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

2. Who does Marullus stop in the street at the beginning of the play?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Senators.
(c) Commoners.
(d) Guards.

3. When did Cicero last see an owl when he is talking to Casca?
(a) Twilight.
(b) Early Morning.
(c) Noon.
(d) Midnight.

4. Why does Cassius want Brutus to take part in his plan?
(a) Brutus is willing to do anything for honor.
(b) Caesar loves Brutus.
(c) Brutus is wise.
(d) Brutus is trusted by the people.

5. Who does Cassius ask to deliver his false letters to Brutus?
(a) Pompey.
(b) Cinna.
(c) Cicero.
(d) Casca.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Marullus and Flavius plan to do as they continue their march to the Capitol in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. Which of the other conspirators have suffered loss of sleep over the matter of Caesar's assassination?

3. What job title does Flavius have at the beginning of the play?

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

5. How did Cassius tempt the Gods to strike him with lightening?

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