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

2. What does Marullus tell the people in the streets to do at the beginning of the play?
(a) Go home and pray for forgiveness.
(b) Create an altar for Caesar.
(c) Pray for thanks.
(d) Join him in his march to Rome to honor Caesar.

3. Which of these bad omens in Act 2, Scene 2 has Calpurnia NOT seen?
(a) A lion giving birth in the streets.
(b) A naked warrior.
(c) Dead emerging from their graves.
(d) Warriors fighting among the clouds.

4. What time do the conspirators plan to kill Caesar?
(a) 8:00 a.m.
(b) 10:00 a.m.
(c) 8:00 p.m.
(d) 12:00 noon.

5. What does Flavius think the civil unrest will do to Rome?
(a) Educate it.
(b) Rid it of unneeded rulers.
(c) Strengthen it.
(d) Weaken it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time do Cassius and Casca plan to go talk with Brutus after the first meeting of the conspirators?

2. How many hills are in Rome?

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

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

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

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