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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. What was Calpurnia's dream about Caesar the night before his assassination?
(a) His statue was running with blood.
(b) He fell into a mighty river and it ran red with blood.
(c) The senate crucified him with his newly adorned crown.
(d) He was beheaded.

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

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

4. 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) Hold prayer groups.
(c) Break up groups of praisers for Ceasar.
(d) Defend Pompey's honor.

5. What does Calpurnia say that eventually convinces Caesar to stay at home in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The Senate will be more convinced that he is not a tyrant if he stays home.
(b) Antony can tell the Senate that Caesar is ill.
(c) The crown will fit more comfortably on a day not laden with omens.
(d) He can use her worries as an excuse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the people used to honor before Caesar?

2. Why is Brutus not running in the same race that Antony is at the celebration for?

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

4. At the end of Act 1, what does Cassius think the recent strange happenings are a result of?

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

(see the answer key)

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