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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. How long has Brutus suffered with insomnia when Cassius comes to his house?
(a) A month.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) A year.
(d) 2 months.

2. What does Popilus say to Cassius as he enters the Senate House just before Caesar's assassination?
(a) He wishes Cassius well in his endeavor.
(b) He urges him to reconsider.
(c) He greets him kindly and pretends to not know the plot ahead.
(d) He regrets not taking part in the impending plot.

3. What does Brutus compare Caesar to as he contemplates Caesar while alone in his garden?
(a) A serpent in an egg.
(b) A young eagle hatchling.
(c) A mad dog on a chain.
(d) A rooster in the hen house.

4. How many times did Caesar refuse the crown offered him by Antony?
(a) 0.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

5. What does Brutus think power would do to his friend Caesar?
(a) Change him.
(b) Put him in danger.
(c) Make him whole.
(d) Drive him insane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man waiting for Caesar to leave his house say about virtue?

2. What is the occupation of the man waiting for Caesar to leave his house on the day of his assassination?

3. Who is the only conspirator who is encouraging the plot to assassinate Caesar out of unselfish goals?

4. Why does Cassius want Brutus to take part in his plan?

5. What does Caesar say he is as constant as just before he is stabbed in the Senate House?

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