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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 about Cassius makes Caesar so uncomfortable during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His quiet, contemplative look.
(b) His lack of eye contact.
(c) His angry demeanor.
(d) His hungry look.

2. What does Caesar say would make him a coward after Calpurnia tells him her worries in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Believing in superstitions.
(b) Fearing death.
(c) Not attending the senate.
(d) Heeding the words of a woman.

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

4. Who was Pompey before the civil war?
(a) A prominent senator.
(b) The leader of Egypt.
(c) Caesar's co-ruler.
(d) A soothsayer.

5. What does Lucius find in Brutus's study just before Cassius comes to visit with Brutus?
(a) A knife.
(b) A threat.
(c) An edict from Caesar.
(d) An anonymous letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Cassius once save Caesar?

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

3. What does Flavius think the civil unrest will do to Rome?

4. Why are these superstitions in Act 2, Scene 2 so odd to hear from Calpurnia?

5. Where does Cicero talk to Casca when they first appear in the play?

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