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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. Who does Brutus send on an important errand during the battle against Marc Antony in Act 5, Scene 2?
(a) Lucius.
(b) Cassius.
(c) Messala.
(d) Casca.

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

3. What does Marc Antony send Lepidus to fetch after he has told him his new plan in Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) Caesar's property listings.
(b) Caesar's sword.
(c) Caesar's Will.
(d) Caesar's money pouch.

4. What does Brutus do after the climax of his argument with Cassius?
(a) Wipes his face and kisses Cassius on the cheek.
(b) Calms down and forgives Cassius.
(c) Slaps Cassius back.
(d) Comforts Cassius and promises to be true always.

5. Why is the cobbler not working at the beginning of the play?
(a) He is using that day for religious observance.
(b) He has given himself a holiday.
(c) He completed all of his work.
(d) He has injured himself and is unable to work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brutus do after he leaves Rome?

2. What are Caesar's last words before dying?

3. Where does Octavius insist on taking his army when Brutus's army arrives?

4. According to Cicero, what is to blame for all of the recent strange happenings in Rome?

5. Where is Marc Antony's army stationed in Act 5, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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