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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Metellus ask of Caesar on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) For his brother's banishment to be revoked.
(b) For a public knowledge of the future war plans.
(c) For a day to be set apart to pay homage to Pompey.
(d) For a raise in pay for the Senators.

2. What is Caesar celebrating in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His victory over Pompey.
(b) The feast of Lupercal.
(c) His conquest in Rome.
(d) His throngs of loyal followers.

3. What does Portia ask of a soothsayer after Lucius leaves for the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) What will happen to Brutus?
(b) What will happen to Rome?
(c) How long will Caesar live?
(d) What will become of Caesar?

4. Why does Caesar tell Decius about Calpurnia's dream about his death?
(a) Decius pesters him with questions.
(b) Decius calls him a coward.
(c) He loves Decius.
(d) Decius seems concerned, and Caesar wants to calm his fears.

5. What is Cinna's profession?
(a) Senator.
(b) Poet.
(c) Soothsayer.
(d) Cobbler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Caesar first notice when he wakes up on the day of his assassination?

2. Why is Cassius so surprised by what Popilus says to him as they enter the Senate House just before Caesar's assassination?

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

4. What news does Lucius bring Brutus from Cassius in Act 4, Scene 2?

5. Who does Marc Antony designate to rule Africa?

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