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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 are these superstitions in Act 2, Scene 2 so odd to hear from Calpurnia?
(a) She knows Caesar will not listen to her.
(b) She has never been superstitious before.
(c) She does not love her husband any more.
(d) She rarely speaks to Caeser anymore.

2. What time do Cassius and Casca plan to go talk with Brutus after the first meeting of the conspirators?
(a) After midnight.
(b) Early morning.
(c) After the chiming of the evening bells.
(d) Noon.

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

4. According to Cicero, what is to blame for all of the recent strange happenings in Rome?
(a) An omen of good things to come.
(b) A punishment for cruel dealings.
(c) A cursed nation.
(d) A civil dispute in the Heavens.

5. At the end of Act 1, what does Cassius think the recent strange happenings are a result of?
(a) A Rome with no leader.
(b) The impending crowning of Caesar.
(c) An assassination plot.
(d) A civil war in Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cassius feel about the chaos in the city when he is talking to Casca in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. When did Cicero last see an owl when he is talking to Casca?

3. What does Brutus compare Caesar to as he contemplates Caesar while alone in his garden?

4. What does Brutus personally promise Rome while alone in his backyard?

5. Which of these bad omens in Act 2, Scene 2 has Calpurnia NOT seen?

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