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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. In Act 1, Scene 2, how does Brutus say he feels about honor?
(a) He feels honor is subjective and frail.
(b) He loves honor more than he fears death.
(c) He wants honor, but so much to kill for it.
(d) He hopes some honor will make his wife proud of him.

2. What does Portia do to prove she is strong enough to hear Brutus' secret?
(a) Cuts her finger.
(b) Swears an oath.
(c) Tells Brutus an evil secret of her own.
(d) Stabs herself in the leg.

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

4. Why does Cassius want Brutus to take part in his plan?
(a) Brutus is willing to do anything for honor.
(b) Brutus is trusted by the people.
(c) Caesar loves Brutus.
(d) Brutus is wise.

5. How does Cassius feel about the chaos in the city when he is talking to Casca in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He has not noticed it at all.
(b) He loves it.
(c) It makes him nervous.
(d) He is angry about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of these does Cassius NOT call Caesar behind his back?

2. Why does Cassius think Antony should be killed as well?

3. What does Caesar first notice when he wakes up on the day of his assassination?

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

5. What time do Cassius and Casca plan to go talk with Brutus after the first meeting of the conspirators?

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