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

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

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

4. What does Caesar first notice when he wakes up on the day of his assassination?
(a) It is oddly bright.
(b) A feeling of gloom.
(c) The stormy weather.
(d) He sees an owl in the daylight.

5. What does Caesar say about the signs Calpurnia has seen of impending doom?
(a) He will risk the chance of death to uphold his honor.
(b) He does not believe in signs.
(c) They are figments of her imagination.
(d) They could be meant for any man.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What happens to Caesar as Cassius and Brutus have their private discussion during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. When did Cicero last see an owl when he is talking to Casca?

5. What was Calpurnia's dream about Caesar the night before his assassination?

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