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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. What do Marullus and Flavius plan to do as they continue their march to the Capitol in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Hold prayer groups.
(b) Defend Pompey's honor.
(c) Stay out of sight.
(d) Break up groups of praisers for Ceasar.

2. Why does Brutus say he does not want to kill Antony?
(a) Antony is a friend of the Republic.
(b) Antony is too well-liked by the people to be murdered.
(c) Antony will understand.
(d) Antony's power comes purely from his friendship with Caesar.

3. Why does Cassius think Antony should be killed as well?
(a) He will kill them all out of vengeance.
(b) It will prove the serious nature of their plot.
(c) He is a foolish man who does not deserve power.
(d) He is a powerful friend of Caesar's.

4. What does Caesar say about the signs Calpurnia has seen of impending doom?
(a) They are figments of her imagination.
(b) He does not believe in signs.
(c) They could be meant for any man.
(d) He will risk the chance of death to uphold his honor.

5. How many hills are in Rome?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Caesar celebrating in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Why is the cobbler not working at the beginning of the play?

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

5. What does Caesar say would make him a coward after Calpurnia tells him her worries in Act 2, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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