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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Cicero talk to Casca when they first appear in the play?
(a) In the Senate house.
(b) On the street.
(c) At his house.
(d) In an open field.

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

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

4. When did Cicero last see an owl when he is talking to Casca?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Noon.
(c) Twilight.
(d) Early Morning.

5. Who does Cassius ask to deliver his false letters to Brutus?
(a) Pompey.
(b) Casca.
(c) Cinna.
(d) Cicero.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 2, how does Brutus say he feels about honor?

2. What happens to Caesar as Cassius and Brutus have their private discussion during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Why does Caesar want Antony to greet Calpurnia in a certain manner in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What is Casca so concerned about when he first meets Cicero in Act 1, Scene 3

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

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