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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 2, how does Brutus say he feels about honor?
(a) He hopes some honor will make his wife proud of him.
(b) He wants honor, but so much to kill for it.
(c) He feels honor is subjective and frail.
(d) He loves honor more than he fears death.

2. How did Cassius once save Caesar?
(a) He kept him from consuming poison.
(b) He uncovered a conspiracy for his assassination.
(c) He fought off a horde of angry men.
(d) He saved him from drowning.

3. What does Caesar tell Antony to do to his wife as he passes her in the street during his race at the celebration?
(a) Strike her with a goatskin thong.
(b) Smile kindly upon her.
(c) Bid her farewell.
(d) Speak kind words to her.

4. What happens to Caesar as Cassius and Brutus have their private discussion during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He is crowned king.
(b) He has an epileptic fit.
(c) He abdicates the throne.
(d) He faints.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Cicero talk to Casca when they first appear in the play?

3. Why does Casca feel that Brutus needs to be part of their conspiracy?

4. How does Decius interpret Calpurnia's dream about Caesar's death?

5. How long has Brutus suffered with insomnia when Cassius comes to his house?

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