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

2. What does Marullus ask the people he stops in the street at the beginning of the play?
(a) Where they are all going.
(b) Why they are not working.
(c) How to find Caesar.
(d) What he should take to Ceasar as a tribute.

3. What time do the conspirators plan to kill Caesar?
(a) 12:00 noon.
(b) 8:00 a.m.
(c) 8:00 p.m.
(d) 10:00 a.m.

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

5. How did Cassius tempt the Gods to strike him with lightening?
(a) Neglected his morning prayers.
(b) Disrespected his authoritative leaders.
(c) Defiled an altar to Venus.
(d) Bared his chest and roared at the heavens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Caesar tell Decius about Calpurnia's dream about his death?

2. What does Brutus personally promise Rome while alone in his backyard?

3. Where is the first meeting of conspirators held?

4. What about Cassius makes Caesar so uncomfortable during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. Which of the other conspirators have suffered loss of sleep over the matter of Caesar's assassination?

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