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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. Why does Caesar want Antony to greet Calpurnia in a certain manner in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) To cure her barrenness.
(b) To show her she is loved.
(c) To lift her low spirits.
(d) To let her say goodbye to him.

2. Why does Antony want to meet with Brutus when he hears of Caesar's assassination?
(a) He knows Brutus must have had a good reason.
(b) He feels that a lone conversation will be more beneficial.
(c) He needs someone to help him plan the funeral.
(d) He wants a duel with Brutus.

3. What does Brutus compare Caesar to as he contemplates Caesar while alone in his garden?
(a) A young eagle hatchling.
(b) A mad dog on a chain.
(c) A rooster in the hen house.
(d) A serpent in an egg.

4. What are Cassius and Brutus doing while Marc Antony and Octavius are talking in Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) Forming an army.
(b) Begging forgiveness.
(c) Fleeing Rome.
(d) Praying to the Gods for victory.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a soothsayer tell Caesar in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What does Marc Antony ask the conspirators to let him do when he sees Caesar's dead body?

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

4. What does Brutus accuse Cassius of after Cassius has explained in Act 4, Scene 3 how Brutus wronged him?

5. Why does Cassius think Antony should be killed as well?

(see the answer key)

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