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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. Why are these superstitions in Act 2, Scene 2 so odd to hear from Calpurnia?
(a) She knows Caesar will not listen to her.
(b) She rarely speaks to Caeser anymore.
(c) She does not love her husband any more.
(d) She has never been superstitious before.

2. Who does Marullus stop in the street at the beginning of the play?
(a) Guards.
(b) Senators.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Commoners.

3. What job title does Flavius have at the beginning of the play?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Guard.
(c) Senator.
(d) Tribune.

4. What about Cicero does Metellus think would add viability to their assassination plot?
(a) His great respect.
(b) His great oratorical skills.
(c) His silver hairs.
(d) His compassionate nature.

5. Where is the first meeting of conspirators held?
(a) Pompey's amphitheatre.
(b) The house of Cassius.
(c) A public square.
(d) The senate house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of these bad omens in Act 2, Scene 2 has Calpurnia NOT seen?

3. How does Cassius feel about the chaos in the city when he is talking to Casca in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. What does Decius say that immediately changes Caesar's decision about staying home the day of his assassination?

5. How did Cassius once save Caesar?

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