(b) A dreamer.
(c) A loyal subject.
(d) A crazy man.

3. Why is Cassius so surprised by what Popilus says to him as they enter the Senate House just before Caesar's assassination?
(a) Cassius thought Popilus was on Pompey's side.
(b) He thought Popilus would be more open.
(c) Cassius did not think Popilus knew about the conspiracy.
(d) Cassius thought Popilus was a supporter of Caesar.

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Brutus refuse to do when he joins the conspiracy?
(a) Be a part of the murder.
(b) Swear an oath.
(c) Hold a knife.
(d) Plan the attack.

5. What portion of Caesar's property did he leave the people of Rome in his Will?
(a) His main house.
(b) His country land.
(c) His gardens.
(d) His fenced fighting ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marc Antony do during his speech to make himself seem more approachable?

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

3. What are Caesar's last words before dying?

4. Where is Cinna walking when the mob finds him in Act 3, Scene 3?

5. What does the man waiting for Caesar to leave his house give him on the day of his assassination?

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